In Match 34 of the Indian Premier League 2026, Gujarat Titans will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday in what promises to be a crucial mid-season clash.
RCB vs GT: Current Form
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been one of the standout teams this season, currently sitting third on the points table with four wins from six matches. However, they are coming off a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals. Batting first, RCB posted 175, but the bowlers couldn’t defend the total as Delhi chased it down in the final over.
Phil Salt led the charge with a fluent 63, while Tim David chipped in with a handy 26. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar impressed with figures of 3/26, and Krunal Pandya picked up a wicket.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are reeling after a heavy 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians. Chasing 199, GT were bundled out for just 100, with their top order collapsing under pressure.
RCB vs GT: Key Players to Watch
All eyes will be on star names like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, who will be crucial to their teams’ fortunes. The presence of match-winners like Rashid Khan and Tim David adds further firepower to what could be a high-intensity contest.
RCB vs GT: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore
RCB vs GT Match Prediction
With stronger form and a more balanced lineup, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will start as slight favourites. However, Gujarat Titans have the firepower to bounce back, making this a potentially close contest.
