Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2026 Today Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans in their seventh match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. Both teams head into this contest looking to bounce back after defeats in their previous matches and will be eager to strengthen their position in the points table.
RCB are coming off a six-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals, while GT suffered a heavy 99-run defeat against Mumbai Indians. With both sides aiming to return to winning ways, this clash promises to be crucial in shaping their playoff hopes.
Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Match 28
- Series: Indian Premier League 2026
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue
Pitch Report
The surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, traditionally known for high-scoring encounters, has recently slowed down. After several 200+ totals earlier in the season, the last few matches have seen reduced scores around 150–170.
The pitch is expected to be two-paced, making stroke play challenging. Dew could play a role later in the evening, which might encourage teams to chase after winning the toss.
Weather Forecast
Weather conditions in Bengaluru are expected to remain warm and clear. Temperatures will hover between 30–33°C during the evening, with no chances of rain. A mild breeze could assist bowlers slightly, but overall, uninterrupted play is expected.
Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal
Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Luke Wood, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Connor Esterhuizen
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam Dar
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma
(Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia)