RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE: Bengaluru opt to bowl first

RCB vs GT LIVE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will aim to complete a 5-0 winning streak at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as they take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in their final contest in Bengaluru in the league stage of IPL 2026 on Friday. RCB have won all the matches they have played so far at the iconic venue, having taken down SRH, CSK, LSG, and DC. A win on Friday will be looking to solidify their position in the top half of the points table. Meanwhile, GT will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 99-run loss against MI in their previous game.

RCB vs GT: Match Details

Match Number: 34
Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app & website
TV Broadcast: Star Sports / JioStar Network

RCB vs GT predicted playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

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RCB vs GT live: Toss done

24/04/2026 19:02

RCB have won the toss and have opted to bowl. This could be a massive decision, since it looks like a big-score pitch.

RCB vs GT live: Bengaluru pitch report

24/04/2026 18:52

The average first-innings score at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2026 is 193. The small boundaries and high altitude make it a nightmare for bowlers. 3 out of 4 matches at this venue in 2026 have been won by the team batting second.

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Bengaluru weather report

24/04/2026 18:30

Expect clear skies with temperatures cooling to around 24°C by the second innings—though the humidity might make the ball difficult to grip due to dew.

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Who will win today's match?

24/04/2026 18:16

Out of the six matches that RCB and GT have played so far against each other, both teams have won 3 each. Yet, RCB are favourites to emerge victorious on Friday due to the familiarity with the home ground and their form. But, what does the match prediction say? Read more here.

RCB vs GT LIVE: One final contest at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

24/04/2026 18:04

After playing four games at their home venue - the M Chinnaswamy Stadium - RCB are all set to play their last game at the venue before moving to Raipur for the remainder of their home fixtures. They have remained unbeaten in this season so far in Karnataka's capital. Can they sign off on a winning note?

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗢! 👊

We’ll give it everything to bag those 2️⃣ points. 🔥#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/1Audq6Z1Dm
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 24, 2026

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Head-to-head record

24/04/2026 17:58

Matches Played: 6
Won (RCB): 3
Won (GT): 3
Most Recent: April 2, 2025 (GT won by 8 wickets)

RCB vs GT LIVE: Gujarat Titans preview

24/04/2026 17:35

Under Shubman Gill, the Titans have struggled with consistency, currently sitting 7th with a 3-3 record and a damaging net run rate. Their primary strength lies in the world-class opening partnership of Gill and Jos Buttler, but the middle order remains a "black hole" of sorts, often failing to capitalize on good starts. The bowling unit, however, is their saving grace; Kagiso Rabada leads the charge with 10 wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will be eager to exploit any early moisture. GT will need a complete performance from their support cast to bridge the gap between their top-tier talent and their inconsistent results.

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru preview

24/04/2026 17:33

The Rajat Patidar-led RCB has enjoyed a stellar title defense, winning four of their six matches to sit comfortably at 3rd on the table. Their strategy revolves around an aggressive top-heavy lineup; Virat Kohli remains the heartbeat of the team, having already amassed 247 runs this season, while Phil Salt provides the early fireworks. Despite a rare middle-order collapse in their previous outing, the depth provided by Tim David and Romario Shepherd makes them a nightmare for bowlers at the Chinnaswamy. On the bowling front, the veteran duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood has been disciplined, complemented by the rising form of young spinner Suyash Sharma.

RCB vs GT LIVE score: Gujarat Titans squad

24/04/2026 17:32

Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Connor Esterhuizen

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 LIVE score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad

24/04/2026 17:32

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal

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