GT vs RCB Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, 42nd Match Who Will Win?

Gujarat Titans face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 42nd match of the IPL 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 30. Royal Challengers Bengaluru showcased excellent form in this tournament, winning six of eight games and currently holds the second position in the points table with 12 points. They won their previous match by nine wickets against Delhi Capitals, successfully chasing a target of 77 runs in just 6.3 overs. Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer for RCB, taking four wickets. 

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have had a mixed campaign so far, winning four and losing four and currently stand in sixth position on the points table with eight points. After two consecutive defeats, GT won their previous match by eight wickets against Chennai Super Kings, successfully chasing a target of 159 runs. Sai Sudharshan was the top scorer for GT, scoring 87 runs off 46 balls.

Also Read: IPL 2026, Match 42: GT vs RCB Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

GT vs RCB Match Details 

• Match: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 42nd Match

• Date: 30th April 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

GT vs RCB Weather Report

Pitch Report - Narendra Modi Stadium

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is renowned for favouring batsmen. With short boundaries and true bounce, the ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing batsmen to play their shots. The average first-innings score at this venue is 180-190 runs.

• Win Batting First: 61%

• Win Bowling First: 39%

Average Score

• Average 1st Innings: 185

• Average 2nd Innings: 168

GT vs RCB Recent Form

GT vs RCB Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

• GT Wins - 3

• RCB Wins - 4

Top Batters to Watch – GT vs RCB

• Virat Kohli (RCB): 358 runs in this tournament 

• Shubman Gill (GT): 330 runs in this tournament 

• Sai Sudharshan (GT): 322 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – GT vs RCB

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): 14 wickets in this tournament 

• Kagiso Rabada (GT): 13 wickets in this tournament 

• Prasidh Krishna (GT):  12 wickets in this tournament 

GT vs RCB Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If GT bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 165–180

• Match Result: RCB to win

Scenario 2: If RCB bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 210–225

• Match Result: RCB to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

GT vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans 

Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma.

Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the favourite

• Excellent recent form 

• Won the last head-to-head with GT

• Strong pace attack 

GT vs RCB Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match. Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and Josh Hazlewood are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win