GT vs RCB Match Prediction : 42nd Match, IPL 2026

The Gujarat Titans will look to climb up to the top four as they host the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a reverse fixture later this week. The two teams will clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. RCB has been in terrific form while GT has been quite inconsistent. Plenty of opportunities for the bettors in this one!

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Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Record

The Royal Challengers Bangalore have won four of the seven games played between these two teams, while Gujarat won three.

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GT vs RCB Team Previews

Gujarat Titans

The Gujarat Titans haven’t been at their best, losing half of the eight games they have featured in so far. They are currently fifth on the points table. However, they are coming into this contest on the back of an emphatic victory over CSK on Sunday and will be feeling confident.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan continue to remain in red-hot form and are the top two run-getters for the team. Sudharsan scored a fluent half-century on Sunday and will look to give the Titans a strong start. Jos Buttler has been in fine touch as well and has played a couple of excellent knocks.

However, the form of the middle order is a concern for GT. Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, and Shahrukh Khan are yet to make a positive contribution. They have tried to bolster the lower order by bringing in Jason Holder, and it remains to be seen how he performs going ahead.

Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna have been excellent as a pair, picking up 25 wickets between them. They have been ably supported by Mohammed Siraj in the pace department. However, the team will expect more from Rashid Khan, who hasn’t been in the best of form.

Gujarat Titans Expected Playing 11

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar

Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna / Rahul Tewatia

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The Royal Challengers Bangalore have been pretty consistent throughout the tournament, winning six of the eight matches they have played so far. They are currently placed second on the points table.
RCB put up a clinical performance on Monday, defeating the Delhi Capitals comprehensively. As a result, the team has the best NRR among all teams.

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar form a fearsome new-ball pair, and the team will bank on them to pick up early wickets with the new ball. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar is the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 14 wickets.

The duo will be joined by Rasikh Salam Dar in the pace department. Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have bowled well during the middle overs and have picked up 15 wickets between them. RCB’s batting line-up is pretty strong as well.

Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer for the team and continues to impress at the top of the order. He will be joined by Jacob Bethell. Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal have done well in the middle order, while Tim David and Romario Shepherd will look to provide a late flourish.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Expected Playing 11

Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar

Impact Player: Jacob Bethell / Venktesh Iyer

GT vs RCB Toss Prediction

In seven of the last ten matches played here, the team winning the toss opted to bowl first. We reckon that will be the case for this match as well.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

When compared with some of the other venues in this tournament, the pitch at Ahmedabad isn’t the easiest to bat on, and has seen an average first-inning score of under 200 runs in the three matches played here. There is a fair bit of grass which is well-rolled in, and there is plenty of pace and bounce on offer. The stadium is hosting a game in 10 days, and the pitch will be fresh.

The new ball will move around a bit, and the batsmen need to settle down before they start playing the big shots.

The weather will remain warm and clear, with temperatures of around 31 degrees. There might be some dew during the second half of the match.

GT vs RCB : Who Will Win?

We are backing the Royal Challengers Bangalore to win. They have played well throughout the tournament, and most of the players are in good form. Their powerful middle order and the incisiveness of their new ball bowlers are big advantages.

On the other hand, the Titans seem too dependent on the top order and a couple of seamers to deliver, and should they fail to do so, the team could be in trouble.

Bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.