The stakes are high, and the stage is set for one of the most blockbuster affairs of IPL 2026 as the defending Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head to Ahmedabad to take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in league match 42 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB are riding sky-high on their flamboyant batting performances featuring Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, and the skipper Rajat Patidar himself.
Adding more to that, one thing that has shocked every cricket fan this IPL is the RCB’s destructive bowling attack duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, which has wreaked havoc on the opposition.
On the contrary, the season has been filled with ups and downs for the Titans. However, their balanced batting trio of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharshan, and Jos Buttler have shown some pretty good touches in the recent games and will be hoping to carry on the same momentum ahead.
GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026: Match 42 Details
| Category | Details |
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Match 42) |
| Date | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports & JioHotstar |
Narendra Modi Stadium Motera Pitch Report
The Ahmedabad track for tonight is expected to be a batting-friendly surface with a par score of 190–205. Fresh updates confirm that pacers like Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood will find early swing and bounce, but the pitch flattens significantly after the first 6 overs. Rashid Khan remains the biggest threat here; 32% of wickets at this venue have gone to spin this season. With moderate dew expected to increase as the night progresses, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly bowl first.
GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026: Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar.
(Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma.
(Impact Player: Tim David).
Note: Phil Salt remains sidelined due to a net injury; Jacob Bethell continues in the XI.
GT vs RCB Dream11 Team Prediction (Match 42, IPL 2026)
- Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler
- Batters: Virat Kohli (VC), Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
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Captain (C): Shubman Gill (GT) – He is the most dangerous batter in this rivalry and thrives in Ahmedabad. After a century in his last outing against RCB, he is the top choice.
- Vice-Captain (VC): Virat Kohli (RCB) – Kohli is the highest aggregate run-scorer in this fixture (432 runs in 7 innings). Coming off a brilliant 81 in the reverse fixture, he is indispensable.
Budget & Wildcard Picks
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Sai Sudharsan (GT): In exceptional form with a century and a crucial knock in his last two games.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Fresh off a 4-wicket haul against DC, his new-ball dominance is crucial.
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