Royal Challengers Bengaluru have carried forward their strong momentum from the previous season, making a splendid start to their title defence in the Indian Premier League 2026. With 12 points already on the board, they currently sit second in the standings.
GT vs RCB Toss Prediction: Probable Playing XI, Match Prediction for IPL 2026
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Their next fixture is against the Gujarat Titans, and the contest is scheduled for April 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the first ball set to be bowled at 7:30 PM IST. A victory for Bengaluru could take them to the top of the table, overtaking Punjab Kings.
Meanwhile, for the Gujarat Titans, Sai Sudharsan has been in excellent touch, particularly in the last couple of matches. However, inconsistency in the middle order remains a concern that they need to resolve. The two sides have already faced each other earlier this season, where Bengaluru emerged as the winners, and as per our today toss prediction, both teams will be looking to field if they end up winning the coin flip.
GT vs RCB Toss Prediction
Teams usually prefer to chase in the T20 format, but at this venue, putting runs on board has also been beneficial, based on the past records. So, as per our GT vs RCB toss prediction today, Rajat Patidar, the skipper of Bengaluru, could even opt to bat first.
GT vs RCB Toss History
Recent head-to-head encounters between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Gujarat Titans suggest a close fight between these two sides. RCB have held the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last five clashes, including a convincing 5-wicket victory in IPL 2026. As per our GT vs RCB toss winner prediction, all five matches have been won by the chasing sides, so both teams might look to do the same.
| Match | Date | Toss Winner & Decision | Result | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB vs GT (Match 34, IPL 2026) | April 24, 2026 | RCB (Elected to bowl) | RCB won by 5 wickets | Bengaluru |
| RCB vs GT (Match 14, IPL 2025) | April 2, 2025 | GT (Elected to bowl) | GT won by 8 wickets | Bengaluru |
| RCB vs GT (Match 52, IPL 2024) | May 4, 2024 | RCB (Elected to bowl) | RCB won by 4 wickets | Bengaluru |
| GT vs RCB (Match 45, IPL 2024) | April 28, 2024 | RCB (Elected to bat) | RCB won by 9 wickets | Ahmedabad |
| RCB vs GT (Match 70, IPL 2023) | May 21, 2023 | GT (Elected to bowl) | GT won by 6 wickets | Bengaluru |
GT vs RCB Team Performance
The Gujarat Titans have won three of their last five matches and are placed 5th in the IPL points table. They won their last match against the Chennai Super Kings convincingly and will be looking to register another victory to claim a spot in the top four. Meanwhile, the Bengaluru side will be eyeing the first position in the points table, as a win in this match will take them ahead of the Punjab Kings.
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Results Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | W, L, L, W, W | 3 Wins – 2 Losses |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | W, W, L, W, W | 4 Wins – 1 Loss |
GT vs RCB Today Playing 11 (Probable)
Both the Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are coming off wins in their previous clash, and are expected to feature the same team as per our GT vs RCB Dream11 prediction.
| Gujarat Titans Playing XI | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | Jacob Bethell |
| Sai Sudharsan | Virat Kohli |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | Devdutt Padikkal |
| Washington Sundar | Rajat Patidar (c) |
| Shahrukh Khan | Tim David |
| Jason Holder | Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
| Rashid Khan | Romario Shepherd |
| Kagiso Rabada | Krunal Pandya |
| Arshad Khan | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Mohammed Siraj | Josh Hazlewood |
| Manav Suthar | Suyash Sharma |
| Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia | Impact Player: Rasikh Salam Dar |
GT vs RCB Today Match Winner
The Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other on seven occasions in the IPL, and Bengaluru are slightly ahead in the RCB vs GT H2H battle with 4 wins. Similarly, they seem marginally ahead to win this upcoming clash as well at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as the entire lineup seems to be in top form rather than just a few names.
The Gujarat Titans have over-dependency on their top 3 batters, which often causes them trouble as they are yet to solve their middle-order concerns. So, on paper, RCB have the upper hand and are expected to win this battle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are more likely to win the toss in Match 42 of IPL 2026.
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