IPL 2026, Match 42: GT vs RCB Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
Gujarat Titans take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 clash as GT aim for revenge while RCB look to strengthen their top-two spot.
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Gujarat Titans will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 42 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 30 April. GT will look to continue their winning form, while RCB will aim to stay at the top of the table.
Gujarat Titans are coming after a strong win against Chennai Super Kings. They restricted CSK to 158/7 with a disciplined bowling effort. Kagiso Rabada led the attack with three wickets. In pursuit of the target, Sai Sudharsan played a brilliant knock of 87 runs and GT chased down the target in just 16.4 overs. This victory pushed them to fifth place, and they will now look to continue their winning form.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in excellent form this season. Recently, they have thrashed Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood were the best bowlers for them, having taken seven wickets together. In the chase, Devdutt Padikkal finished the match quickly with an unbeaten 34 off just 13 balls. RCB are currently at second place and will be confident going into this match.
GT vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 7
- Gujarat Titans Won: 3
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 4
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
GT vs RCB: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is generally batting-friendly. It has good bounce and pace which allows the batsmen to play. Fast bowlers can get some assistance with the new ball in the beginning of the match. The previous game here had high scores from both teams, and the average first-innings total is around 185 runs.
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GT vs RCB: Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
Impact Player: Jacob Bethell
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