RCB vs GT Head-to-Head IPL Records & Deep Stats Analysis

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans: Overall IPL Record

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have produced one of the most evenly matched head-to-head records in recent IPL history. Across six encounters spanning four seasons (2022–2025), each team has won exactly three matches — a statistical deadlock that makes every future meeting between them a genuine tiebreaker. Unlike older rivalries defined by clear dominance, this one has swung decisively season to season, with no team managing back-to-back wins in consecutive years until RCB swept both 2024 fixtures. GT quickly hit back with a commanding 8-wicket victory in 2025 to restore parity.

The Kohli–Gill dynamic gives this rivalry a special dimension beyond the scorecards. Virat Kohli has accumulated 344 runs against GT at an average of 114.67, the highest he holds against any single IPL franchise. In the 2023 encounter at Chinnaswamy, both captains scored centuries — Kohli’s unbeaten 101 and Gill’s 104 off 52 balls — in one of the finest batting duels the IPL has seen. With Shubman Gill now the GT captain and Mohammed Siraj switching from RCB to GT ahead of IPL 2026, the personal subplots in this fixture have only deepened. For context on where both sides currently stand in the 2026 season, see the live IPL 2026 Points Table.

Venue-Wise Head-to-Head Records

Three of the six matches in this rivalry have been played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, making it the primary battleground. Interestingly, despite RCB calling Chinnaswamy home, GT have won two of those three Bengaluru encounters. Away from Bengaluru, the 2022 season saw both teams play at neutral venues in Mumbai, where results were split one apiece. RCB’s only away win in this fixture came in Ahmedabad in 2024 — and it was one of the most dominant chases of that season.

At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Chinnaswamy has been GT’s preferred hunting ground in this rivalry. They secured wins here in 2023 (Gill’s century duel) and 2025 (an 8-wicket demolition), while RCB’s sole Chinnaswamy win came in 2024 when their bowlers dismissed GT for just 147. RCB’s home fans have witnessed more disappointments than victories against the Titans at this ground — a counterintuitive trend that adds to the intrigue of their April 24, 2026 clash at the same venue.

At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

RCB’s record in Ahmedabad against GT is flawless — one match, one win, and it was not close. In IPL 2024, GT posted 200 at the Narendra Modi Stadium and still lost by 9 wickets, as RCB’s batting lineup — led by Will Jacks’ century — dismantled the target in 13.4 overs. For a franchise often criticised for struggling away from Chinnaswamy, this remains their most impressive performance in the history of this rivalry.

At Neutral Venues in Mumbai (2022)

Both 2022 encounters were played at neutral venues due to scheduling logistics. GT won the first clash at Brabourne Stadium by 6 wickets, chasing down 170. RCB levelled the score in the reverse fixture at Wankhede Stadium, with Virat Kohli scoring 73 off 54 balls to anchor the chase. These early meetings established that both teams were capable of winning on any surface.

Top Performers in RCB vs GT Matches

Most Runs

Virat Kohli’s dominance against GT is a recurring theme across every season. His average of 114.67 in this fixture — driven by three not-out innings including his unbeaten 101 in 2023 — places him in a separate category from every other batter in this rivalry. Faf du Plessis and Shubman Gill trail significantly in terms of volume but have each produced match-defining innings.

Most Wickets

Mohammed Siraj leads the wicket tally in this rivalry with 5 scalps — a figure made more significant by the fact that he played for RCB in the earlier encounters before joining GT ahead of IPL 2026. His ability to bowl with both pace and seam movement has made him dangerous against both lineups. Among spinners, Rashid Khan has consistently picked up crucial wickets for GT in middle overs, making him one of the most difficult bowlers to attack in this fixture.

Highest Individual Scores & Best Bowling Figures

• Shubman Gill — 104* off 52 balls (GT vs RCB, 2023, Chinnaswamy) — Highest individual score in this rivalry. Gill chased down 198 single-handedly, eclipsing Kohli’s century in the same match.
• Virat Kohli — 101* off 61 balls (RCB vs GT, 2023, Chinnaswamy) — A defining captain’s innings on the losing side. The only IPL match where both duelling batters crossed 100.
• Faf du Plessis — 64 off 23 balls (RCB vs GT, 2024, Chinnaswamy) — One of the most aggressive powerplay knocks of the 2024 season, taking RCB to 92 inside six overs.
• Will Jacks — Century, Ahmedabad (RCB vs GT, 2024, Narendra Modi Stadium) — Jacks anchored RCB’s 9-wicket chase of 200+ with authority, GT’s best score in the rivalry still not enough.
• Best Bowling: Joshua Little — 4/45 (GT vs RCB, 2022, Brabourne) — The standout bowling performance in this fixture’s history, though GT still won the match by 6 wickets.
• Mohammed Siraj — 2/29 (RCB vs GT, 2024, Chinnaswamy) — Siraj’s most impactful single spell in this rivalry, as part of the bowling attack that dismissed GT for 147.

