Match 34 of IPL 2026 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This is RCB’s last match at this venue this season, making it an important game for the team and fans.
The spotlight will be on Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill as both teams look to bounce back after recent losses.
Match Context
RCB started the season well but have lost momentum recently, with 2 defeats in their last 6 matches. In their previous game, they failed to defend 176 against Delhi Capitals.
Gujarat Titans are also coming off a heavy loss. They were bowled out for 100 by Mumbai Indians and lost by 99 runs. GT currently have 3 wins and 3 losses and are placed seventh on the points table.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | RCB Wins | GT Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 |
In the last 5 matches, GT have a slight edge with 3 wins.
Pitch Report: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Used surface (Pitch No. 6) |
| Batting | Slightly difficult |
| Bowling | Help for pacers and spinners |
| Conditions | Dry and slow |
| Expected Score | 170–190 |
The pitch is expected to be slow and two-paced. Spinners and bowlers using cutters may get help. This could be a slightly low-scoring match compared to usual Bengaluru games.
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Playing XI Today
RCB Playing XI
| Player |
|---|
| Virat Kohli |
| Phil Salt |
| Rajat Patidar (c) |
| Tim David |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
| Romario Shepherd |
| Krunal Pandya |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Josh Hazlewood |
| Suyash Sharma |
| Rasikh Dar |
Gujarat Titans Playing XI
| Player |
|---|
| 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 |
Impact Players for Today
RCB Impact Players
| Player |
|---|
| Devdutt Padikkal |
| Jacob Bethell |
| Venkatesh Iyer |
| Swapnil Singh |
| Mangesh Yadav |
GT Impact Players
| Player |
|---|
| Rahul Tewatia |
| Jason Holder |
| Anuj Rawat |
| Kulwant Khejroliya |
| Manav Suthar |
Match Outlook
Both teams are looking to recover from recent losses, so this match is very important.
The pitch conditions may make batting tricky, so bowlers could play a big role. Spinners especially can have a strong impact in the middle overs.
Fans can expect a competitive game as both teams aim to improve their position in the points table.
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