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Today’s RCB vs GT clash features a number of players who can deliver for your Dream11 fantasy teams – SPODA AI’s projections shows the players who could be good differential picks.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 34th game of IPL 2026. M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, will host this game on 24th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

RCB is third in the points table with four wins in six games. They suffered their second loss of the season in their last game against the Delhi Capitals, where David Miller finished off a thriller of a chase. None of the batters apart from Phil Salt (63 runs) got going in that game for the defending champions. But RCB’s batting is in top form, with Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, and Tim David performing consistently. 

Jitesh Sharma and Devdutt Padikkal will have to contribute a little more while Romario Shepherd and Krunal Pandya haven’t got a lot of opportunities to bat.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was at his best in the last game, picking up three wickets in the powerplay itself. Krunal Pandya has bowled well in the middle overs, while Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam have also bowled well. RCB will fancy their chances in this game against the GT

GT are coming off an embarrassing loss by 99 runs against the Mumbai Indians in their last game. They are seventh in the table with three wins and three losses in six games. Their overdependency on their top three got exposed in the last game, where none of them got going, and they got bowled out for just 100 runs.

The onus will be on Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan to carry the batting unit for at least 12-14 overs if GT is to win this game. Their bowlers have been in good form with Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj bowling really well with the new ball. Prasidh Krishna has been expensive in the last two games, and he has failed to pick up wickets in the middle overs. If he can deliver alongside Rashid Khan and Ashok Sharma, GT will give themselves a chance.

Match Details

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather

There was ample help for the pacers with the new ball in the last game at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The batters will come into the picture after the first few overs. The ball will come onto the bat nicely, allowing them to play their shots. Expect a high-scoring encounter, especially if RCB is batting first. Teams will prefer chasing. Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected.

A hot and clear night is forecast with no rain.

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

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Phil Salt has 202 runs in six matches so far with two fifties at a strike rate of 168.33. He will have to be cautious against the likes of Siraj and Rabada, but Salt is an attacking batter, and he can take the attack to the opposition if he gets going.
• Jos Buttler’s last two scores against RCB are 73* and 100*. He has a total of 589 runs in 17 games at an average of 49.10 at a strike rate of 154.20 with two fifties and two hundreds.

Key batter picks: 

• Virat Kohli has three fifties and a century in six matches against GT. He averages 87.80 at a strike rate of 143.30 for his 351 runs against them. SPODA AI lists Kohli as the best captaincy option for Dream11.
• Rajat Patidar is in the form of his life. The RCB skipper has piled up 195 runs in four games at an average of 65 and strike rate of 214.28 with two fifties. He’ll be an excellent C/VC pick as well, especially while batting first.
• Shubman Gill averages only 28.90 against RCB after 14 matches. He has scored 318 runs, including a century. But, Gill is the best batter for his side and will be a must pick despite his ordinary form against RCB. He is a popular C/VC choice as well.
• Sai Sudharsan has 159 runs in five games against RCB, including a half-century. Suhdarsan has failed to get going in this season apart from one game, and he’ll be looking forward to doing well in this game. He will face some serious threat against Bhuveshwar and Hazlewood, but he’s considered a 61.11% chance of making a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Krunal Pandya will be the best all-roudner pick for this game. GT’s middle order has struggled badly and he can pick up 2-3 wickets on his day. He can contribute with the bat as well and is a fantastic fielder too.

Key bowler picks: 

• Kagiso Rabada has 18 wickets in just eight matches against RCB. He’s picked up back-to-back three-wicket hauls in the last two games, and the conditions will suit him in this game, especially in the powerplay. Rabada will be a must, and try him as C/VC as well.
• Josh Hazlewood is another must pick in your fantasy teams. He can trouble the GT top order, and he’s been in good form with three wickets in three matches so far. Hazlewood can bowl in any phase of the innings.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar has a good record against Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler and he also has a 5-wicket haul against GT (2023). The new ball will move around for the pacers and Bhuvneshwar can exploit that in this game as well.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Prasidh Krishna
• Mohammed Siraj
• Tim David (bat first)

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head to Head: 6 matches; RCB 3 and GT 3.
• Josh Hazlewood (42.62% chance) and Kagiso Rabada (41.79% chance) are considered the bowlers with the highest probability of taking 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI.
• Virat Kohli vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 36 runs, 3 dismissals in 32 deliveries.
• Virat Kohli vs. Prasidh Krishna (T20s): 56 runs, 3 dismissals in 34 deliveries.
• Devdutt Padikkal vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 17 runs, 3 dismissals in 15 deliveries.
• Shubman Gill vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 66 runs, 4 dismissals in 63 deliveries.
• Jos Buttler vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 63 runs, 2 dismissals in 56 deliveries.

IPL 2026 34th Match: RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

ASK SPODA AI lists a certain great opener as a strong captain choice for Dream11 in this match.

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IPL 2026 34th Match: RCB vs GT 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 the bat which the Titans lack. GT will be overdependent on their top three for the majority of the scoring.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this match.

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