The defending champions ride into Ahmedabad brimming with confidence, but Gujarat Titans will be desperate for a home win. IPL 2026 Match 42 between Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is set to be a cracker — here’s everything you need before the first ball is bowled.
GT vs RCB Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026, Match 42 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Thursday, April 30, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
| Broadcast | JioStar Network Channels |
Current Form & Points Table Standing
Gujarat Titans have had a mediocre start, winning four and losing four of their eight matches, sitting fifth on the points table with eight points and a negative NRR of -0.475. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, have been dominant — winning six of eight games with 12 points, and a win on Thursday would take them to the top of the leaderboard. crictracker
Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| RCB Wins | 4 |
| GT Wins | 3 |
| Most Recent Fixture | April 24, 2026 (RCB Won) |
RCB hold the edge in this rivalry — and they’ve just beaten GT in the reverse fixture days ago.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar | Impact: Rahul Tewatia
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar | Impact: Jacob Bethell
Key Player Battles to Watch
Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada is the matchup that could define this game. Kohli is RCB’s top run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 351 runs from 8 innings at an average of 58.50 and strike rate of 162.50, and boasts an exceptional average in excess of 85 against GT. He needs just 49 runs to overtake Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the Orange Cap. crictracker
Rabada, meanwhile, has consistently caused Kohli trouble in the past and can bowl at any stage of the game to swing momentum in GT’s favour. crictracker
Pitch Report & Match Prediction
The Narendra Modi Stadium offers a balanced wicket, with two of the three games played there this season going to the team batting first. A target of 220–230 is expected to be competitive. crictracker
Our Prediction: Team batting first to win — but with 50/50 win probability, this one goes down to the wire. RCB’s superior form gives them a slight edge.
The Indian Premier League remains the world’s most-watched T20 franchise competition, and this clash between two heavyweight sides won’t disappoint.
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FAQs
Q: Where can I watch GT vs RCB, Match 42 of IPL 2026 live?
Q: Who is the form batter heading into GT vs RCB?
Virat Kohli leads RCB’s batting charts with 351 runs at an average of 58.50 and is just 49 runs away from claiming the IPL 2026 Orange Cap, making him the standout player to watch.
