Fantasy cricket tips, playing XI, pitch report for captain and vice-captain in match 34

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The fast-paced drama of IPL 2026 moves to the batting paradise of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Lock horns with Gujarat Titans (GT) To Friday, April 24, 2026. This Game 34 is a crucial turning point for both sides; While RCB looks to cement their place in the top three, the Titans are keen to bounce back after a heavy defeat against Mumbai. With short boundaries and a flat deck on offer, fantasy gaming fans are in for a scorefest.

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Everything you need to know

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is historically known as a graveyard for bowlers and a paradise for power hitters. The red-bottomed pitch provides a consistent, real bounce that allows batsmen to play through the line with ease. Small boundaries and a fast outfield further increase the hit rate and result overall 200 almost mandatory for the side that bats first. Spinners often find it difficult to grip the ball here, especially in the second innings dew becomes a factor. Fast bowlers with good variations and fast yorkers like Josh Hazlewood will be crucial in the death overs.

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Likely playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI: Phil Salt (week), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood.

(Impact Players: Venkatesh Iyer).

Gujarat Titans (GT) Probable XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.

(Impact Players: Shahrukh Khan)

RCB vs GT Dream11 Team

Wicket keeper: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
Doughs: Virat Kohli (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan
All-rounder: Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd
Bowler: Rashid Khan, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Picking the right leadership duo is crucial at a venue like Chinnaswamy where an explosive innings can decide the entire fantasy contest.

Captain selection:

• Virat Kohli (RCB): The legendary opener was remarkably consistent in IPL 2026, scoring 247 runs at an average of 49. His excellent record against GT (average 114.67) makes him the safest choice for captain.

• Shubman Gill (GT): After scoring a brilliant half-century in the win against KKR, the Titans skipper has scored 265 runs this season. His ability to lock down and then accelerate innings makes him a top contender for the 2X points slot.

Vice-captain selection:

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