IPL 2026, GT vs RCB Today Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt is not part of the playing XI for Match 42 against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, as he continues to recover from an injury.

Salt has been ruled out for the third consecutive match after sustaining the injury during net sessions earlier in the tournament. The team management has not provided a specific timeline for his return.

In his absence, England batter Jacob Bethell has continued in the playing XI. Bethell had earlier replaced Salt and retained his spot after the team’s recent win over Delhi Capitals.

Salt has been an important player for RCB, especially at the top of the order, where his aggressive approach has helped the team build strong starts. He also played a key role in the franchise’s title-winning campaign last season.

RCB come into the match on the back of a dominant victory over Delhi Capitals, while Gujarat Titans are also coming off a win against Chennai Super Kings.

The franchise is expected to take a cautious approach with Salt’s recovery, with no official update yet on when he will return to action.

Toss Result

GT Captaain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl against RCB. Both teams have retained the same playing XI from their previous matches.

Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood

Impact Substitutes

Gujarat Titans Impact subs: Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact subs: Rasikh Salam Dar, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer