IPL 2026 GT vs RCB Today Match Weather Report: Rain is unlikely to play spoilsport as Gujarat Titans take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 30, 2026. According to the weather forecast, clear skies are expected in Ahmedabad, with no significant chance of rain during the match hours. Temperatures are likely to remain extremely high, ranging between 39°C at the start and dropping to around 27°C by the end of the game, with humidity levels between 35 to 45 per cent. Winds are expected to blow at a moderate pace.
Pitch Report
The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium is generally batting-friendly, with good bounce and a quick outfield aiding stroke play. The average first-innings score at the venue ranges between 175 and 185, with recent matches seeing totals closer to 190. Dew is likely to play a role in the second innings, making chasing a preferred option.
The fixture holds significant importance for both teams. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently in strong form with 12 points and a win here could take them to the top of the points table, overtaking Punjab Kings. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have 8 points and are coming off a win over Chennai Super Kings, keeping them firmly in the playoff race.
Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Nuwan Thushara, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal
Gujarat Titans Squad: Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Kulwant Khejroliya, Nishant Sindhu, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Connor Esterhuizen
Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav SutharImpact Player: Prasidh Krishna
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam DarImpact Player: Jacob Bethell