Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be aiming to sign off their IPL 2026 campaign in their final match in the league at their original home ground – the M Chinnaswamy Stadium – with a win against Gujarat Titans on Friday. Rajat Patidar and co. have so far remained undefeated at home in this season, having secured victories against SRH, CSK, LSG, and DC. They will want to end their home campaign on a high note with yet another victory. And as per the prediction, they emerge as strong favourites to be the winners in the contest against GT.
Despite losing their previous game to DC, RCB have looked the most settled unit in IPL 2026 so far, which gives them a fair advantage heading into the contest against GT. The likes of Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood are in good form and there are very little chances of any hiccups, especially at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and co. will be looking to bounce back from a mammoth 99-run loss against MI before which they had secured three consecutive victories.
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
M Chinnaswamy stadium pitch report
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.
Bengaluru weather report
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 key battles
RCB enters the contest sitting 3rd on the table with 4 wins from 6 matches. Their batting, anchored by Virat Kohli and reinforced by Phil Salt, has been explosive. However, their bowling consistency remains a question mark after failing to defend 175 in their last outing.
GT’s momentum was halted by MI, where the team was bowled out for just 100. Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill will need to provide a massive start to counter RCB’s high-octane batting lineup. The absence of a stable middle order has been their Achilles’ heel this year.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head record
- Matches Played: 6
- Won (RCB): 3
- Won (GT): 3
- Most Recent: April 2, 2025 (GT won by 8 wickets)
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
RCB vs GT Match Prediction
RCB has the superior momentum and a batting unit perfectly tailored for the Chinnaswamy. While GT has the bowling pedigree with Rashid Khan, the sheer volume of runs expected tonight favors the home side’s depth. If RCB wins the toss and chooses to chase, they are statistically the heavy favorites.
Prediction: RCB to beat GT (due to home-ground familiarity and more consistent top-order form).
