The Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is nearing the halfway point as we travel from the western part of India to the southern part, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) taking on Gujarat Titans (GT) in match number 34 of the tournament. It is going to be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The RCB vs GT clash is the defending champions’ final home game at this venue, as they are set to play their last two home matches in Raipur. Fans will arrive in large numbers to support RCB and watch the final home game at this venue. This will be a contest between two great players of modern cricket, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.
IPL 2026: RCB vs GT Preview:
RCB had a great start to their IPL campaign, and were looking unbeatable; However, they have suffered two defeats in six games so far in the competition. In their last game against Delhi Capitals, they failed to defend the target of 176 runs. However, they will try to turn the game around and win the match.
In the last game at home, the Titans were defeated by five-time winners Mumbai Indians. They were out for just 100 runs in the match and had to face defeat by 99 runs. Shubman Gill’s side will be looking to change their fortunes as they have won three games and lost three, and are placed 7th on the points table.
The RCB vs GT clash has given some amazing cricket experience to the fans. RCB and GT have clashed six times and both teams are evenly matched having won three games each. In the last five matches, GT has had the upper hand, winning three games and RCB winning two. The last time these two sides met, it was a Jos Buttler masterclass at this very venue.
The pitch for the RCB vs GT match will be pitch number 6, which was used for the RCB vs LSG game. It will be a used surface and will not have high scoring games as the wicket will have something to offer for spinners and new ball fast bowlers and even bowlers who bowl cutters.
The rising temperatures in Bengaluru have affected the pitch, making it drier, slower and more two-paced. It is expected to be a low-scoring encounter and the spinners of both the teams will have a good time. Any score between 170-190 will be a good score to defend on this wicket.
RCB Playing XI vs GT Today IPL 2026 Match 34
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (captain), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyyash Sharma, Rasikh Dhar.
GT Playing XI vs RCB Today IPL 2026 Match 34
Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), glen phillipsWashington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
RCB vs GT Impact Players Today IPL 2026 Match 34
Influential players of Royal Challengers Bangalore: Devdutt PadikkalJacob Bethel, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav
Gujarat Titans Impact Player: Rahul TewatiaJason Holder, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar
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