Last Updated on 20 seconds ago by Charbel Coorey

Want to enter paid fantasy cricket contests? We’ve partnered with MyRex11, a trusted UAE‑based platform built for serious players.

iPhone users, download the app here.
Android users, download the app here.

Please play responsibly and within your limits.

Gujarat Titans (GT) will challenge the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 42nd game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Bengaluru, will host this game on 30th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. RCB defeated GT by five wickets in their first meeting this season.

GT Titans defeated CSK in their last game by eight wickets in a much-needed win. Gujarat is very much reliant on their top four for the bulk of the scoring, but Jason Holder’s addition to the squad has given them more balance. They really need the duo of Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia to start performing going forward

Kagiso Rabada has bowled brilliantly in the last few games, while Mohammed Siraj has been in good form as well. Arshad Khan was impressive in his first game this season. Rashid Khan’s form will be of a little concern, and now is a great time to deliver.

RCB, meanwhile, have been in terrific form this season. They are second in the table with six wins in eight games, and they have the best net run rate (1.919).

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazelwood blew DC away in an incredible powerplay burst. If the support bowlers can deliver more for RCB, they become even more dangerous.

Match Details

IPL 2026 42nd Match: GT vs RCB Probable Playing XIIs

RCB is expected to be unchanged from the last game, but Phil Salt will replace Jacob Bethell if he’s fit.

GT is expected to be unchanged as well, but they may look to bring in Prasidh Krishna for Manav Suthar in this game.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4.  Washington Sundar, 5. Jason Holder, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Arshad Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Manav Suthar

Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna/Rahul Tewatia

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Jacob Bethell, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar, 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Tim David, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Rasikh Salam Dar, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

There has been good assistance for the pacers with the new ball at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season, especially in the first innings. After that, it gets better for batting as the game progresses. There is little help for the spinners as well. The average first innings score here is 186 runs this season. Teams are expected to chase if they win the toss. 

It will be 36 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain. Dew can be a factor in the latter half of the game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs RCB: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:  .

• Jos Buttler scored 25 runs in the last game against RCB. He has a total of 614 runs in 18 games at an average of 47.20 and a strike rate of 154.30 with 3 fifties and a couple of hundreds against RCB. Buttler will be a must in your fantasy teams and an excellent C/VC choice.

Key batter picks: 

• Virat Kohli scored 81 runs in the last game against GT. He has 4 fifties and a century in 7 matches against GT, and he averages 86.30 at a strike rate of 149.50 for his 432 runs against them. Kohli has been in sublime form this season, and he’ll be a great C/VC option.
• Rajat Patidar is due a big knock for his team, and this might be the game where he gets going. Patidar is excellent against the spinners, and he will be a key batter for his side in the middle overs. You can try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
• Shubman Gill averages only 29.20 against RCB after 15 matches. He has scored 350 runs, including a century. Gill has failed to convert his starts into big scores in the last few matches, but he’s a class batter and can score big in this match. He is a popular C/VC choice as well.
• Sai Sudharsan scored a century in the last match against RCB. His last two scores are 89* and 100. He’s playing risk-free cricket and is known for scoring big on his day. Sudharshan will be a very safe C/VC choice. 
• Devdutt Padikkal has been a key batter for RCB at number 3. He’s been super aggressive and starts attacking from the first ball. He has 242 runs in 7 innings this season at a strike rate of 192.06 with three fifties to his name. He scored 55 off just 27 in the last game against Gujarat. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Jason Holder will bowl his full quota, and he is expected to bat at 5 or 6 for the Titans. He scored 23* off just 10 and picked up a wicket in the last match against RCB.

Key bowler picks: 

• Kagiso Rabada has 18 wickets in 9 matches against RCB. He was expensive in the last game against RCB (0/45) but he’s picked up 9 wickets in the last 4 matches on this ground. He will be a must in your fantasy teams.
• Josh Hazlewood picked up 4 wickets in the last match. He is bowling superbly with the new ball and picking up wickets consistently. Hazlewood will enjoy the conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium and he’s someone you can’t miss out on.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 14 wickets this season and he’s second in the purple cap race. He has picked up 10 wickets in the last four matches and has been a key bowler for his team alongside Josh Hazlewood. Bhuvi can trouble GT’s top 3 in this match.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Prasidh Krishna (if plays)
• Mohammed Siraj
• Tim David

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head to Head: 7 matches; RCB 4 and GT 3. 
• Virat Kohli vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 58 runs, 3 dismissals in 43 deliveries.
• Virat Kohli vs. Prasidh Krishna (T20s): 69 runs, 3 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
• Devdutt Padikkal vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 27 runs, 3 dismissals in 21 deliveries.
• Shubman Gill vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 67 runs, 4 dismissals in 65 deliveries.
• Jos Buttler vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 68 runs, 2 dismissals in 61 deliveries.
• Sai Sudharsan vs. Josh Hazlewood (T20s): 28 runs, 2 dismissals in 21 deliveries.

IPL 2026 42nd Match: GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today

Ready to take your fantasy cricket skills into real‑money contests? Join MyRex11 — our official UAE fantasy partner — and compete with confidence.

iPhone users, download the app here.
Android users, download the app here.

Please play responsibly and within your limits.

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

IPL 2026 42nd Match: GT vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites to win this game. They have good depth and quality on their side, especially with Devdutt Padikkal’s excellent form. One area they might lack is the support they need for Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans will have to be on their toes, especially with the bat in this game.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this match.