Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrive at Match 42 on the back of a clinical 9-wicket demolition of Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 3/5 and Josh Hazlewood’s 4/12 bowled DC out for just 75.
Rajat Patidar’s side sit 2nd with 12 points from 8 matches and a top-of-the-table NRR of +1.919. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are 5th with 8 points from 8 matches after Sai Sudharsan’s 87 off 46 balls and Kagiso Rabada’s 3/28 sealed an 8-wicket win over CSK at Chepauk.
This is a rematch from April 24 when RCB chased GT’s 205/3 with 7 balls to spare at Chinnaswamy. Match 42 takes place on April 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
GT vs RCB Betting Odds
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter as strong favourites thanks to their 6-2 record and dominant NRR. However, GT’s home advantage at the world’s largest cricket stadium keeps the markets close.
| Platform | GT Win Odds | GT Win % | RCB Win Odds | RCB Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.20 | 45% | 1.65 | 61% |
| Stake | 2.25 | 44% | 1.62 | 62% |
| 4RABET | 2.18 | 46% | 1.68 | 60% |
| BetVibe | 2.30 | 43% | 1.60 | 63% |
| Parimatch | 2.20 | 45% | 1.65 | 61% |
GT vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 4-3 across 7 IPL meetings. However, RCB won the most recent encounter on April 24 at Chinnaswamy, chasing 205 with 7 balls to spare powered by Virat Kohli’s 81 and Devdutt Padikkal’s 55.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Last 3 Meetings
GT and RCB have produced contrasting results across recent encounters at different venues.
| Season | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 | Bengaluru | RCB | 5 wickets |
| IPL 2025 | Ahmedabad | RCB | 9 wickets |
| IPL 2025 | Bengaluru | GT | 8 wickets |
Virat Kohli leads the run charts with 432 runs from 7 innings, the highest aggregate by any batter in this fixture.
RCB’s only win at Narendra Modi Stadium came in IPL 2024 when they completed a dominant 9-wicket chase.
Furthermore, the 12 sixes RCB hit in the reverse fixture will be harder to replicate at Ahmedabad’s larger boundaries.
Ahmedabad Weather Report
Humid and partly cloudy conditions expected at Narendra Modi Stadium with no rain threat. Evening temperatures will cool gradually as humidity stays high.
| Weather Aspect | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 26°C to 32°C |
| Humidity | 60% to 75% |
| Rain Chance | 0% (Minimal) |
| Wind Speed | 10 to 16 km/h |
| Conditions | Partly cloudy, humid |
| Dew Factor | Heavy in second innings |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has been balanced this season with three IPL 2026 matches played here.
The 76m straight boundary and 70m square boundaries are significantly larger than Chinnaswamy or Wankhede, favouring timing over power-hitting.
| Pitch Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced, true bounce |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 190-205 runs |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers get carry, spinners help on bigger ground |
| Boundary Size | 70m (square), 76m (straight) |
| Toss Factor | Chasing preferred due to dew |
The pitch offers true bounce and pace throughout the 20 overs. Moreover, the larger boundaries reward placement and running rather than pure six-hitting. Additionally, Rashid Khan’s leg-spin becomes significantly more effective at this venue, while batters who can find gaps like Kohli and Sudharsan thrive on these dimensions.
Gujarat Titans Probable Playing 11
GT are expected to retain the same XI from their CSK win. Sai Sudharsan continues his red-hot form with back-to-back scores of 100* and 87, while Kagiso Rabada’s 3/28 underlined his return to form.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | Batter |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batter |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| Jason Holder | All-Rounder |
| Rashid Khan | All-Rounder |
| Arshad Khan | All-Rounder |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Manav Suthar | Spinner |
Impact Player Options: Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing 11
RCB will retain the XI from their DC demolition. Phil Salt has been ruled out with an injury, while Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar lead a bowling unit operating at peak efficiency.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Tim David | Batter |
| Romario Shepherd | All-Rounder |
| Krunal Pandya | All-Rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Suyash Sharma | Spinner |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | Bowler |
Impact Player Options: Jacob Bethell, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Nuwan Thushara
Top Performers IPL 2026
RCB lead the leaderboards with Kohli’s tournament form and Hazlewood’s wickets. GT lean on Sai Sudharsan’s recent runs and Rabada’s pace.
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets | Average | SR/Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 351 runs | 58.50 | 162.50 SR |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 322 runs | High avg | 145+ SR |
| Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | 200 runs | High avg | High SR |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 330 runs | Solid avg | 140+ SR |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 14 wickets | Low SR | Low econ |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 13 wickets | Top form | Low econ |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | 12 wickets | Solid SR | 8.50 econ |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 9 wickets | Low SR | 7.50 econ |
Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will edge this clash thanks to their dominant form and balanced unit. Virat Kohli’s 351 runs at average 58.50 and SR 162.50, combined with Devdutt Padikkal’s elegance, makes RCB’s top order untouchable.
Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s combined 7/17 against DC shows their bowling is peaking. GT counter with Sai Sudharsan’s back-to-back scores of 100* and 87, alongside Rashid Khan’s effectiveness on Ahmedabad’s larger boundaries.
However, RCB’s match-up against GT in the reverse fixture and current momentum tilt this in their favour.
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Final Verdict
RCB will secure their seventh win to top the points table. Expect Kohli and Padikkal to handle the larger boundaries with timing and placement while Hazlewood targets GT’s openers in the powerplay.
GT need Sudharsan to continue his hot streak alongside Rabada’s new-ball spell and Rashid Khan’s spin to upset the defending champions on home soil.
Winner Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Win Probability: 58%
