The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to light up on Friday, April 24 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Gujarat Titans in Match 34 of IPL 2026. Two teams desperate to bounce back after heavy defeats — expect fireworks, both literal and figurative.
RCB vs GT Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Match 34 |
| Date & Time | April 24, 2026 — 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
| Weather | 34.3°C, 28% Humidity, Cloudy |
| Avg. First Innings Score | 182 |
Match Preview & Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently third in the points table with four wins from six games. However, they lost their previous game by 6 wickets against Delhi Capitals — batting first, RCB posted 175 runs, and Delhi chased it down in the last over.
Gujarat Titans are coming off an even worse defeat — a 99-run hammering by Mumbai Indians, bowled out for just 100 while chasing 199. crictracker GT’s batting meltdown was brutal, and they desperately need a reset.
Prediction: RCB hold the home advantage at their fortress Chinnaswamy, and with Kohli and Patidar in form, they are favourites. However, GT’s bowling attack — Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Rashid Khan — is lethal enough to flip this on its head. RCB edge this one, but only just.
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal (C), Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam crictracker
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma crictracker
Pitch Report & Key Stats
The surface at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is typically batting-friendly, offering consistent pace and bounce that frequently produces high-scoring T20 contests. Due to potential dew later in the evening, winning captains usually prefer to bowl first. crictracker Expect totals north of 180 — and a run chase that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.
The pitch breakdown: 65% batting-friendly, 55% pace-assisted, and an average first innings score of 182.
Top Players to Watch
Shubman Gill leads the IPL 2026 run charts with 265 runs in 5 matches, while Virat Kohli (247 runs) and Rajat Patidar (230 runs) are right behind. On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna leads with 12 wickets, followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada with 10 each. crictracker
For more IPL 2026 match previews, live updates, and team analysis, visit TechnoSports. Also check out our IPL 2026 Points Table and Orange Cap tracker updated after every game.
How to Watch RCB vs GT Live
Watch the match live on the Star Sports Network or stream it on JioHotstar. The action begins at 7:30 PM IST on April 24, 2026.
