Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Match 34 of IPL 2026 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, April 24.
RCB enters as the favorite, largely due to the “Chinnaswamy Factor” where their explosive top order thrives on the short boundaries. RCB are coming into this game occupying second place with four wins and two losses in six matches, picking up eight points. On the other hand, the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans are holding sixth place with three wins and as many losses in six games, accumulating six points.
RCB suffered their first home defeat of the season against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 18, and are eager to bounce back. This will be their final home game of the league season at Chinnaswamy, which gives this match extra weight. GT, meanwhile, is coming off a heavy 99-run defeat to the Mumbai Indians and had been riding high on a three-game winning streak before that loss.
The subplot of Mohammed Siraj returning to face his former franchise at the ground where he made his name adds personal intensity to a fixture that is already packed with quality.
RCB vs GT Match 34 Direct Odds
RCB are 60% favorites on this batting paradise, with their home advantage, the short boundaries at Chinnaswamy, and their consistent top-order output throughout the season all pointing in their direction.
| Team | Win Probability | Decimal Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 58–62% | 1.65 – 1.75 |
| Gujarat Titans | 38–42% | 2.20 – 2.40 |
Bengaluru are backed at 1.65–1.75, reflecting their superior home record, a top order that has been the most dangerous at Chinnaswamy this season, and a bowling attack built around Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood that can exploit early conditions.
GT’s spinners are world-class, with Rashid Khan’s unplayable variations and Washington Sundar’s middle-over control posing a real threat to RCB’s explosive middle order on this surface. GT offer value at 2.20–2.40 for punters who back their bowling attack to restrict RCB and their top three to fire in the chase.
RCB vs GT Match 34 Info Table
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|
| Match Number | IPL 2026 Match 34 |
| Date & Time | Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
| TV Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Points Table | RCB: 2nd (8 pts, 4W–2L) / GT: 6th (6 pts, 3W–3L) |
RCB vs GT Toss Prediction Odds
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most batting-friendly venues in cricket. The Chinnaswamy surface provides a flat, high-scoring deck with a fast outfield, and with a 7:30 PM game, dew will be a major factor, making it much easier for the team chasing in the second innings.
So far in IPL 2026, the venue has continued its reputation for big totals. Three matches have been played here, and four of the six innings have crossed the 200-run mark, highlighting just how batting-friendly the surface remains.
Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first at this venue due to the strong dew factor that develops in the second innings. The slippery ball makes it difficult for bowlers, particularly spinners, to maintain control.
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Average First Innings Score (IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy) | 193 |
| Chasing Win Rate (IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy) | 75% (3 of 4 matches won chasing) |
| Surface Character | Flat, short boundaries, fast outfield |
| Dew Factor | Heavy spinners lose grip significantly by the 12th over of the second innings |
| Weather Forecast | Warm, 22–34°C; no rain threat |
| Expected Toss Decision | Bowl First |
Toss Prediction: Both Rajat Patidar and Shubman Gill will want to field first. Three out of four games saw the chasing sides coming out on top at this venue in IPL 2026. In IPL 2025 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, all five toss-winning captains chose to bowl first. This is one of those venues where bowling first is not a preference but a near-certainty for both captains once the coin toss lands.
