Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Pitch Report: The 34th match of IPL 2026 will be played on April 24 at 7:30 PM IST, with Royal Challengers Bangalore taking on Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans (RCB vs GT) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Date: April 24, 2026
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans
RCB vs GT Match Previews
Royal Challengers Bangalore is in splendid form this season and currently sits in third place on the points table, having won four of its six matches. However, in their previous match, they suffered a 6-wicket defeat at the hands of the Delhi Capitals. Batting first, Bangalore posted a total of 175 runs, while in reply, Delhi successfully chased down the target in the very last over. RCB's top order played a pivotal role in this effort, with Phil Salt playing a knock of 63 runs. Tim David also made a significant contribution, scoring 26 runs. In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar impressed everyone with figures of 3/26 across four overs, while Krunal Pandya claimed one wicket.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans' performance in their previous match was also lackluster, as they suffered a crushing 99-run defeat against the Mumbai Indians. Batting first, Mumbai posted a total of 199 runs; in response, Gujarat was bundled out for a mere 100 runs. As for Gujarat's batting department, their chase of such a massive target got off to a poor start, with the top order collapsing early without contributing many runs.
RCB vs GT, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
GT vs RCB Match Pitch Report: The RCB vs GT match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to be a high-scoring affair, as the pitch is likely to favor batsmen and teams batting second. According to pre-match reports for the IPL 2026 fixture, a score in the range of 190–200+ can be considered a formidable total, while bowling in the second innings may prove challenging due to the presence of dew.
- The pitch is described as flat, hard, and even, offering good bounce that facilitates stroke-making.
- Owing to its short boundaries and fast outfield, the Chinnaswamy Stadium frequently turns into a venue where runs flow in abundance.
- Fast bowlers operating with the new ball may find some assistance early on; however, the pitch generally becomes conducive to batting quite quickly.
- Chasing is typically the preferred option at this venue, particularly if dew begins to settle later in the evening.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 104 | |
| Batting first won: | 44 | |
| Bowling first won: | 56 | |
| No Result: | 4 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 170 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 155 | |
| Highest Total: | 287/3 | |
| Lowest Total: | 82/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 203/4 |
RCB vs GT Match Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing 11: 1. Philip Salt(WK), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar(C), 5. Tim David, 6. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Suyash Sharma, 10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11. Josh Hazlewood
Gujarat Titans (GT) Possible Playing 11: 1. Shubman Gill(C), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Glenn Phillips, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Mohammed Siraj, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Prasidh Krishna, 11. Ashok Sharma
