Gujarat Titans (GT) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
RCB can go top of the IPL 2026 points table with a win tonight. After PBKS suffered their first defeat of the season, the door is open for the defending champions to claim pole position. RCB come in after demolishing DC by 9 wickets, bowling them out for just 75. Josh Hazlewood returned with 4/12 in that match.
GT bounced back from consecutive losses to MI and RCB with a convincing 8-wicket win over CSK at Chepauk. They have 8 points from 8 matches and need wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. This is the reverse fixture from Match 34 at the Chinnaswamy, which RCB won comfortably chasing 205 with a Kohli masterclass (81) and Padikkal half-century.
GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 42: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 42 |
| Date | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada (+ HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch GT vs RCB Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
GT vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL
This is the second meeting this season. RCB won the first at Chinnaswamy. The overall rivalry remains tight.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches (incl. IPL 2026) | 7 |
| RCB Wins | 4 |
| GT Wins | 3 |
| First Meeting This Season (Match 34) | RCB won, chasing 205 |
| At Narendra Modi Stadium | GT lead 2-1 |
In the first meeting (Match 34), RCB chased down 205 at the Chinnaswamy. Virat Kohli scored 81 and Devdutt Padikkal added a rapid fifty. Sai Sudharsan had scored a century for GT in that match, but it was not enough.
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, GT lead 2-1 in this rivalry. Home advantage matters at Motera. The toss-winning captain is expected to bat first tonight, as conditions are better for batting in the first innings with pace and carry early, then turn later.
GT vs RCB: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI of both Teams:
Gujarat Titans Probable XI
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Mangesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Sai Sudharsan vs Josh Hazlewood: Sudharsan scored a century against RCB in Match 34. Hazlewood was not playing that day. With Hazlewood now back and on fire (4/12 vs DC), this battle has a completely different dynamic. Can Sudharsan repeat his heroics against the best new-ball bowler in the tournament?
Virat Kohli vs Rashid Khan: Kohli scored 81 in the first meeting. Rashid at Motera on a surface that assists spin later in the innings is a tougher proposition than Rashid at the Chinnaswamy. This is the battle that could turn the match in the middle overs.
Shubman Gill vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Gill at his home ground against Bhuvneshwar’s swing. The powerplay contest between these two sets the tone for GT’s innings.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The world’s largest cricket stadium and GT’s home ground. The pitch offers pace and carry early, making the first innings the better time to bat. Spinners get help later as the surface wears.
The toss-winning captain is expected to bat first tonight. Unlike most IPL venues where chasing is preferred, batting first has been the better option at Motera this season due to conditions deteriorating in the second innings.
Weather: Around 38-40°C during the day, cooling to 32-34°C by match time. No rain expected.
GT vs RCB Match 42 Prediction
RCB are favourites (odds: 1.68 vs GT’s 2.20). They have Hazlewood back (4/12 vs DC), Kohli in top form (81 vs GT in the first meeting), and the chance to go top of the table. RCB won the first meeting comfortably.
GT’s hope lies in home advantage (2-1 at Motera vs RCB) and Sudharsan’s form (century vs RCB, fifty vs CSK). If GT bat first and post 200+ on a surface that assists batting early, their bowlers can defend it as the pitch slows down.
The key factor: Hazlewood. He was not available when GT scored 205 in the first meeting. With him firing, RCB’s bowling is a completely different proposition. GT’s batters face a much tougher challenge tonight.
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Final Thoughts: Fans can Watch GT vs RCB Match on Star Sports Network and Jio Hotstar
GT vs RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium is tonight’s blockbuster. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, April 30 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
RCB bowled DC out for 75 in their last match. Sudharsan’s century vs RCB in the first meeting. Hazlewood’s 4/12 vs DC. Kohli’s 81 at Chinnaswamy. And a chance for RCB to go top of the table. The defending champions are playing their best cricket at the business end of the season. GT need to prove that Motera is still their fortress.