RCB vs GT Players Odds
Every individual battle in this game matters. Kohli versus Siraj, the man who left for GT. Bhuvneshwar Kumar against Gill, a duel that has already produced four dismissals in their shared IPL history. Rashid Khan against Patidar, whose blazing strike rate will be tested hard by the leg-spinner’s variations. These contests will decide the match before it reaches the death overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Players
| Player | Role | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Opening Batsman | Kohli leads all run-scorers in this rivalry with 344 runs at an average of 114.67. He has scored 247 runs in IPL 2026 at an average of 49.70 and a strike rate of 157.32. Chinnaswamy is his home fort, having scored 3,348 IPL runs at this ground alone. |
| Rajat Patidar | Captain / Top-Order Batsman | He is averaging 46.00 with 230 runs on the board in IPL 2026, operating at a remarkable strike rate of 212.96. His attacking game against spinners will be tested when Rashid Khan operates in the middle overs. |
| Phil Salt | Opening Batsman | RCB’s opening combination of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli has laid strong platforms throughout IPL 2026. Salt scored 63 off 38 balls in his last game against DC and has hit two half-centuries this season, making him RCB’s most destructive powerplay option. |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Lead Pacer | He has been in great rhythm and picked up wickets for fun, bagging three wickets in the powerplay against DC in his last match. In IPL 2026, Bhuvneshwar has taken 10 wickets in six games at an average of 20 and a strike rate of 14.40. |
| Josh Hazlewood | Pacer | One of the most disciplined fast bowlers in T20 cricket, Hazlewood has been a reliable new-ball option for RCB throughout the season. |
Gujarat Titans Key Players
| Player | Role | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Captain / Opening Batsman | He has amassed 265 runs in five innings in IPL 2026 at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 151.43. His century in this fixture in 2023 remains the defining innings of this rivalry for GT. |
| Rashid Khan | Leg Spinner | The most dangerous weapon GT brings to Chinnaswamy. Rashid Khan’s record against RCB’s explosive middle order gives GT genuine control in the middle overs. |
| Jos Buttler | Batsman / WK | He has been tremendous for GT this season, scoring 206 runs at No. 3. His unbeaten 73 off 39 balls in the 2025 Chinnaswamy encounter showed exactly how dangerous he is when conditions suit aggressive batting. |
| Mohammed Siraj | Pacer | Returning to Chinnaswamy to bowl against his former franchise is the most emotionally charged individual narrative in this fixture. Siraj tops the wicket charts in this rivalry with five scalps across all meetings. |
| Kagiso Rabada | Pacer | Rabada took 3/29 in the KKR game, ripping through their top order by exploiting movement with the new ball. |
Player to Watch: Virat Kohli against Mohammed Siraj is the individual battle that carries the most storyline weight in this game. Siraj made his name at Chinnaswamy while playing for RCB. He left for GT ahead of IPL 2026 and has already taken five wickets in this rivalry. Kohli, meanwhile, has averaged over 114 in matches against GT and knows Siraj’s bowling patterns intimately.
Kohli has scored 351 runs from six innings against GT, which makes this his most prolific head-to-head against any franchise that joined the IPL after 2020. If Siraj dismisses Kohli cheaply in the powerplay, GT has a real path to restricting RCB. If Kohli handles Siraj and builds a platform, it could be a long night for the visitors.
RCB vs GT Match Prediction – Who Will Win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are predicted to win this encounter.
RCB have enjoyed a strong run so far, securing four wins from their six matches and currently sitting comfortably in the top half of the table. The side has looked well-rounded, with Virat Kohli anchoring the batting and contributions coming from power-hitters like Phil Salt and Tim David. GT, on the other hand, carries the bruises of a 99-run loss and a middle order that has been found out repeatedly this season.
That said, GT has won 2 of 3 matches at RCB’s home fortress, exploiting the batting-friendly conditions with aggressive chases. This rivalry resets easily.
Why RCB Holds the Edge
This is RCB’s final home game at Chinnaswamy this season, and the crowd will roar them home. RCB have turned the Chinnaswamy into an impenetrable fortress this season, remaining unbeaten at home before their loss to DC. RCB have played 120 matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium, winning 72 and losing 44 of them over the years. The crowd, the pitch, and the short boundaries are all built for how RCB bat.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the best new-ball bowler at this venue right now. He has taken 10 wickets this season and picked up three powerplay wickets in his last game. Early wickets at Chinnaswamy matter enormously. If GT loses Gill or Buttler in the powerplay, their chase gets significantly harder.
GT’s middle order has been a serious problem all season. This season, Gill and Buttler are among the runs but have not been as prolific as in 2025. Sai Sudharsan has not gotten going, and the middle order, which has gotten more hits as a result, has been out of its depth. At a venue where totals regularly cross 200, that structural weakness becomes critical.
Patidar’s strike rate this season changes what is possible for RCB. Patidar has been sensational this season, scoring runs at a stunning strike rate of 212.96. That is not a figure that opponents can plan around easily. On this surface, one Patidar cameo can shift a match total by 20 runs in four overs.
