Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking for a batting comeback against a similarly faltering Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League game in Bengaluru on Friday. In their last game, the RCB batting unit lost by six wickets to Delhi Capitals due to a little tacky Chinnaswamy surface.
More than the season’s second loss—which was also their first at home in the 2026 Indian Premier League—wasting an opportunity to solidify their spot in the top four could disappoint RCB management. With eight points, they are currently third in the standings, with the Titans (6 points each), Delhi Capitals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (8 points) all right behind.
Given that they are currently preparing for a number of away games, including two at “home away from home” Raipur, the defending champions are fully aware that another mistake, this time against GT, would put them in even more of a difficult situation. As a result, the Royal Challengers would wish to bid their Chinnaswamy fans farewell with a strong performance against Gujarat.
However, one prerequisite for that is that the RCB batsmen must find their rhythm again and figure out how to put on a difficult total even in unfavorable circumstances. In two consecutive games, the opposite has occurred. Despite giving up five wickets in exchange, RCB defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the sixteenth over with relative ease.
Despite opener Phil Salt’s masterful 63, the RCB batters were unable to get going against DC from the first ball. Even well-known six-hitters like Tim David and Rajat Patidar had to try, however unsuccessfully, to find other ways to score runs.
Because their all-out attack strategy may not always be successful, the RCB batters would be wise to have a backup plan. The match against the Capitals was dragged to the penultimate over by RCB bowlers under Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has matured like excellent wine, but they lacked sufficient runs to play with.
The Mumbai Indians defeated the former champions Gujarat Titans by 99 runs after bundling them out for 100, severely hurting their net run rate. While Jos Buttler and captain Shubman Gill have demonstrated some consistency, players like Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, and B Sai Sudharsan have yet to provide them with significant knocks or at least some useful cameos.
As a result, GT has failed to produce at least one standout batting performance this season, in contrast to RCB, their Friday foe, who have done so frequently in IPL 2026. Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Rashid Khan make up the Titans’ formidable bowling lineup, although their batting companions’ inconsistent play frequently hindered them.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head:
With three victories apiece in their six IPL encounters, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are a perfect match.
RCB vs GT Pitch Report:
Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting-friendly venue. Teams can easily score large totals because of the small ground and short boundaries, and chasing teams frequently have an advantage because of the evening dew. The pitch tends to flatten out as the game goes on, making it easier for batters, however fast bowlers may receive some early support.
RCB vs GT Weather Report:
There won’t be any rain to disrupt play, and the weather will be really pleasant with a few clouds.
RCB vs GT Probable XIs:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore
FAQs:
When is the IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT scheduled?
The IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026.
What time does the IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT scheduled to start?
The IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Where is the IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT scheduled to take place?
The IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT is scheduled to be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Which TV channel will broadcast the IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT?
The IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.
Where can one catch the live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT?
The live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between RCB and GT will be available on JioHotstar.
