The thirty-fourth match of IPL 2026 is set for 24th April at 7:30 PM IST, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru battling Gujarat Titans at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Get the best RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 34th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Match Info
Hot Picks for RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Virat Kohli – Driving Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting charge, he has piled up 247 runs in 6 matches, highlighted by a top score of 69*, maintaining a fluent strike rate of 157.32 with consistent match-defining knocks. |
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Sai Sudharsan – Anchoring the middle phase for Gujarat Titans, he has compiled 135 runs in 6 matches, registering a top score of 73 while striking at 148.00. |
Top Picks:
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Phil Salt – Providing explosive starts for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has smashed 202 runs in 6 matches, including a rapid 78, operating at an aggressive strike rate of 168.33. |
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Jos Buttler – Powering the top order for Gujarat Titans, he has accumulated 206 runs across 6 games, with a highest of 60, striking at 156.00 while dominating the powerplay phases. |
Budget Picks:
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Glenn Phillips – Operating as a flexible middle-order option for Gujarat Titans, he has contributed 67 runs in 6 games, with a highest of 25, maintaining a strike rate of 134.00. |
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Tim David – Finishing innings with authority for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has hammered 173 runs in 6 outings, with a best of 70*, maintaining a blistering strike rate of 177.84. |
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Virat Kohli & Sai Sudharsan |
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Vice-Captain |
Jos Buttler & Phil Salt |
RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler (vc), Phil Salt
- Batters – Virat Kohli ©, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan
- All-rounders – Washington Sundar, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kagiso Rabada

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Phil Salt (vc)
- Batters – Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Tim David, Sai Sudharsan ©
- All-rounders – Glenn Phillips, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match 34 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Jacob Duffy |
NA |
NA |
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Kumar Kushagara |
NA |
NA |
RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today Match 34 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Virat Kohli |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Sai Sudharsan |
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Punt Picks |
Glenn Phillips and Tim David |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-5-2-2 |
RCB vs GT Match Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Gujarat Titans in Match 34 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and this contest will bring together two sides operating with different levels of consistency.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru currently occupy the 3rd position on the points table after registering four wins from six matches, whereas Gujarat Titans sit in 6th place with an even record of three wins and three losses, and therefore, both teams will view this fixture as an opportunity to strengthen their standing.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter this match after a close 6-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals, where Phil Salt produced a fluent 63 off 38 balls and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling effort with figures of 3/26. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans approach this clash following a heavy 99-run loss to Mumbai Indians, where they were bowled out for 100 in 15.5 overs while chasing 200, despite Kagiso Rabada providing early breakthroughs with the ball. Consequently, both teams will aim to correct their shortcomings and deliver a more composed performance.
The rivalry between these franchises remains evenly poised, as both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have secured three wins each in their six previous meetings, which reflects the competitive nature of this matchup. As the contest unfolds, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while Gujarat Titans will focus on regaining balance across departments to challenge their opponents effectively.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
3 |
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Gujarat Titans |
3 |
RCB vs GT Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
31°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Partly Cloudy |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
183 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
55% |
RCB vs GT Playing 11s (Predicted):
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11:
1) Virat Kohli
2) Phil Salt (wk)
3) Devdutt Padikkal
4) Rajat Patidar
5) Jitesh Sharma
6) Tim David
7) Romario Shepherd
8) Krunal Pandya
9) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10) Rasikh Salam
11) Josh Hazlewood
12) Suyash Sharma
Gujarat Titans Playing 11:
1) Shubman Gill
2) Sai Sudharsan
3) Jos Buttler (wk)
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Shahrukh Khan
6) Rahul Tewatia
7) Washington Sundar
8) Rashid Khan
9) Kagiso Rabada
10) Mohammed Siraj
11) Ashok Sharma
12) Prasidh Krishna
RCB vs GT Match Winner Prediction:
- Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Win probability: 59%
- Best batter: Virat Kohli
- Best bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Toss strategy: The team winning the toss should bat first.
- Expected score: 200–210