GT’s Challenges
GT’s biggest strength in the powerplay is also its biggest structural risk. GT finished in third place last season primarily because Sai Sudharsan, Gill, and Buttler had great seasons, often leaving the middle order with not much to do. When you lose any two of the top three cheaply, you are looking at Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia at the crease under pressure, which is not where GT want to be at Chinnaswamy.
Mohammed Siraj was GT’s trump card here last season, but RCB know him now. In IPL 2025, Siraj took 3/19 to dismantle RCB’s top order at Chinnaswamy. This year, Kohli and the RCB batters have had an entire season to read him in his GT colours. Familiarity reduces the surprise advantage significantly.
The GT middle order is under scrutiny before a ball is even bowled. Shah Rukh Khan will need to deliver with his place in the side already under scrutiny. Washington Sundar is batting well in the middle overs, but has found no support from the other end. Against RCB’s disciplined pace attack and Krunal Pandya’s left-arm spin, GT’s middle order faces another difficult examination.
GT has never won a game here when chasing a total above 190. The Chinnaswamy batting paradise is only a paradise if your top three get going early. The moment Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Hazlewood strikes in the first six overs, the chase becomes significantly more difficult on this surface.
Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
RCB vs GT Head To Head (Overall Head To Head Data)
The overall head-to-head record is perfectly level, with three wins each from six total meetings across four IPL seasons. No team has managed to build any sustained dominance in this young but fiercely competitive rivalry.
Chinnaswamy has hosted three RCB vs GT encounters so far. Surprisingly, GT has won 2 of 3 matches at RCB’s home fortress, exploiting the batting-friendly conditions with aggressive chases. That fact alone is worth noting for anyone assuming home advantage guarantees an RCB win.
The rivalry’s standout individual moments have produced two centuries in the same match, a 9-wicket demolition, and a home team losing by 8 wickets in what was supposed to be their fortress. RCB’s highest total in this rivalry is 206, while GT’s best is 200. Virat Kohli leads all run-scorers with 344 runs at an average of 114.67, while Mohammed Siraj tops the wicket charts with 5 scalps.
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| RCB Wins | 3 |
| GT Wins | 3 |
| RCB Record at Chinnaswamy vs GT | 1-2 (GT have won 2 of 3 here) |
| Most Recent Chinnaswamy Meeting | GT won by 8 wickets (IPL 2025) |
| Top Run-scorer in Rivalry | Virat Kohli (344 runs, avg 114.67) |
| Top Wicket-taker in Rivalry | Mohammed Siraj (5 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Score | Shubman Gill (104* for GT, 2023) |
| RCB Highest Total in Rivalry | 206 |
GT’s 8-wicket revenge at Chinnaswamy in 2025 levelled the series at 3-3. They restricted RCB to 147 and chased it down with 8 wickets and plenty of balls to spare, which tells you just how badly this rivalry can go for RCB when the batting fails. The head-to-head at this specific venue deserves as much attention as the overall record.
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Final Verdict
RCB vs GT Match 34 at Chinnaswamy is a contest between the defending champions defending their final home game of the league phase, and a GT side that has made a habit of winning here even when the odds stack against them.
RCB holds the advantage because their batting lineup is better equipped for this surface at this stage of the tournament, their bowling attack has the powerplay weapons to make early inroads, and Chinnaswamy will be at full roar for the last home game. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Krunal Pandya give RCB three different phases of control that GT will find hard to navigate.
GT’s path to a win runs through their bowling attack containing RCB under 175, and then Gill, Buttler, and Sudharsan all contributing simultaneously in the chase. That is possible. GT won here last season in exactly that fashion. This rivalry has never produced a dominant team or a predictable result.
Expect a high-scoring match with totals pushing 200 and above. Par score at Chinnaswamy is 195-210. The team batting first will need to get off to a fast powerplay start before the spinners get a grip. The team chasing will back the dew to make that target more reachable by the halfway point of their innings. Back RCB at home with a strong caution that GT have done this at Chinnaswamy twice before, and Siraj knows exactly how to bowl here.
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