Key Player Battles (Advanced Analysis)

Virat Kohli vs Rashid Khan

On paper, this is the most anticipated contest every time these sides meet. Rashid Khan’s leg-spin is calibrated to target the area outside off stump and drag deliveries into right-handers — a classic template against Kohli, who tends to play across the line during his aggressive phases. In practice, however, Kohli has navigated Rashid with unusual authority in this fixture. His strike rate against Rashid across their head-to-head deliveries has been above the par line, and Rashid has not dismissed him in a single encounter yet. This is notable, because Rashid is among the better dismissers of Kohli in the broader T20 context. What Kohli does specifically well here is play Rashid late, using the pace on the ball and targeting the leg side rather than trying to drive against the turn. If Rashid gets Kohli out early in a Chinnaswamy chase, the equation changes dramatically for RCB.

Shubman Gill vs Mohammed Siraj

The most charged individual battle in IPL 2026 given Siraj’s move to GT. When Siraj was with RCB, he dismissed Gill twice in this rivalry and kept his scoring rate suppressed in the powerplay. Gill’s primary weakness against high-pace right-arm seam is his tendency to play inside the line early in his innings, and Siraj — who moves the ball back in sharply — has exploited this. Now that Siraj wears GT colours, the dynamic has inverted: he will be attempting to get Gill into stride rather than dismiss him. But Siraj’s knowledge of how to bowl at Gill could equally benefit GT’s planning when RCB’s Phil Salt or Rajat Patidar is at the crease.

GT’s Top Order vs RCB’s Pace Attack

RCB’s 2024 bowling effort — where they dismissed GT for 147 at Chinnaswamy — was built on staying full and straight in the first six overs. Siraj (2/29), Dayal (2/21), and Little (4/45 in that season’s Brabourne match) have shown that GT’s top order is vulnerable to sustained inswing when the ball is new. GT’s response in 2025 — winning by 8 wickets — suggests they have since recalibrated their approach to RCB’s opening spell. Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan give GT a more balanced batting structure for 2026, and they are likely to target spin in the middle overs rather than take on the seamers upfront. For broader context on RCB’s historical performances, see RCB Team Stats & Records — IPL History.

Recent Match Results (Last 5 Encounters)

Looking at a wider range of IPL head-to-head battles, the CSK vs MI head-to-head record remains the gold standard for sustained rivalry data — a useful benchmark for how an evenly balanced contest like RCB vs GT can evolve over time. The IPL auction context behind how these squads were built is also covered in the analysis of the most expensive IPL auction players.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who has a better record, RCB or GT?

As of IPL 2025, RCB and GT share an identical head-to-head record — three wins apiece from six matches. Neither team has managed sustained dominance. The rivalry is perfectly level heading into their IPL 2026 encounter.

What is the highest score by RCB against GT?

RCB’s highest team total against Gujarat Titans is 206. Their highest individual score in this fixture is Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 101 in the 2023 Chinnaswamy match, which remains one of the finest IPL innings on the losing side.

What is the highest score by GT against RCB?

Gujarat Titans’ highest team total against RCB is 200, posted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in 2024. Despite that score, RCB chased it down in 13.4 overs with 9 wickets in hand, powered by Will Jacks’ century.

Has RCB beaten GT in Ahmedabad?

Yes. RCB won their only match at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad in IPL 2024, chasing GT’s total of 200 with 9 wickets to spare. It remains the most one-sided result in the history of this rivalry and RCB’s best away performance against GT.

Which venue favours GT in this rivalry?

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru — despite being RCB’s home ground — is actually GT’s strongest venue in this fixture. GT have won two of the three matches played there, with victories in 2023 (Gill’s century) and 2025 (8-wicket win).

Who is the leading run-scorer in RCB vs GT matches?

Virat Kohli leads all scorers in RCB vs GT encounters with 344 runs across 6 innings at an average of 114.67. He is the only batter to score a century in this rivalry from the RCB side, doing so in the 2023 Chinnaswamy match.

Who has taken the most wickets in RCB vs GT matches?

Mohammed Siraj leads the wicket charts with 5 wickets, all taken while playing for RCB. He has since joined Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2026, making his role in future clashes between these sides an intriguing subplot.