Gujarat Titans (GT) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of IPL 2026 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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Narendra Modi Stadium
30 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Shubman Gill is the safest captain pick as GT’s in-form leader and the most dangerous batter in this rivalry, while Virat Kohli works perfectly as vice-captain given his 432 runs from 7 innings against GT the highest aggregate by any batter in this fixture.
GT vs RCB Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 42 |
| Date | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| GT Coach | Ashish Nehra |
| Head-to-Head | Level 3-3 in 6 matches (7th meeting in IPL 2026 after April 24 clash) |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 42
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GT vs RCB Match 42 Weather Report
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 27-30°C |
| Humidity | 35-45% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Sky Condition | Hot day, clear evening |
| Dew Factor | Moderate (drier than coastal venues; increases later at night) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 190-205 runs (up from the all-time avg of ~181) |
| Boundary Length | Large boundaries (straight ~80m, square ~70m) |
| 200+ Totals | Achievable; par score in 2026 is 190-205 |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew increases as night progresses) |
| Pace Assist | Some early swing and bounce; flattens quickly after Powerplay |
| Spin Assist | Rashid Khan-type spinners thrive here; 32% of all wickets go to spin |
| Dew Effect | Moderate to High in later overs; less severe than Mumbai or Bengaluru |
Injury Updates
GT: No major injury concerns. Shubman Gill leads the side and is fully fit. Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj are both available and bowling well this season.
RCB: Phil Salt has been ruled out with an injury. Rasikh Salam is also doubtful. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are both fit and expected to play. Rajat Patidar is leading the side and is available.
GT vs RCB Head-to-Head
| Category | GT | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
| Matches Won | 4 | 3 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 205/3 (April 24, 2026) | 206/5 (April 24, 2026 same match chase) |
| Lowest Team Total | 147 (IPL 2024) | 169 |
GT now lead the head-to-head 4-3 after RCB won the most recent clash on April 24 at Chinnaswamy. In that match, GT posted 205/3 (Sai Sudharsan 100*) but RCB chased it down with 206/5 (Kohli 81, Padikkal 55). This is a quick revenge fixture at GT’s home ground. Importantly, RCB’s only win at Narendra Modi Stadium was a dominant 9-wicket chase in IPL 2024, so GT hold a strong record here.
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Key Players to Watch in GT vs RCB, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | GT captain and the highest-scoring GT batter in this rivalry with 154+ runs; his 104* at Chinnaswamy remains the highest individual score in this fixture’s history. Has 251 runs at a strike rate of 154.93 in IPL 2026. |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Batter | The undisputed run-leader in this rivalry with 432 runs from 7 innings; scored 81 in the last meeting on April 24 and averages over 60 against GT. |
| Jos Buttler | GT | WK-Batter | A proven match-winner at the top of the order; provides GT with explosive starts and is key on flat Ahmedabad tracks. |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | Batter | RCB captain in red-hot form, striking at 210+ this season with 238 runs; a constant threat on any surface. |
| Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | Batter | Scored 55 in the last GT vs RCB meeting; has 242 runs in IPL 2026 and is one of RCB’s most consistent performers. |
| Jacob Bethell | GT | All-rounder | Provides GT with lower-order hitting and useful overs; a dangerous floater who can change the game quickly. |
| Jason Holder | GT | All-rounder | Offers dual value with bat and ball; effective with the new ball and can contribute quick runs at the back end. |
| Rashid Khan | GT | Bowler | The most potent spinner in this rivalry with 4 wickets; almost impossible to score freely against in the middle overs at his home ground. |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | Bowler | Took 4/12 against DC in RCB’s last match; brings precision and bounce and is RCB’s biggest wicket-taking threat. |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | Bowler | RCB’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with 14 wickets in 8 innings; dangerous with new ball swing in the Powerplay. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | High-pace specialist who operates at 145+ kmph; a major threat with the new ball and at the death. |
