IPL 2026, Match 42: GT vs RCB weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

Gujarat Titans will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-octane thriller match 42 of IPL 2026 on 30 April at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. GT has been performing averagely this season, winning 4 out of their 8 matches and currently sitting at 5th place in the points table. They will be looking to improve their performance and get a win at home.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in brilliant form this season and are amongst the top teams. They have won six out of their eight matches and are playing like strong title contenders. A win in this match can take them to the top of the points table.

GT vs RCB: Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad will be humid and partly cloudy. There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature will be around 26–32°C. Since it is an evening game, humidity may be high and could make conditions a bit tough for players.

GT vs RCB: Narendra Modi Stadium Stats (T20s)

• Matches played: 41
• Average 1st innings score: 184
• Average 2nd innings score: 168
• Win batting first: 61%
• Win bowling first: 39%
• Highest total: 243/5 (PBKS vs GT)
• Lowest total: 89/10 (GT vs DC)
• Highest chase: 207/7 (KKR vs GT)
• Lowest total defended: 168/7 (KKR vs RR)

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