RCB are the favourites to beat the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Match 34. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This is a 7:30 PM IST evening encounter.
RCB sit at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 4 wins from 5 matches (8 points, NRR +1.503). GT, after losing their first two games, won three on the bounce before being demolished by the Mumbai Indians by 99 runs in their most recent outing. Home advantage, form, and the return of Josh Hazlewood all tilt this match in RCB’s favour.
IPL 2026 Match 34 RCB vs GT Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 34, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
IPL 2026 Match 34 Odds for RCB vs GT
The betting market reflects RCB’s dominance this season. Playing at home and sitting on top of the table, RCB are priced as clear favourites across all major platforms. GT’s 99-run drubbing against MI has further widened the gap in odds.
GT are priced between 2.20 and 2.40, reflecting the bookmakers’ view that this is not a coin-flip contest. The toss market is virtually even, as both captains will want to bowl first at Chinnaswamy.
| Platform | RCB Win Odds | GT Win Odds | Toss Odds (RCB) | Toss Odds (GT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.62 | 2.30 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.58 | 2.35 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 1.65 | 2.25 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| BetVibe | 1.60 | 2.28 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
IPL 2026 Match 34 Toss Prediction for RCB vs GT
At Chinnaswamy, winning the toss and bowling first is less of a strategy and more of a reflex.
In 11 out of the 13 IPL 2026 matches played so far, the toss-winning captain has chosen to field first. At Chinnaswamy specifically, the trend is even more emphatic. Dew rolls in heavily from the 13th-15th over of the second innings, making the ball slippery for bowlers and the outfield faster for batters.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar has chosen to bowl first in every home match this season. If Shubman Gill wins the toss, expect him to do the same.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
RCB Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 34
RCB walk into this match as the most consistent team in IPL 2026. Four wins from five matches, the best NRR in the competition, and a batting lineup that averages 11.1 runs per over in the top six.
The big news? Josh Hazlewood is back. He returned against LSG in Match 23, replacing Jacob Duffy, and immediately added control to the death overs. Expect him to lead the pace attack alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Salt | WK-Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| 4 | Rajat Patidar (c) | Batter |
| 5 | Tim David | Batter / Finisher |
| 6 | Jitesh Sharma (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 7 | Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| 8 | Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| 9 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| 11 | Suyash Sharma | Leg-spinner |
| 12 | Rasikh Salam (Impact) | Bowler |
Key Notes:
- Virat Kohli leads the RCB batting charts with 228 runs from 5 matches at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 158.33.
- Rajat Patidar has scored past 25 runs in every match this season, accumulating 222 runs at an average of 55.50.
- Yash Dayal remains unavailable for the entire IPL 2026 season due to personal reasons.
- Krunal Pandya reached 100 IPL wickets during the LSG match, joining an elite group of 12 spinners to achieve the milestone.
GT Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 34
GT has been one of the most stable sides in terms of selection, using just 13 players through their first 5 matches. But that stability was rattled by the MI defeat, where the entire batting order collapsed to 100 all out in 15.5 overs.
The concern is their over-dependence on the top three. Shubman Gill (251 runs this season) and Jos Buttler have carried the batting. When both failed against MI, GT folded spectacularly.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill (c) | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| 5 | Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| 6 | Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| 7 | Jason Holder | All-rounder |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | Leg-spinner |
| 9 | Ashok Sharma | Bowler |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| 12 | Kagiso Rabada (Impact) | Bowler |
Key Notes:
- Prasidh Krishna leads the IPL 2026 wicket charts with 11 wickets from 6 matches. He was also the Purple Cap winner in IPL 2025.
- Rashid Khan has taken 6 wickets from 5 games at an economy of roughly 6 RPO. He also owns 25 IPL wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but now travels to Chinnaswamy, where short boundaries and aggressive batters make life harder for spinners.
- GT’s pace bowling average of 24.89 is the best in IPL 2026, led by Siraj, Rabada, Prasidh, and Ashok Sharma.
- Mohammed Siraj returns to Chinnaswamy as a GT player for the first time since leaving
- RCB, adding an emotional subplot to this fixture.
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report, IPL 2026
The Chinnaswamy is not a place where bowlers make friends. It is one of the most batting-friendly venues in world T20 cricket, and the IPL 2026 season has done nothing to change that reputation.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Capacity | ~35,000 (IPL 2026 cap) |
| Pitch Type | Flat, true surface, batting paradise |
| Average 1st Innings Score (IPL, recent seasons) | 185 to 195 runs |
| Boundary Size | Short on both sides (55 to 60 metres) |
| Best Strategy | Bat second (dew factor, chasing advantage) |
What to expect from the surface on April 24:
- Early movement for pacers is possible. A hint of grass may offer slight seam movement in the first 2 to 3 overs. Siraj and Hazlewood will want to exploit that window.
