GT Vs RCB, IPL 2026: Check Ahmedabad's Hourly Weather Forecast For Today's Indian Premier League Match 42

Gujarat Titans face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with their season delicately poised.

Four wins from eight matches have kept them in the mix, but a negative net run rate means they are walking a tightrope, where even victories need to come with authority.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, have surged ahead as one of the most dominant sides this season. Six wins in eight outings have put them firmly in contention for the top spot, and they arrive brimming with confidence after comfortably getting the better of Gujarat in their previous meeting.

RCB’s campaign has been built on a strong all-round core. Their batting unit has scored at a rapid pace, while the bowling attack, led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, has consistently delivered breakthroughs, with Krunal Pandya adding control and variety in the middle overs.

From a GT vs RCB preview standpoint, Gujarat’s over-reliance on Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler remains a concern, as the middle order continues to lack consistency.

Rashid Khan’s recent dip in form adds to their worries, making this clash a crucial moment for Gujarat as they look to regain consistency.

GT vs RCB Match Facts

GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Ahmedabad’s Hourly Weather Forecast For Today

Ahmedabad is set for a hot and dry evening, with clear, sunny skies expected around match time. Temperatures will hover in the high 30s even at 7:00 pm after touching a peak of 41°C earlier in the day, with humidity around 43%.

There is no chance of rain, and light winds at around 19 km/h should offer minimal relief, ensuring uninterrupted play in testing conditions for players.

GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Nuwan Thushara, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal

Gujarat Titans Squad: Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Kulwant Khejroliya, Nishant Sindhu, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen