⚡ Virat Kohli chasing IPL 9000-run milestone — King Kohli is on the cusp of becoming the first batter ever to score 9000 runs in the IPL. With 228 runs in 5 matches this season and nearing the landmark, Chinnaswamy — his home ground — could be the perfect stage for this historic moment tonight.
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GT arrive devastated: A 99-run thrashing by MI in their last game (bundled out for 100 chasing 200) is their largest-ever margin of defeat. Shubman Gill's men haven't recovered. However Gill himself is in form (3 fifties in 5 games, 265 runs) and Mohammed Siraj returns to the ground he called home for 7 seasons — a dangerous subplot.
Tata IPL 2026 · Match 34 · RCB Last Home Game at Chinnaswamy
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RCB
4W · 2L · 3rd · 8 pts
WWWWL
VS
Match 347:30 PM ISTFri, 24 April 2026Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru
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GT
3W · 2L · 5th · 6 pts
LWWWL
🏟️ M. Chinnaswamy · RCB's Last Home Game Here📺 JioHotstar · Star Sports🏏 High-Scoring · Batting Paradise🌤️ No Rain · Clear Evening
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365CBTF Match Prediction
🔴 RCB to Win — Dominant Home Finish
Confidence: 65% — Defending champions, Kohli's 114.67 avg vs GT, RCB 2-1 at Chinnaswamy H2H, last game at this ground. But Siraj's Chinnaswamy knowledge + GT's dangerous top-3 make this a genuine contest.
🏏 Match Overview
Match 34 of Tata IPL 2026 features one of the richest storylines of the season — defending champions RCB hosting Gujarat Titans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in what is RCB's last home game in Bengaluru before moving to Raipur for their remaining "home" fixtures. With playoff spots up for grabs, this is a hugely consequential game for both franchises.
RCB (4W-2L, 8 pts, 3rd) come in after a five-day break following their narrow six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. That defeat was a blip — they scored 175/8, which would normally be enough at this ground, but DC's batting machine answered on the night. RCB have used the break for match simulations and Virat Kohli has had extra recovery time for a mild ankle strain. They have won 3 of their 4 Chinnaswamy matches this IPL season and have crossed 200 twice here.
Gujarat Titans (3W-2L, 6 pts, 5th) arrive reeling from their worst-ever defeat — a 99-run thrashing at the hands of Mumbai Indians. Bundled out for just 100 chasing 200, their middle order caved spectacularly. Washington Sundar top-scored with 26. The structural fragility is a known weakness: when Gill, Sudharsan and Buttler fail, the innings collapses. But Mohammed Siraj walking back to Chinnaswamy — the ground he spent 7 seasons mastering — is the evening's defining subplot.
🌟 Historic Subplot — Siraj at Chinnaswamy: Mohammed Siraj spent 7 seasons with RCB. He knows every blade of grass at this ground. In the last Chinnaswamy meeting, he ripped through RCB's top order with a three-wicket haul. Wearing GT colours tonight, he will be extra motivated. If he dismisses Kohli early, the match changes shape entirely.
📊 IPL 2026 Points Table — After Apr 23
#
Team
P
W
L
Pts
Form
1
🔴 Punjab Kings
7
5
2
10
WWWLW
2
🔴 Rajasthan Royals
7
4
3
8
WWLWL
3
🔴 RCBDef. Champ
6
4
2
8
WWWWL
4
🟢 Mohun Bagan SG
9
6
3
12
WWDWW
5
🔵 GTToday
5
3
2
6
LWWWL
6
🔵 Mumbai City FC
7
3
4
6
LLWLL
7
🟡 CSK
7
3
4
6
WLLLW
8
🔥 SRH
8
3
5
6
WLWLL
9
🔷 MI
7
2
5
4
LLWLL
10
🟣 KKR
9
1
8
2
LLLLL
Source: ESPNCricinfo / IPL Official · Updated post Apr 23 matches · RCB win today → move to 2nd on points.
📈 Key IPL 2026 Season Stats
228
Kohli runs (5 matches)
265
Gill runs (5 matches)
11
Prasidh wickets (Purple Cap)
186
Avg Chinnaswamy score '26
3/26
Bhuvi vs DC (last game)
3/33
Rabada vs MI (last game)
200+
RCB posted 200 twice here
206
Buttler runs (5 matches)
⚔️ RCB vs GT Head to Head
4
🔴 RCB Wins
2
🔵 GT Wins
6
Total Meetings
2-1
RCB at Chinnaswamy
114.67
Kohli avg vs GT 🤯
351
Kohli H2H runs (top scorer)
104*
Gill highest (Chinnaswamy '23)
5
Siraj H2H wickets (top)
🔑 The Kohli-GT Equation: Virat Kohli's average of 114.67 against Gujarat Titans is his highest against any active IPL franchise. He has 351 runs in 6 meetings — including 4 half-centuries or more. GT bowlers have never found a consistent formula to dismiss him. Rashid Khan and Siraj will need to be at their very best to deny Kohli yet another big score at Chinnaswamy tonight.
👥 Predicted Playing XIs
🔴 RCB XI
1Virat KohliBAT
2Phil SaltBAT
3Devdutt PadikkalBAT
4Rajat Patidar (C)C/BAT
5Jitesh Sharma (WK)WK
6Tim DavidBAT
7Romario ShepherdALL
8Krunal PandyaALL
9Bhuvneshwar KumarBOWL
10Suyash SharmaSPIN
11Josh HazlewoodBOWL
⚡ Impact: Rasikh Salam Dar / Venkatesh Iyer
🔵 GT XI
1Shubman Gill (C)C/BAT
2Sai SudharsanBAT
3Jos Buttler (WK)WK
4Washington SundarALL
5Glenn PhillipsBAT
6Shahrukh KhanBAT
7Rashid KhanALL
8Kagiso RabadaBOWL
9Mohammed SirajBOWL
10Prasidh KrishnaBOWL
11Ashok SharmaBOWL
⚡ Impact: Rahul Tewatia / Jason Holder
⚠ No notable injury concerns for either side. Both teams expected to field full-strength XIs. Virat Kohli's mild ankle strain not expected to affect selection.
⭐ Key Players to Watch
RCB
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Virat Kohli
228 IPL 2026 runs in 5 matches. Average of 114.67 vs Gujarat Titans — highest against any IPL franchise. 351 H2H runs overall. Chasing 9000 IPL career runs. His last Chinnaswamy appearance was the DC loss (scored 28) — expect him to respond at his home ground in the final Bengaluru appearance.
RCB
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The veteran pacer took 3/26 in 4 overs vs DC — his best of the season. At Chinnaswamy with early dew and a hard pitch, Bhuvi's swing and seam movement in the powerplay is one of the most valuable weapons in the IPL. GT's top order is fragile — Bhuvi could set the tone in over 1.
RCB
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Tim David
The Singapore power-hitter specialises in high-pressure Chinnaswamy finishes. Scored 26 vs DC in the last game — but his real value is death-overs hitting. In a high-scoring match at this ground, Tim David batting at 6 with a 12-ball 30+ cameo can be the difference between 190 and 215.
GT
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Mohammed Siraj
5 H2H wickets vs RCB — most by any GT bowler. 7 seasons at Chinnaswamy as an RCB player. He knows every angle, every batter's weakness on this surface. In last year's meeting, he took 3 wickets here to derail RCB's innings. His extra motivation vs his former club makes him GT's most dangerous player tonight.
GT
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Shubman Gill (C)
265 runs in 5 matches — IPL 2026's leading run-scorer. 3 fifty-plus scores. Highest score: 104* off 52 balls at Chinnaswamy in 2023. If Gill launches tonight, everything changes for GT. His stroke play on this fast outfield is devastating — and he has proven history at this ground.
