Gujarat Titans will be aiming to bounce back and regain their winning rhythm as they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
GT have had a mixed run in the tournament so far, showing flashes of brilliance but struggling with consistency. Led by Shubman Gill, the side has largely depended on its top-order for runs, while the middle-order has yet to deliver collectively. After a heavy 99-run defeat in their previous outing against Mumbai Indians, Gujarat will be keen to regroup quickly and get their campaign back on track as the race for the playoffs intensifies.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to capitalise on home advantage and continue their push up the points table. With a strong batting lineup and the familiarity of conditions at the Chinnaswamy, RCB will aim to put pressure on the visitors early and strengthen their position in the standings.
RCB vs GT Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Match 34, IPL 2026 |
| Venue |
Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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| Date & Time | Friday, April 24, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
RCB vs GT Head to Head record
| Matches Played | 06 |
| Won by RCB | 03 |
| Won by GT | 03 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 30, 2022 (GT Won) |
| Most recent fixture | April 02, 2025 (GT Won) |
Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report
The pitch at the iconic Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru, is known to be a batting paradise, and favours batters heavily. With the short boundaries, it has been a challenging venue for the bowlers over the years. In this season, the venue has hosted four matches so far, and all of them were fairly high-scoring thrillers.
RCB vs GT Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (capt), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood
Impact Player: Devdutt PadikkalÂ
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma
Impact Player: Rahul tewatiaÂ
