Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Gujarat Titans (GT) for the first time this season at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24 — and it feels like a home banker. RCB know this ground, they chase well here, and their recent form backs it up, which is exactly why we are siding with them in this RCB vs GT today match prediction. Stick around for betting insights, match scenarios, and our playing XI picks below.
Today’s Match Winning Percentage
Series: Indian Premier League 2026
Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans
Date: 24 April 2026
Time: 7:30 PM LOCAL (IST), 2:00 PM GMT, 7:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast: Star Sports 1 HD / Star Sports 3
Streaming: JioHotstar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview and Performance
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a great start in the IPL 2026, currently sitting at third position, having played 6 matches, won four matches and lost two, and a healthy net run rate of 1.171. In recent form RCB’s last five matches include 3 wins and 2 losses (L, W, W, L, W). Their most recent match was a 6-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals on 18 April.
In their season opener, RCB became the first team in IPL history to chase a 200+ target in under 16 overs, defeating SRH in just 15.4 overs. They secured a dominant 18-run victory against Mumbai Indians, posting a massive 240/4 at the Wankhede Stadium.
Skipper Rajat Patidar leading the team in front has shown consistent performance with leadership, bat and field, and has also been explosive in the middle order hitting 22 sixes with 230 runs in 6 matches. Chasing star Virat Kohli, who has been consistently scoring runs for the team in the opening, currently sitting in the 4th position for orange cap race with 247 runs and strike rate of 157.32. Phil Salt, who opens with him, has scored 202 runs and strike rate of 168.33. In the middle order balanced by Devdutt Padikkal includes two half-century innings in this season scored 153 runs with strike rate of 177.90. Last season’s star wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma is known for hitting in the death overs.
In the bowling, pace led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar leading bowling attack and leading the team with 10 wickets currently sitting in fifth position for purple cap race. Jacob Duffy supporting in the pace attack having taken 6 wickets in 3 matches and kept as an impact player in the squad. Josh Hazelwood has been back in the recent matches his presence makes the team stronger. All-rounder Tim David is performing outstandingly with both bat and bowl along with Romario Shepherd known for power hitting in the death overs and doing well with the ball.
Overall the defending champions RCB is well balanced in this season, despite losing their previous match and now look stronger for a win in this 34th match against GT. They look stronger going into this match with both bat and bowl executing well and advantage of playing at their home ground.
Gujarat Titans Preview and Performance
The Gujarat Titans (GT) had a difficult start to this season with two consecutive losses, after that they achieved a hat trick of wins before suffering a significant defeat in their previous game. Currently GT are sitting in 6th position, having played 6 matches resulting in 3 wins and three losses and their net run rate has dropped significantly to -0.821 after a heavy 99-run loss in the previous match against MI, which adds significant pressure on the team going into this match.
The skipper Shubman Gill leading the team in front playing a major role as opening batsman playing solidly, scoring 265 runs in 5 matches including three consecutive fifties in the tournament sitting in 3rd position in the orange cap race. Along with him, Jos Butler has provided excellent support with 206 runs in six matches including two fifties in the season.
In the bowling unit, Prasidh Krishna currently leading wicket taker for the GT with 12 wickets though he has been expensive in recent death over spells, currently holding third position in the purple cap race. Kagiso Rabada has taken 10 wickets, bowling at a pace of 150+ and has been impressive with his bowling in recent games.
Rashid Khan, a major asset in gripping the ball, remains a critical asset in the team contributing 6 wickets and economical spells in key wins, also contributing with the bat in the lower order.
Overall, GT need to come back stronger, especially with the bat, and particularly Sai Sudarshan, known as an explosive opener alongside the skipper, has not shown a major role in the season so far with his performance expected to come back and it is crucial to win against RCB in the 34th match.
Today’s Playing XI Prediction — RCB vs GT, Match 34, IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C) ,Phil Salt (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy
Impact Player: Venkatesh IyerGujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan,Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishor.
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
Key Players to Watch — RCB vs GT, Match 34, IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli: 247 runs from 6 matches, strike rate of 157.32, average of 49.40. Minor knee concerns doing nothing to slow him down. He is 4th in the Orange Cap race and batting like he has a point to prove.
- Rajat Patidar: 22 sixes, second-most in the tournament. 230 runs. He does not rebuild — he attacks. GT’s bowlers will need to watch him closely in the middle overs.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 10 wickets and now the first fast bowler to 200 IPL wickets. That milestone says enough about how long and well he has bowled. Still swings it, still hits the seam.
- Krunal Pandya: 8 wickets at an average of 20. Quietly does the job in the middle overs without much noise. The kind of player you only notice when he is missing.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Shubman Gill: 265 runs at 53 average, three back-to-back fifties, highest score of 86. Sitting 3rd in the run charts. Gill has been GT’s most reliable bat this season, no debate there.
- Sai Sudarshan: 390 runs in his last 10 matches averaging 43.33. That form has not quite shown up this season yet. GT badly need him to fire alongside Gill.
- Prasidh Krishna: 12 wickets in 6 matches. His hit-the-deck pace and slower bouncers have troubled batters all season. Death over spells have gone for runs lately — that is a worry on this ground.
- Kagiso Rabada: 10 wickets, 150+ kmph, and genuinely awkward to face. On a flat Chinnaswamy track, his ability to take early wickets matters more than usual.
RCB vs GT Weather Report Bengaluru | April 24
Clear skies, no rain threat, temperatures between 26°C and 29°C. The India Meteorological Department confirms comfortable evening conditions with near zero chance of interruption. Clean 20 overs both sides.
The one factor worth watching is dew. Humidity creeping up to 65% as the night goes on means the ball gets harder to grip in the second innings. Spinners like Rashid Khan will feel it. Death over bowlers will too.
Chasing looks the preferred option here. The toss could matter more than usual.
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RCB vs GT Match 34 Pitch Report — M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Flat, fast, and completely batter-friendly — Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries and lightning outfield make 200+ the expected par, with pace bowlers holding 71% of wickets and spinners likely to struggle, especially under dew. Chasing teams have won roughly 75% of matches here recently, so the toss could set the tone before a ball is bowled.
RCB vs GT Toss Prediction — Match 34, IPL 2026
In what is the most straightforward IPL toss prediction of the match, both captains will want to bowl first at Chinnaswamy — dew, short boundaries, and a chasing-friendly surface make batting second the obvious call. RCB are favoured to win the toss and opt to field, though GT would make the exact same choice if luck goes their way.
Our Today’s Toss Prediction: Toss winner will bowl first. We back RCB to win the toss.
Today’s Betting Insights — RCB vs GT IPL 2026
- Who will win the toss Today: RCB to win the toss and elect to bowl first.
- Top Batter to Watch: Virat Kohli
- Top Bowler to Watch: Prasidh Krishna
- Free Betting Tip: RCB are favourites to win this 34th match IPL 2026.
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RCB vs GT Today Match Prediction — Who Will Win Match 34, IPL 2026?
In our IPL today match prediction, RCB take this one — chasing at Chinnaswamy with dew, short boundaries, and a flat surface that suits their explosive batting line-up, Kohli, Salt, Patidar and Padikkal look a level above GT’s bowling attack on this ground, and with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jacob Duffy capable of rattling GT early, RCB have the firepower in both departments to seal a home win.
Prediction: RCB to win Match 34, IPL 2026.
