In a crucial IPL 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). RCB is without their star opener Phil Salt, who is sidelined due to an injury, and Jacob Bethell will take his place. Both teams are in contention for the playoffs, with GT needing a win to close the gap on the playoff spots, currently sitting with 4 wins and 4 losses. Meanwhile, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, is looking to secure the top position in the points table, having lost only 2 matches this season. The match features a spotlight on star players Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, who are the highest run-scorers for their respective teams, with Kohli having amassed 351 runs and Gill 330 runs so far. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been RCB's standout bowler, claiming 14 wickets in 8 games, while GT's Kagiso Rabada leads their bowling attack with 13 wickets. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for crucial points.