IPL 2026 Match 34: RCB Predicted Playing XI vs GT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in match No. 34 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, April 24.

This promises to be an intriguing clash, with two teams hoping to return to winning ways. Rajat Patidar’s RCB have four wins from six games. Meanwhile, Gujarat have three wins in six.

RCB Predicted Playing XI vs GT, Match 34, IPL 2026 

Top-order: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal

Phil Salt has batted with intent, despite struggling in a few games at the start of the season. He is averaging 33.6 and striking at 168.34. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli seems set for another prolific campaign with the bat. He has 247 runs in six innings at an average of 49.40. Devdutt Padikkal notched up half-centuries in the first to games but has been quiet since then.

Middle-order: Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd

Rajat Patidar has looked in sublime form. He is hitting th bowlers cleanly, and making world-class bowlers look clueless. Tim David has a staggering average of 86.50 this season, having been dismissed only twice in six innings. His strike rate is also an impressive 203.53. 

Jitesh Sharma, however, needs to find form, as he is only averaging 10.40, with a highest score of 23 in IPL 2026. Romario Shepherd would be a little low on confidence, having failed to defend 15 in the last over in the last game against the Delhi Capitals.

Bowlers: Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood

Krunal Pandya has been in red-hot form with the ball. He has varied his pace and surprised batters with a bouncer here and there. In six matches, he has taken eight wickets at 22.50. Bhuvneshar Kumar is rolling back the years with his exemplary display of bowling, especially with the new ball. 

Suyash Sharma has bagged four wickets in five games. RCB would want their wrist spinner to go for wickets instead of restricting the scoring rate. Josh Hazlewood took a bit of tap in the last game but expect a champion bowler like him to bounce back strongly.

RCB’s Predicted Playing XI: 

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (capt), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood

Impact Player: Rasikh Salam

FAQs 

When and where will the match be played? 

The match 34 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on the Gujarat Titans will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, April 24.

What could be a winning score in this match? 

Considering the Chinnaswamy surface, which generally batting friendly, a total in the range of 210-220 could be match-winning. 

Which RCB player can make the biggest difference? 

Virat Kohli will be RCB’s player to watch out for, considering his magnificent form with the bat.   

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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