IPL 2026: GT vs RCB mega clash in Ahmedabad head-to-head, pitch report and probable playing XI

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today, in the exciting journey of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) will host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at their home ground Narendra Modi Stadium. This match between Titans captained by Shubman Gill and RCB led by Faf du Plessis/Virat Kohli is considered very important from the point of view of the race for the playoffs. Let us know every small and big information related to this match. Head-to-Head Record (Head-to-Head) In the history of IPL, the competition between these two teams has always been equal. Total matches: 6-8 (approximately) Gujarat Titans’ victory: 3-4 RCB’s victory: 3-4 Gujarat has the upper hand on the Ahmedabad ground, but RCB has an army of big hitters who can change any equation. Pitch Report (Ahmedabad Pitch Report) The pitch of Narendra Modi Stadium is generally considered a paradise for batsmen. Batting: The ball comes on the bat well in the initial overs, which can lead to big scores in the powerplay. Bowling: The fast bowlers get extra bounce on the black and red clay pitches here. The spinners may also get some help as the game progresses. Importance of the toss: Due to it being a night match, ‘dew’ will prove to be a big factor. The team winning the toss will prefer to bowl first. Weather Forecast and Rain Forecast: Temperature: The temperature in Ahmedabad this evening is expected to be between 32°C to 38°C. Rain: According to the Meteorological Department, the chance of rain during the match is negligible (0%). Fans will get to watch the entire 40 overs game without any interruption.Predicted Playing XIsGujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami (if fit), Noor Ahmed, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper).Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (captain), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Will Jacques, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Karn Sharma, Akash Deep.Match Prediction: Who will prevail?Gujarat Titans have a better idea of the support of their home crowd and the conditions. At the same time, if RCB’s top order remains in form, they can achieve any target. Experts are expecting a high-scoring match where a score of 200+ could be a par score.