The stage is set for a high-stakes rematch Gujarat Titans (GT) the owner of the house Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the majestic Narendra Modi Stadium. That’s when the tournament gets down to business IPL 2026 Match 42 carries heavy weight for both sides.
Just a few days ago, these two clashed at Chinnaswamy, where RCB won in a dominant display. However, that encounter made headlines Sai SudharsanA record breaking century breaker to become the fastest player with 2000 IPL runs. Despite his heroics, RCB’s collective batting fire led by him Virat Kohli and Devdutt PadikkalDefeated the Titans.
Now back to home ground in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill‘s men will be desperate to equalize and climb the table.
GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: April 30; 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT vs RCB head to head record in IPL
Matches played: 7 | RCB won by: 4 | GT Won: 3 | No results/Closes: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch report
The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium for tomorrow’s clash is expected to be an Ahmedabad deck: hard, flat and built for heavy scoring. Historically, this pitch has offered a reliable, even bounce that allows hitters to play with complete confidence down the line, especially during the power play. The new ball may pass early for the likes Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewoodthe lack of significant sideways movement means any initial swing will be short-lived.
The sheer size of the pitch will test the players’ fitness as the game progresses, but the lightning-fast outfield ensures that well-timed shots are rewarded with boundaries. The most critical factor is the strength of the evening dew. It usually settles during the second innings, making it difficult for the spinners to catch the ball and making the chase much easier. Consequently, the captain who wins the toss will almost certainly choose to bat first, looking at a target of around 200 first.
Teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Kanishff, Yanishk, Yaygeshk Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thuhara, Jacob Bethell, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Satvik Deswal.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Auj Rawat, Ishant Sharmaj, Gurnoor Brar, Auj Rawat, Johant Sharmaj Buttler, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada.
GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB wins the toss and bowl first
- GT’s power play score: 45-55
- Total score of GT: 180-190
Case 2:
- GT wins the toss first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 55-65
- RCB’s total: 195-205
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition.
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