In the 42nd match of the IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been one of the standout teams of IPL 2026, winning six out of eight games and currently hold the second position in the table with 12 points. In their previous match, they bowled out the Delhi Capitals for just 75 runs in 16.3 overs and then chased down the target in just 6.3 overs. Josh Hazlewood took four wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up three wickets, restricting the opposition to a below-par total.

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans began the season with two early defeats, but then bounced back strongly with three consecutive wins and currently stand in fifth in the points table with eight points. They won their previous match by eight wickets against Gujarat Titans.

Both teams have already faced each other this season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Titans by five wickets. They successfully chased a target of 206 runs in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli was the standout performer in that match, scoring a match-winning 81 runs at a strike rate of 184.

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The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has proven excellent for batting. There should be some assistance available for the spinners as well, resulting in a good bat-and-ball contest. After winning the toss, both teams will look to chase

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