Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 34 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Friday, April 24, 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).
Both teams are coming off painful defeats. RCB lost to DC by 6 wickets, posting only 175/8 at home. GT were demolished by MI by 99 runs, their heaviest loss this season. A Friday night at the Chinnaswamy with two wounded sides makes for box-office cricket.
The good news for RCB: a win tonight pushes them to 2nd on the points table thanks to their superior net run-rate. For GT, their 3-match winning streak is broken and they need to respond fast before the momentum completely evaporates.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Match 34: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 34 |
| Date | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 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 RCB vs GT 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.
Key Player Battles to Watch
- Virat Kohli vs Rashid Khan: Kohli has 247 runs at 157 SR this season. Rashid at the Chinnaswamy against the greatest RCB batter of all time. This is the most anticipated contest of the match. Kohli’s ability to play spin on his home surface makes him dangerous, but Rashid’s variations can trouble even the best.
- Phil Salt vs Prasidh Krishna: Salt scored 63 off 38 in his last match. Prasidh’s bounce and pace could test Salt’s aggressive approach with the new ball. This powerplay contest decides whether RCB get a fast start or GT control the early overs.
- Shubman Gill vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Gill has 265 runs in 5 innings, the most for GT. Bhuvneshwar’s swing with the new ball at the Chinnaswamy could negate Gill’s timing early. If Bhuvneshwar strikes in the first 3 overs, GT’s innings could falter.
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy is RCB’s fortress and one of the IPL’s most iconic batting venues. Short boundaries, a fast outfield, and a flat black-soil pitch make it a ground where totals under 180 are rarely safe.
In IPL 2026, the average first-innings score here is 193 from 4 matches. Chasing teams have won 3 of 4 games. The dew factor in the second innings makes the ball skid on, giving batters an advantage. The toss winner will almost certainly bowl first.
Weather: Around 32-34°C during the day, cooling to 28°C by match time. No rain expected. Perfect cricket conditions for a Friday night blockbuster.
RCB vs GT Match 34 Prediction
RCB are favourites. Home advantage at the Chinnaswamy (2-1 vs GT here), Kohli’s 247 runs this season, and the possibility of Hazlewood returning all tilt the balance. A win takes them to 2nd on the points table.
GT’s path to winning requires Gill and Buttler to survive the powerplay and then attack. Rashid needs to contain RCB’s middle order on a surface that does not help spinners much. If GT’s batting clicks like it did during their 3-win streak, they have the firepower. But the 99-run loss to MI exposed fragility in the middle order.
Expect a high-scoring game. 190+ from the team batting first is likely. The team that executes in the death overs wins.
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Final Thoughts
RCB vs GT at the Chinnaswamy is a Friday night blockbuster. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, April 24 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Kohli’s 247 runs vs Gill’s 265. GT’s 99-run humiliation vs RCB’s 6-wicket home loss to DC. Rashid Khan on a Chinnaswamy flat track. Siraj facing his former home crowd. And potentially Josh Hazlewood returning to complete RCB’s attack. Two wounded teams, one iconic venue, and everything to play for.
