Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in Match 34 of IPL 2026 at the high-scoring M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Both teams look to bounce back from recent defeats in what promises to be an attacking contest.
Match details
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM GMT
Team overviews
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Rajat Patidar, have had a strong start to IPL 2026 with four wins from six matches. Despite a close loss to Delhi Capitals in their previous outing, RCB remain well-placed in the standings. A victory in this match could push them to second place, highlighting the importance of this fixture.
Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill, have experienced a mixed campaign. After two early losses, they bounced back with three consecutive wins before suffering a heavy defeat against Mumbai Indians. They will aim to regain momentum and improve their consistency.
Key players
For RCB, Virat Kohli remains a vital figure at the top of the order, while the captain Rajat Patidar anchors the middle. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been exceptional, picking up 10 wickets in six matches and providing early breakthroughs in the powerplay.
Gujarat Titans will rely heavily on Shubman Gill, who has been in superb form with 265 runs in five innings. His ability to handle quality pace in the powerplay will be crucial against RCB’s new-ball attack. The presence of world-class bowlers like Rashid Khan adds depth and control to their bowling lineup.
Head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly balanced. Out of six encounters, both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have won three matches each. Gujarat Titans also won their most recent meeting in April 2025.
Pitch report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium continues to favor batters with its short boundaries and true bounce. The average first-innings score this season stands at around 193. Teams chasing have won three out of four matches, making bowling first a preferred option. Bowlers will need to rely on variations and disciplined lines to contain the scoring.
Probable playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Captain: Rajat Patidar
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Captain: Shubman Gill
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 Tewatia
Probable match scenarios
A high-scoring encounter is expected given the conditions. Powerplay scores could range between 50 and 65, with teams targeting totals in the 180 to 200 range. Chasing sides are likely to hold an advantage, especially with dew potentially playing a role in the second innings. Early wickets will be crucial in controlling the flow of runs.
Live streaming and broadcast
India: JioStar Network channels, JioHotstar app and website
Pakistan: JioHotstar app and website (digital access), local sports broadcasters as available
UK: Official IPL broadcast partners on television and streaming services
Australia: Official sports networks and streaming platforms covering IPL
Global: JioHotstar and official IPL broadcast partners depending on region
Match prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a slight edge due to their stronger recent form and home advantage at Chinnaswamy. Their balanced lineup, combined with Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s effectiveness with the new ball, gives them an advantage. Gujarat Titans have the firepower to challenge, especially through Shubman Gill and their bowling attack, but they need a complete performance to overcome RCB. The chasing team is likely to win, with RCB starting as favorites.
