Prasidh Krishna IPL 2026 (Source: AFP)Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is not playing for Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 match against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The Karnataka-based fast bowler who bowled two overs for GT in their seventh IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and conceded 31 runs in his quota of two overs was earlier replaced in the playing XI by Madhya Pradesh-based fast bowler Arshad Khan during their clash against Chennai Super Kings.Even in their reverse fixture, GT vs RCB, Match number 42, the management has decided to keep Krishna out and enter with the the same squad as in their previous game. The back-to-back absence of the IPL 2025 purple cap winner has raised many eyebrows. Thus, this article explores why Prasidh Krishna is not playing today. GT captain on Krishna’s ouster in the GT vs RCB gameDuring the toss, GT skipper Shubman Gill didn’t provide any reason for Krishna’s absence from the XI for the big match against Chennai Super Kings, but it has been reported that Prasidh’s absence has nothing to do with his recent form.Talking about the team combination for today's match, Gill said, “We’re going with the same team as the last game.”Also read: India New T20 Captain- Shreyas Iyer Sidelined, Surprising Pick Emerges As SKY's ReplacementKrishna’s absence is a big setback for the Gujarat Titans, as he is their previous-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. In seven matches played so far, Krishna has picked up 12 wickets, which includes figures of 4 for 28 in four overs against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on April 12.Here’s how the GT playing 11 looks like vs RCB B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav SutharImpact Subs: Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant KhejroliyaHow has Prasidh Krishna’s IPL 2026 been so far? The Karnataka-based fast bowler had been excellent for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 and even briefly emerged as a leading contender for the Purple Cap with over 10 wickets in his first four games. Also read: After Riyan Parag, BCCI Goes For Rajasthan Royals In Vaping IncidentOperating as a key middle-overs and death-bowler, he achieved a career-best against LSG and has been instrumental in GT's wins, utilising smart variations and high-effort pace.Prasidh Krishna’s IPL 2026 statsAGAINSTSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableOVERSSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRUNSSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWICKETSSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableECONOMYSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TablePunjab KingsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table29SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table3SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table7.25SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRajasthan RoyalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table43SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table10.75SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDelhi CapitalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table52SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table13SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableLucknow Super GiantsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table28SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table7SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableKolkata Knight RidersSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table32SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table8SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMumbai IndiansSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table54SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table13.5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRoyal Challengers BengaluruSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table31SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table15.5Meanwhile, the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans are coming off an 8-wicket win over the five-time IPL champion, Chennai Super Kings. Gujarat Titans shrugged off their defeat in Bengaluru with a commanding response. Notably, CSK had recovered admirably after an early burst from Kagiso Rabada, scoring 115 runs in the second half of their innings to reach 158. Yet, even on a surface that offered occasional uneven bounce, it felt a touch light once GT's celebrated top-three found rhythm.Sai Sudharsan, fresh from his century in Bengaluru, carried the momentum forward with a sparkling 87 off 46 balls as the Titans cantered home with 20 deliveries to spare.Follow GT vs RCB Live Updates For Each And Every Detail Of The High-Octane IPL 2026 Clash
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