GT
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Rashid Khan
The leg-spinner doesn't get as much turn at Chinnaswamy as at slower venues — but his pace through the air and the googly are always dangerous on any surface. If Rashid ties down Kohli in the middle overs with dot balls, it creates pressure across the entire RCB innings. GT's defensive bowling trump card.
⚡ Critical Battles
The Rivalry
Mohammed Siraj vs Virat Kohli
The match's defining contest. Ex-teammates who know each other's games inside-out. Siraj took Kohli's wicket in Chinnaswamy last season with a perfectly pitched outswinger. Kohli averages 114.67 vs GT — but Siraj is not just any GT bowler. This duel will set the emotional and tactical tone of the entire evening.
RCB's Key
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Shubman Gill
Bhuvi's new-ball swing vs Gill's magnificent attacking technique. Bhuvi's 3/26 last game shows he's in prime form. If he nips one back to disturb Gill's stumps in the powerplay, GT's terrifyingly fragile middle order is exposed immediately. The match could hinge on this single over.
GT's Weapon
Kagiso Rabada vs Phil Salt / Patidar
South Africa's powerhouse pacer — 3/33 in his last game vs MI. At Chinnaswamy's short boundaries, Rabada typically fires short and hard, asking questions of aggressive batters. Salt (63 vs DC) loves pace on. This battle in overs 1-6 could define how many runs RCB post if they bat first.
The Decider
Suyash Sharma vs Jos Buttler
Young legspinner Suyash Sharma in the middle overs vs Buttler — who has 206 runs this season but can be tied down by wrist-spin. Chinnaswamy's pitch gives some grip for leg-spin and a set Buttler can clear any boundary — but Suyash's googly could be the match-winning delivery at a crucial juncture.
🌱 Pitch Report — M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Pitch Characteristics
SurfaceBatting Paradise · Fast
Avg 1st Innings '26185–190 runs
RCB's 200+ count2 times this season
Highest ever IPL total263/5 (RCB vs PWI 2013)
Spinner assistanceMinimal — some grip
Pace helpEarly swing — powerplay
Boundary sizeShort — 59m avg
Toss preferenceBat first (no dew here)
Chinnaswamy RCB vs GT Records
H2H here (3 games)RCB lead 2-1
Lowest GT total here147 ao (May 2024)
Kohli runs here vs GTHigh — all 3 appearances
Gill highest here104* off 52 (May 2023)
RCB home record '263W from 4 games
Siraj wickets here (H2H)Multiple — knows this pitch
This is RCB's...Last Chinnaswamy home game
🏟️ Chinnaswamy is IPL's most explosive batting ground. The site of the highest total in IPL history (263/5 by RCB in 2013), short square boundaries, and fast outfield make 200+ a realistic target for any team. However, unlike Wankhede, there is less dew at Chinnaswamy — meaning batting first is generally the preferred option if you win the toss. Expect 190-215 tonight.
🌤️ Weather — Bengaluru, 24 April 2026
🌡️Temp: 26–30°C
💧Humidity: 50–60%
🌤️Conditions: Clear — no rain risk
🌬️Wind: Mild — no dew concern
📺Full game guaranteed: 0% rain probability
Bengaluru in late April is pleasant compared to Mumbai or Hyderabad — cooler than coastal cities with no humidity-driven dew issues. Conditions are ideal for a full 40-over game with no weather interruptions. No tactical advantage for either side based on weather alone.
💰 Betting Tips — RCB vs GT
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Match Winner
🔴 RCB to Win
~1.65–1.80
Home fortress, Kohli's 114.67 avg vs GT, 2-1 Chinnaswamy H2H, GT shattered after 99-run loss, last home game motivation.
Top Scorer
Virat Kohli
~2.80–3.50
114.67 avg vs GT — his best vs any franchise. Last Chinnaswamy home game. On 9000 milestone. Hugely motivated.
