GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 42, IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team Today

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Gujarat Titans are ready to host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 42nd match of IPL 2026. The GT vs RCB match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both sides will meet at the scheduled date on April 30. The match will be live for fans from 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the match, here is a look at the GT vs RCB Dream11 prediction, the fantasy cricket tips, the top player picks and the best-predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks For GT vs RCB Dream11 Team Today- IPL 2026, Match 42

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill

Recent form in IPL: Matches- 7; Runs- 330; SR- 148.65

• Shubman Gill has been a dependable batter for Gujarat Titans, with an average of 47.14 and three 50s in IPL 2026 so far.
• At the Narendra Modi Stadium too, Gill's record has been phenomenal, as he boasts a strike rate of 161.2 and an average of 51.6 from the 28 IPL matches he has played there. He also has six half-centuries and three centuries at the same venue.

Jos Buttler

Recent form in IPL: Matches- 8; Runs- 270; SR- 151.69

• Jos Buttler is a terrific strike player for GT who takes charge after things get tough for openers Gill and Sudharsan. Buttler can score at massive strike rates, and given his record at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the England batter is set to be one of the most valuable picks for fantasy teams.
• Buttler has hit 58 boundaries and 22 sixes in Ahmedabad while conceding only 30.9% of dot balls he has faced while playing 363 deliveries across 14 matches. At the same venue, Buttler has an average of 51.6 from 568 runs.

Sai Sudharsan

Recent form in IPL: Matches- 9; Runs- 322; SR- 163.45

• Sai Sudharsan has also been one of the most prolific run-getters for Gujarat Titans, as he now averages 40.25 while having one century and two half-centuries to his name in this edition of the tournament.
• In Ahmedabad, Sai Sudharsan averages 49.7 at a solid strike rate of 158.4, while boasting nine half-centuries and two centuries at the same venue and having 1,342 runs from 29 matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli

Recent form in IPL: Matches- 8; Runs- 351; SR- 162.50

• Virat Kohli has been one of the highest run-getters for RCB in IPL 2026, with a solid average of 58.50 on board. He also has three half-centuries to his name, which underlines his consistency as an opener.
• At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Kohli has featured in six matches, where he averages a solid 40.0 while striking at 128.2. He also has one half-century on this ground, further underlining his fantasy value.

Devdutt Padikkal

Recent form in IPL: Matches- 7; Runs- 242; SR- 192.06

• Devdutt Padikkal has been in explosive form for RCB this year while also maintaining a solid average in the middle order. He averages 40.33 in IPL 2023, while having three half-centuries to his name already.
• At Ahmedabad, Padikkal has played 11 matches, where he averages 37.0 with a strike rate of 146.8, along with two half-centuries and one century to his name at the ground.

Krunal Pandya

Recent form in IPL: Matches- 8; Wickets- 9; Bowling SR- 18.00

• Hardik Pandya is a valuable all-rounder pick for RCB, given his ability to contribute in both departments. 
• While he hasn't made much impact with the bat this season, he has collected nine wickets from his eight appearances with the ball, showcasing his impact as one of the best all-rounder choices in the GT vs RCB clash.
• Pandya's presence in the squad will be a tactical weapon for RCB on a ground that offers little assistance to batters.

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - Record Of Chasing Teams

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has a record of teams chasing to win 23 times in IPL from 48 matches played here. While teams batting first have won 24 times.

As the average IPL 2026 score stands at a moderate 172.5 in this venue, a competitive and balanced competition is expected, with the captain winning the toss choosing to bowl first in the evening clash.

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GT vs RCB Risky picks- IPL 2026, Match 42

Phil Salt

Phil Salt is a promising aspect for Dream11 teams with his high strike rate and intent to smash balls out of the park. However, he is unreliable due to his inconsistent form so far in IPL 2026 and might be a risky pick in the GT vs RCB clash.

Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar, the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has a good average of 39.67. However, his reliability in recent times has been poor. In the last two matches, he has scored only 8 runs and is in hot-and-cold form. Hence, he could either be a hit or a miss in Dream11 fantasy teams.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan, the veteran spinner for the Gujarat Titans, is also in hot-and-cold form with the ball. From eight matches, he has managed to take eight wickets but has been expensive, with an economy rate of 8.79. Hence, although he is a strike bowler for GT, he can prove costly for his side.

GT vs RCB Differential picks- IPL 2026, Match 42

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar emerges as a valuable utility pick for GT in Dream11 teams due to his ability to contribute across multiple phases of the game. In Ahmedabad conditions, where the new ball can offer slight grip, Sundar is often deployed in the powerplay to bowl tight, defensive lines. Additionally, his role as a floating batter in the 2026 season adds another dimension.

Suyash Sharma

Suyash Sharma stands out as a high-risk, high-reward differential option for RCB, primarily due to his deceptive leg-spin and well-disguised googly. His “mystery” factor can trouble GT’s aggressive middle-order batters, especially those who tend to struggle against quality wrist spin. Bowling quickly through the air, Suyash becomes even harder to read under lights, increasing his wicket-taking potential.

Jitesh Sharma

Jitesh Sharma offers strong fantasy potential as a wicketkeeper-batter for RCB, combining explosive finishing skills with additional points from behind the stumps. Known for his ability to clear boundaries from the very first ball, Jitesh can produce quickfire cameos that often outscore more cautious top-order innings, especially on high-scoring grounds like Ahmedabad.

GT vs RCB Captain And Vice-captain Picks- IPL 2026, Match 42

GT vs RCB Dream11 prediction Team for Small Leagues- IPL 2026, Match 42

GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler

Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal

All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Shubman Gill

GT vs RCB Dream11 prediction Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

GT vs RCB, IPL 2026: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt

Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Tim David

All-rounders: Washington Sundar, Jason Holder

Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood

Captain: Sai Sudharsan
Vice-captain: Shubman Gill

GT vs RCB Dream11 prediction expert advice

The Dream11 fantasy teams for the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 match will see a solid battle between the bat and the ball at the Ahmedabad pitch. Hence, a batting and all-rounder-heavy team pick is suggested.

A 1-4-4-2 combination would be ideal for small leagues, with power-packed batters and all-rounders in the lineup in the RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team for grand leagues.

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