- Batters dominate from the powerplay onward. Once the new ball loses its shine, this becomes a run-fest. RCB posted 240 against MI at Wankhede, and Chinnaswamy is typically even more generous.
- Short boundaries are a constant factor. Chinnaswamy dimensions are among the smallest in the IPL. Mishits regularly sail over the rope, which is bad news for GT’s pacers and good news for Kohli and Salt.
- Dew in the second innings. Evening games at this venue see significant dew from the 13th to the 15th onward. Bowlers struggle to grip the ball, making yorkers harder to execute. This is the primary reason chasing teams win more often here.
- Expected score range: 180 to 210 per innings. A total of 200+ is realistic for either side, especially if Kohli and Salt or Gill and Buttler fire.
Bengaluru Weather Report, April 24, 2026
April in Bengaluru is peak summer. Daytime temperatures will hover around 36°C, but the match starts at 7:30 PM IST, so expect conditions to cool down to around 23 to 26°C during play.
Rain probability is low but not zero. Bengaluru averages about 3 to 8 rainy days in April, but scattered showers are usually brief and unlikely to cause a full match interruption. A full 40-over game is expected.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Condition | Mostly clear, slight chance of scattered showers |
| Temperature | 27°C to 36°C (daytime), 23°C to 26°C (evening) |
| Humidity | Moderate to High (~55 to 65%) |
| Wind Speed | Light winds, 8 to 14 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Partly cloudy, no sustained rain clouds |
| Dew Factor | Expected from ~13th to 15th over of the 2nd innings onward |
| Rain Probability | Less than 15% during match hours (7:30 PM to 10:45 PM IST) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low. A full 40-over contest is very likely |
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head: Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History):
| Matches Played | RCB Wins | GT Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The rivalry is perfectly balanced at 3-3 after 6 meetings. GT joined the IPL in 2022, so all matches between these two sides are relatively recent.
Last 5 Matches:
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | GT | 8 wickets | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| IPL 2024 | May 4, 2024 | RCB | 4 wickets | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| IPL 2024 | Apr 28, 2024 | RCB | 9 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| IPL 2023 | May 21, 2023 | GT | 6 wickets | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| IPL 2022 | May 19, 2022 | RCB | 8 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium |
Rivalry highlights:
- Virat Kohli leads the run chart in this fixture with 351 runs from 6 innings, including three fifties and a hundred.
- GT won at Chinnaswamy in IPL 2025, chasing 169 with Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan steering the chase comfortably.
- Mohammed Siraj has been a thorn for RCB since switching to GT. He struck in the powerplay in the last meeting at Chinnaswamy, dismissing his former teammates cheaply.
Our Prediction: RCB Have Better Chances to Win Against GT in IPL 2026 Match 34
Bottom line up front: RCB win, chasing a target in the 185 to 200 range.
Why RCB Win
- Home fortress. RCB lost only one match at Chinnaswamy in IPL 2026. Their record of posting 240 at Wankhede shows this batting lineup can score anywhere, but at their own ground, they are a different animal.
- Form advantage. Four wins from six, the second-best NRR in the tournament (+1.171), and the top two run-scorers in the side are both in sparkling form.
- Hazlewood is back. The return of Australia’s premier death-overs bowler strengthens an attack that was already performing well without him. Hazlewood plus Bhuvneshwar is one of the most experienced new-ball pairings in the IPL.
- Spin control. Krunal Pandya (100 IPL wickets) and Suyash Sharma have been lethal in the middle overs this season. Against MI, their combined eight overs went for just 73 runs and yielded three wickets.
Why GT Could Win
- Best pace attack in the tournament. GT’s combined pace bowling average of 24.89 is the lowest in IPL 2026. Siraj, Rabada, Prasidh, and Ashok Sharma can take wickets in any phase.
- Siraj factor. Mohammed Siraj knows this ground inside out. He spent years bowling at Chinnaswamy as an RCB player and understands the angles, the wind patterns, and the short boundaries better than most.
- Rashid Khan. Even at Chinnaswamy, Rashid’s variations and pace make him difficult to target. He is the kind of bowler who can turn a middle-overs passage into a collapse.
- Gill and Buttler. When both are in form, this opening pair is among the most destructive in the league. Gill has 251 runs this season and recently became the youngest player to reach 4,000 IPL runs.
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Final Verdict
RCB’s combination of home advantage, batting depth, and in-form bowlers gives them the edge. GT has the bowling to challenge, but their batting fragility, exposed by MI, is a genuine concern. If Gill and Buttler don’t fire, GT’s middle order of Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, and Rahul Tewatia may not be enough to post or chase 190+ at this ground.
The dew factor further benefits the chasing side, and RCB have won the toss in their last two home games and bowled first each time. Expect more of the same.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Predicted Margin: 4 to 6 wickets (chasing)
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of April 22, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
