Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Pitch Report: The 42nd match of IPL 2026, between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will be played on April 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (GT vs RCB) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
GT vs RCB Match Previews
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore have been one of the standout teams of IPL 2026; they have won six of their eight matches and currently sit in second place on the points table with 12 points. In their previous match, they bowled out the Delhi Capitals for just 75 runs in 16.3 overs and then chased down the target in a mere 6.3 overs. Josh Hazlewood claimed four wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three, restricting the opposition to a low total.
Gujarat Titans began their season with two consecutive defeats but staged a strong comeback with three consecutive victories and currently occupy the fifth spot on the points table with eight points. They won their previous match by eight wickets.
These two teams have already faced each other earlier this season; Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated the Titans by five wickets. They successfully chased down a target of 206 runs in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli was the star performer in that match; he scored 81 runs at a strike rate of 184, guiding his team to victory.
GT vs RCB, Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
RCB vs GT Match Pitch Report: The pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium—where the IPL 2026 match between GT and RCB is scheduled to take place—is a flat surface that favors batsmen. It offers good pace, true bounce, and excellent carry, making it relatively easy for batsmen to play their shots once they have settled in.
- Historically, T20 matches at this venue have been high-scoring affairs; so far in IPL 2026, this pitch has significantly benefited power-hitters, particularly during the Powerplay and the middle overs.
- As the match progresses into the second innings, the pitch tends to slow down slightly; consequently, scoring runs can become somewhat challenging in the latter stages of the game, unless the chasing team manages this transitional phase effectively.
- Fast bowlers find good pace and bounce early on, and bowling on a hard length (hit-the-deck bowling) can generate variable bounce, making them crucial assets for their teams during both the opening and closing overs.
- Spinners prove to be more effective during the middle overs, as the pitch offers them a degree of turn; however, the assistance available to spinners here is somewhat limited compared to India's traditional spin-friendly pitches.
Teams batting first have generally held the upper hand; however, the onset of dew in the evening can cause the ball to slip out of the bowlers' hands, thereby making it easier for the chasing team to pursue the target in the second innings.
Narendra Modi Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 47 | |
| Batting first won: | 24 | |
| Bowling first won: | 23 | |
| No Result: | 00 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 178 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 165 | |
| Highest Total: | 243/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 89/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 204/3 |
GT vs RCB Match Playing 11
Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill(C), 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Arshad Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Manav Suthar
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing 11: 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Devdutt Padikkal, 3. Rajat Patidar(C), 4. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 5. Tim David, 6. Romario Shepherd, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Suyash Sharma, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Rasikh Salam, 11. Josh Hazlewood
