GT Vs RCB, IPL 2026: Check Match Prediction, Pitch Report And Likely XIs For Today's Clash

Gujarat Titans face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Titans have won four of their eight matches so far and are placed mid-table, and with a negative net run rate, they need a convincing performance to stay firmly in the playoff conversation.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrive in strong form, having won six of their eight games so far. They have looked like one of the most complete sides this season and will be eyeing the top spot with another win, especially after comfortably beating Gujarat in their previous meeting.

RCB’s strength lies in their balance across departments. Their batting unit has maintained a high scoring rate, with Virat Kohli leading the charge, while the bowling attack has consistently delivered, with Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar spearheading the effort and Krunal Pandya providing control through the middle overs.

GT, meanwhile, continue to rely heavily on their top order, with Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler doing most of the scoring. The middle order remains inconsistent, and Rashid Khan’s recent dip in form has only deepened their concerns.

The Ahmedabad weather forecast adds another layer to the contest, making this a key clash as they aim to rebuild momentum.

GT vs RCB Match Facts

GT Vs RCB, IPL 2026: Match Prediction

Aligning with the edge in the head-to-head record, Google’s win probability also tilts slightly in favour of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with RCB at 57% and Gujarat Titans at 43%, reflecting a narrow statistical edge heading into the match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have faced each other seven times in the IPL. Out of these encounters, RCB have won four matches, while GT have secured three victories.

GT Vs RCB, IPL 2026: Predicted Playing XIs

GT: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

RCB: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

GT Vs RCB, IPL 2026: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has produced a balanced surface this season, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. In the three matches played here so far, defending sides have enjoyed some success, indicating that the pitch can slow down as the game progresses.

While runs are expected to come early, a total in the 220–230 range should be highly competitive and could well be enough to win based on recent results at the venue.