IPL 2026 Today's Match: RCB vs GT playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Gujarat Titans endured a disappointing result in their previous outing, suffering a heavy 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians.

In Match 34 of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Gujarat Titans in what promises to be an important encounter. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar has won the toss and elected to field first on the night.  RCB have enjoyed a strong campaign so far, sitting third on the points table with four wins from six matches. However, they come into this game after a narrow setback against Delhi Capitals, where they lost by six wickets. 

 

Batting first, Bengaluru put up 175 runs, but Delhi chased the target down in the final over. Phil Salt was the standout performer with a fluent 63, while Tim David added a useful 26. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered an impressive spell of 3/26 in four overs, and Krunal Pandya also chipped in with a wicket.

 

 

Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, also endured a disappointing result in their previous outing, suffering a heavy 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians. Mumbai posted 199 while batting first, and Gujarat’s reply never got going as they were bowled out for just 100 runs. Their top order collapsed early, leaving them under pressure throughout the chase. 

 

Washington Sundar provided some resistance with a 26-run knock, but lacked support from the other end. Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/33, while Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj contributed with a wicket each. 

 

Rajat Patidar’s captaincy record in IPL (RCB)

Matches: 22

Wins: 15

Losses: 7

N/R: 0

Win percentage: 68.18%

 

Shubman Gill’s captaincy record in IPL (GT)

Matches: 32

Wins: 17

Losses: 15

N/R: 0

Win percentage: 53.13% 

 

IPL 2026: RCB playing 11 vs GT

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting strength is built around a powerful top order, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt providing aggressive starts and consistent scoring. The middle overs are stabilized by captain Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal, who help maintain momentum and control the innings. 

 

Tim David plays the finisher’s role effectively, adding crucial late-innings firepower. In the bowling unit, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the attack with his experience and control, while Josh Hazlewood supports him with disciplined new-ball spells. Together, they have formed a balanced RCB unit, combining explosive batting depth with a reliable and wicket-taking pace attack in IPL 2026.

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru playing 11: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal (C), RM Patidar, Tim David, JM Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, KH Pandya, B Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam

 

RCB squad for IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal

 

IPL 2026: GT playing 11 vs RCB

 

Gujarat Titans’ top order remains their biggest strength, with Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler forming a solid batting trio. Gill has been in excellent form with 265 runs in five innings, while Buttler has contributed 206 runs at number three. Sai Sudharsan, despite a lean patch, continues to open alongside Gill. 

 

However, the middle order is a concern, with limited support for Washington Sundar and inconsistent returns from Glenn Phillips and Shahrukh Khan, whose place is under pressure. GT’s bowling attack is strong, led by Kagiso Rabada, with Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ashok Sharma, and Rashid Khan in support.

 

GT playing 11: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

 

GT squad for IPL 2026: Shubman Gill (C), Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Kulwant Khejroliya, M Shahrukh Khan, Ashok Sharma, Rahul Tewatia

 

IPL 2026: RCB vs GT key player battles 

GT batters vs RCB bowlers player battle
Batter	Bowler	Inns	Runs	Outs	SR
Shubman Gill	Josh Hazlewood	6	25	2	83
Shubman Gill	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	11	66	4	103
Shubman Gill	Krunal Pandya	7	53	1	102
Jos Buttler	Jacob Duffy	4	32	1	152
Jos Buttler	Josh Hazlewood	10	119	1	170
Jos Buttler	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	18	106	7	110
Jos Buttler	Krunal Pandya	5	64	0	164
Jos Buttler	Romario Shepherd	11	69	2	173
Glenn Phillips	Jacob Duffy	5	23	2	100
Glenn Phillips	Josh Hazlewood	4	9	2	60
Washington Sundar	Krunal Pandya	4	5	2	45
Jason Holder	Romario Shepherd	12	39	5	95

  RCB batters vs GT bowlers 

RCB batters vs GT bowlers player battle
Batter	Bowler	Inns	Runs	Outs	SR
Virat Kohli	Prasidh Krishna	7	56	3	165
Virat Kohli	Kagiso Rabada	14	68	4	113
Virat Kohli	Rashid Khan	10	108	3	127
Phil Salt	Mohammed Siraj	4	56	2	200
Phil Salt	Kagiso Rabada	6	47	2	188
Phil Salt	Rashid Khan	2	7	2	88
Devdutt Padikkal	Mohammed Siraj	5	17	3	113
Devdutt Padikkal	Kagiso Rabada	6	57	0	173
Devdutt Padikkal	Rashid Khan	6	21	3	72
Tim David	Kagiso Rabada	3	24	2	133
Tim David	Rashid Khan	5	17	2	113
Venkatesh Iyer	Mohammed Siraj	6	31	0	91
Jitesh Sharma	Rashid Khan	5	37	1	161
Romario Shepherd	Kagiso Rabada	5	55	0	220
Romario Shepherd	Jason Holder	8	45	4	136
Krunal Pandya	Prasidh Krishna	6	25	0	132
Krunal Pandya	Mohammed Siraj	6	31	2	103
Krunal Pandya	Kagiso Rabada	8	42	2	150
Krunal Pandya	Rashid Khan	9	30	3	100