Gujarat Titans (GT) are all set to take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on 30 April at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, after RCB secured a five-wicket victory in their previous clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on 24 April. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. In the previous encounter, RCB easily chased down GT’s target of 206 runs, with Virat scoring 81 runs, while Sai Sudharsan slammed a century earlier. Devdutt Padikkal also scored a half-century at the Chinnaswamy, helping the defending champions to an easy win. Bengaluru steamrolled over Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in their last match, while Gujarat defeated Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their last outing. GT vs RCB, IPL 2026, match details Match Info: Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 42 Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Time: 7:30 PM IST, toss at 7:00 PM IST Where to watch: Star Sports Network (Broadcast), JioHotstar (Streaming) Where to follow: Catch all live updates on the Bhaskar English App Also read: Rohit Sharma’s disappointed reaction at MI’s poor bowling: Naman Dhir drops Travis Head thrice, Salil’s ‘no-look six’ vs Bumrah GT vs RCB, head-to-head record Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have met seven times in IPL history, with RCB holding a slight edge after four wins, compared to GT’s three. RCB’s highest total against GT is 206, while their lowest is 169. GT’s best score is 205, with a low of 147. Shubman Gill leads by example for Gujarat For the Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill has been the standout performer with the bat, scoring 330 runs in seven matches with a strike rate of 148.64. With the ball, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has led the attack, picking up 13 wickets in eight games, though he has conceded runs with an economy rate of 9.48. Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar in red-hot form for RCB Bengaluru’s veteran opener Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer with 351 runs at a 162.50 strike rate in eight matches. On the other hand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets for RCB. He has taken 14 wickets in eight matches and has conceded runs with an economy rate of 7.61. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has kept Shubman Gill quiet in the past GT captain Shubman Gill has scored 67 runs, facing 66 balls from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with a strike rate of 101.51 in 12 innings in the Indian Premier League. Kumar, with the ball, had dismissed Gill four times in the tournament’s history. Bhuvi has also maintained a fascinating economy of 6.09. Kohli was dismissed thrice each by Rabada and Krishna Virat Kohli had scored 58 runs, facing 43 balls against Kagiso Rabada with a strike rate of 134.88 in the past. However, Rabada had dismissed ‘King’ Kohli three times before, and he has conceded runs at an economy of 8.09. Apart from Rabada, pacer Prasidh Krishna had also deceived Virat three times. So, Gujarat pacers hold the edge in head-to-head showdowns. Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report The Narendra Modi Stadium is widely regarded as a batting-friendly venue, especially on red-soil pitches that offer true bounce and allow strokeplay in all directions. While spinners may find it tough initially, they can still be effective under pressure due to the large boundaries. Dew is likely in evening matches during summer, giving chasing teams a slight advantage at this ground. Ahmedabad weather report On Thursday evening, the weather is expected to be clear. The temperature will be between 30°C and 35°C. There is no chance of precipitation. Although the wind gusts at a speed of 39 kmph might provide some relief to the spectators. Post navigation Rohit Sharma’s disappointed reaction at MI’s poor bowling:Naman Dhir drops Travis Head thrice, Salil’s ‘no-look six’ vs Bumrah Blind spot for BCCI in Riyan Parag’s vaping controversy:What action will Indian cricket board take against Rajasthan Royals captain?
