The home side, the Gujarat Titans, will clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In their last meeting at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Gujarat Titans batted really well and put up a big score of 205/3. Sai Sudharsan played a brilliant innings, scoring 100 runs off 58 balls.
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However, despite having a strong total on the board, Gujarat’s bowlers could not defend it, as they struggled in the final overs and gave away too many runs at important moments. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, chased the target and finished the game in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli led the chase with a well-played 81, and Devdutt Padikkal supported him with a quick 55.
Going into this match, RCB are in great form. They recently defeated the Delhi Capitals in a one-sided game, winning by nine wickets. Their bowlers, including Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, bowled extremely well and restricted Delhi to just 75 runs. Gujarat Titans, however, have not been as consistent and are currently in the middle of the IPL points table.
Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Details
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 42 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 30th April 2026 |
| Scorecard | GT vs RCB Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
GT vs RCB Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 87 Runs |
| Kagiso Rabada | Gujarat Titans | 3 Wickets |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 34 Runs |
| Josh Hazlewood | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 Wickets |
Record of Chasing Teams at Narendra Modi Stadium
According to our GT vs RCB Dream11 prediction today match, the chasing record at the Narendra Modi Stadium has been average, as in IPL 2026, three matches have been scheduled at this ground, with two of them being won by the team batting first.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 33% |
GT vs RCB Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
- One of the best batsmen in IPL, Virat Kohli, has scored the most runs for RCB with 351 runs in 8 innings, while Shubman Gill has managed 330 runs in seven innings for the Gujarat Titans.
- In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar from RCB is currently the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 14 wickets in 8 matches, while Kagiso Rabada from GT has bagged 13 wickets in the same number of matches and is in contention for the IPL purple cap.
| Top Run Scorers | Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada |
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GT vs RCB Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal |
Top Picks for GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | Batsman |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler |
Budget Picks for GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | Bowler |
| Jos Buttler | GT | Batsman |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: J Buttler
- Batters: S Sudharsan(vc), S Gill, V Kohli (c), D Padikkal, R Patidar
- All-rounders: J Holder
- Bowlers: J Hazlewood, B Kumar, K Rabada, R Khan
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: J Buttler
- Batters: S Sudharsan, S Gill(c), V Kohli, D Padikkal(vc), T David
- All-rounders: W Sundar
- Bowlers: B Kumar, J Hazlewood, M Siraj, R Salam
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the GT vs RCB match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 42) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
- Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia haven’t delivered notable performances for the Gujarat Titans so far. Considering their form, it’s better not to include them in your fantasy team, as per our GT vs RCB Dream11 team prediction.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan | 7.0 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 7.0 |
GT vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report at Narendra Modi Stadium
- The weather in Ahmedabad for match 42 shall remain perfect for cricket with a clear forecast. The average first innings total has been around 200 runs in IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
| Temperature | 36°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 200 runs |
GT vs RCB H2H Record
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have met seven times in IPL history, with Bengaluru holding a narrow edge in the RCB vs GT H2H record with four wins to their name.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 4 |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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