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RCB vs GT IPL 2026: RCB lost their last IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals in a close contest. They aim for a strong comeback as they face the Gujarat Titans on home turf. Both teams have three wins each this season.

Rajat Patidar’s side is third in the points table. They have won four of their first six matches. Beating GT would strengthen their position. The reigning champions struggled against DC and hope to learn from that loss.

Shubman Gill’s side has had a topsy-turvy campaign. They have won three matches and lost three, sitting seventh in the points table. After losing to the Mumbai Indians, they want to bounce back.

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Before the upcoming match, let's take a look at the toss update:

RCB Vs GT IPL 2026 toss update

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first. The pitch favors teams batting second at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Hosts made one change: Jacob Bethell replaces injured Phil Salt. Bethell will open alongside Virat Kohli.

Gujarat Titans made changes to their playing XI. Jason Holder and Manav Suthar will both play their debut matches.

RCB Vs GT Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam.

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Gujarat Titans Playing XI: Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.

RCB Vs GT: What the captains had to say

Rajat Patidar (RCB): "It's pretty obvious we want to bowl first. Chasing gives clarity about the wicket and score.

[team news] We have made one change: Phil Salt is injured so that Jacob Bethell will replace him in the lineup.

We are assessing the wicket and situation well. There’s a lot of planning behind that.

Shubman Gill (GT): "[Does it matter batting first?] Not really. Generally, on this ground, teams have had success chasing. But it looks like a good wicket.

Assess conditions quickly. If you get a good power play, build on it. Keep mounting on the good start.

Games like that can happen in tournaments like this. We need to remind ourselves what works for us and keep backing our team.

 


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