The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is nearing the halfway mark as we travel from the western part of India to the southern part, with the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match No. 34 of the tournament. It is set to be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The RCB vs GT clash at this venue is the defending champions’ final home game, as they are set to play their last two home games in Raipur. The fans will arrive in large numbers in support of RCB and to witness the final home game at this venue. It will be a clash between the two modern-day cricketing greats, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.
IPL 2026: RCB vs GT Preview:
RCB had a brilliant start to their IPL campaign, and they were looking unbeatable; however, they have suffered two losses in six games so far in the competition. In their last game against the Delhi Capitals, they failed to defend the target of 176 runs. However, they will look for a turnaround in this game and win the match.
In the last game at home, the Titans were outplayed by the five-time winners, the Mumbai Indians. They were bowled out for just 100 runs in the match and were handed a 99-run defeat. Shubman Gill’s side will look to change their fortunes as they have won three and lost three games, and placed 7th in the points table.
The RCB vs GT clash has given some amazing cricketing experience for the fans. RCB and GT have met six times, and both teams are equally poised, winning three games each. In the last five matches, GT have 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 venue.
The pitch for the RCB vs GT match will be pitch no.6, which was used for the RCB vs LSG game. It is going to be a used surface and will not have a high scoring game as the wicket will have something to offer for the spinners and the pacers with the new ball, and even with bowlers bowling cutters.
Rising temperatures in Bengaluru have impacted the pitch, making it dry, slower, and more two-paced. It is expected to be a low-scoring contest, and spinners of both teams will have a good time. Anything in the range of 170-190 will be a good score to defend on this wicket.
RCB vs GT Toss Result Today IPL 2026 Match 34
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl first. Rajat Patidar “
RCB Playing XI vs GT Today IPL 2026 Match 34
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dhar
GT Playing XI vs RCB Today IPL 2026 Match 34
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
RCB vs GT Impact Players Today IPL 2026 Match 34
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Players: Devdutt Padikkal, Jacob Bethell, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav
Gujarat Titans Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Anuj Rawaat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar
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