Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 34 of IPL 2026 on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
24 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Virat Kohli is the safest captain pick after his outstanding run this season, while Shubman Gill or Sai Sudharsan work well as vice-captain on Bengaluru’s batting-friendly surface.
RCB vs GT Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 34 |
| Date | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| RCB Coach | Andy Flower |
| Head-to-Head | Level 3-3 in 6 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Match 34
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RCB vs GT Match 34 Weather Report
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 35°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 27-30°C |
| Humidity | 40-45% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Sky Condition | Warm, clear evening |
| Dew Factor | Moderate to High (evening match) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low |
Pitch Report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 190-210 runs |
| Boundary Length | Short boundaries (square ~55-65m) |
| 200+ Totals | Achieved multiple times in IPL 2026 |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew helps chasing side) |
| Pace Assist | Moderate new ball swing; flattens quickly |
| Spin Assist | Limited; slow bowlers get turn in later overs |
| Dew Effect | Significant in the 2nd innings |
Injury Updates
GT: No major injury concerns heading into this match. Shubman Gill leads the side and is fit. Mohammed Siraj (now at GT) has been bowling regularly and is available.
RCB: The squad looks healthy. Rajat Patidar leads from the front. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood are both expected to play.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head
| Category | RCB | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 | 6 |
| Matches Won | 3 | 3 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 206 (IPL 2024) | 200 (IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Team Total | 147 (IPL 2025) | 147 (IPL 2024) |
The head-to-head record sits perfectly level at 3-3. GT have won 2 of 3 matches at Chinnaswamy, which makes this fixture even more interesting. RCB swept both games in 2024, but GT hit back hard in 2025 with an 8-wicket win at this very ground. This match could break the deadlock.
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Key Players to Watch in RCB vs GT, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Batter | Leading run-scorer in this rivalry with 351 runs from 6 innings at an average of over 70; the standout batter across all RCB vs GT meetings. |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | Holds the highest individual score in this rivalry with 104* at Chinnaswamy; leading run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 235+ runs from 5 matches. |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | Batter | Consistent top-order performer who has been GT’s most reliable batter all season; always dangerous on flat tracks. |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | Batter | RCB captain in red-hot form, striking at 213.46 this season; a constant threat on his home ground. |
| Rashid Khan | GT | All-rounder | Hard to score off in the middle overs; provides quick runs lower down the order and can change the course of a match. |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | Bowler | One of the best death-over bowlers in the world; brings discipline and takes crucial wickets at Chinnaswamy. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | High-pace specialist bowling at 145+ kmph; dangerous in the powerplay and at the death. |
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | Bowler | Leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with 11+ scalps; a major threat for any batting lineup this season. |