Top GT Batter
Shubman Gill
~2.50–3.20
265 runs this season — IPL 2026 leading scorer. 104* at Chinnaswamy in 2023. Only GT batter who can win alone.
1st Innings Over
Over 190.5
~1.72
Chinnaswamy avg 186 this season. RCB crossed 200 twice here. Short boundaries + fast outfield = 190+ highly probable.
Top Bowler
Mohammed Siraj
~5.00–7.00
5 H2H wickets vs RCB. 7 seasons at Chinnaswamy. Ex-teammate angle. Premium value bet for the sentimental favourite.
Kohli 9000 Milestone
Kohli scores 50+
~2.20
Closing in on 9000 IPL runs. 114.67 avg vs GT. Last Chinnaswamy game. Form is good (228 runs in 5 games). Strong value.
🎯 365CBTF Final Verdict
RCB Predicted Score
195–215
Kohli leads from the front
GT Predicted Score
160–185
Top-3 dependent again
🏆 Our Verdict
We back Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win Match 34 with 65% confidence — our most decisive prediction in several matches. This is RCB's last home game at the Chinnaswamy, a stadium that has been their fortress all season (3W-1L). Kohli's numbers vs GT border on supernatural (114.67 average). GT's middle order is structurally fragile and their confidence is at its lowest after a humiliating 99-run defeat.
The warning sign is Siraj's knowledge of this ground and GT's top-3 — if Gill goes big (he has 104* here) and Buttler gets going (206 runs this season), a 185-190 chase is possible on this surface. But the combination of an emotionally charged last Chinnaswamy night, a Kohli gunning for 9000 runs, and Hazlewood-Bhuvi's world-class new-ball combination gives RCB the decisive edge.
WIN: 🔴 ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU
Confidence: 65%
❓ RCB vs GT FAQ
365CBTF predicts RCB to win with 65% confidence. Defending champions RCB are 3rd on the table (8 pts, 4W-2L), playing their last home game at Chinnaswamy — a ground where they have won 3 of 4 matches this season. Virat Kohli averages 114.67 vs Gujarat Titans — his highest against any IPL franchise. GT arrive shattered after a 99-run thrashing by MI. Key danger: Mohammed Siraj's deep knowledge of Chinnaswamy conditions and Shubman Gill's 104* record score here.
Virat Kohli is on the cusp of the 9000-run IPL milestone as of April 24, 2026. He has 228 runs in 5 matches this IPL 2026 season and is approaching this historic landmark for the first time in IPL history. With a 114.67 average vs Gujarat Titans — his best against any active franchise — and this being his last Chinnaswamy home appearance this season, the stars are aligned for Kohli to potentially reach 9000 IPL runs tonight.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is one of the most batting-friendly in the IPL — home of the highest-ever IPL total (263/5 by RCB in 2013). Fast outfield, short square boundaries (59m average), and flat hard pitch make high scoring routine. Average first innings score in IPL 2026 is 185-190. RCB crossed 200 twice here this season. Spinners get minimal assistance but some early swing for pacers. Teams batting first have won 3 of 4 Chinnaswamy matches in IPL 2026.
Yes. RCB vs GT Match 34 on April 24 is RCB's final home match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2026. After this, RCB play away fixtures before their second home venue — Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur — in May 2026. This emotional significance makes the match especially important for RCB's players and the 33,000-strong Chinnaswamy crowd.
Gujarat Titans suffered their worst-ever defeat in their previous match — a catastrophic 99-run loss to Mumbai Indians. GT batted second chasing 200 and were bundled out for just 100. The top order collapsed without providing any foundation, and Washington Sundar's 26 was their top score. Kagiso Rabada (3/33), Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj took wickets, but the batting was indefensible. GT have won 3 consecutive matches before this collapse, so the form reversal raises serious doubts about their middle-order depth.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Match 34 starts at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, 24 April 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Toss at 7:00 PM IST. Live on JioHotstar (streaming) and Star Sports (TV). Available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and multiple regional languages.
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