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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline is proof that you do not need decades to build a great rivalry. In just four IPL seasons, these two sides have delivered thrillers, centuries, dramatic collapses, and moments that fans are still replaying in their heads.
Six matches. Three wins each. Not a single no-result. Every game decided on the field.
That is the kind of balance that makes this fixture genuinely exciting every time the two teams walk out. Whether you follow Virat Kohli’s every move or you are a Gujarat Titans fan who still smiles about Shubman Gill’s century — this rivalry has something for everyone.
This article walks you through the full RCB vs GT timeline, season by season, with real match data, player records, and an honest look at what makes this contest tick.
How the Rivalry Started — Gujarat Titans Enter IPL 2022
Gujarat Titans did not quietly join the IPL party in 2022. They came in as one of two new franchises alongside Lucknow Super Giants, and they wasted zero time making an impression.
Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, GT went on to win the IPL title in their very first season. That is not just a fun fact — it shaped the entire tone of this rivalry from day one.
Match 1 — April 30, 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets
RCB posted 170/6 in 20 overs. A decent total, but not enough on the night. Rahul Tewatia came in late and did what Tewatia does — he finished the game with nerves of steel. GT crossed the line in 19.3 overs.
This was the first time these two sides met, and Gujarat made a strong statement. They chased calmly, rotated strike, and never panicked. That composure became a pattern.
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Match 2 — May 19, 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets
RCB had something to prove after the first loss, and Virat Kohli delivered. His 73 off 54 balls guided RCB to a comfortable 8-wicket chase. GT were restricted to 168/5, and RCB knocked it off in 18.4 overs.
The 2022 season ended with one win each in this fixture. Honours even. And that balance has never shifted since.
2023 — The Year Shubman Gill Took Over
If you ask any cricket fan which single innings defined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans rivalry, most would say May 21, 2023.
Match 3 — May 21, 2023 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets
RCB scored 197/5 in 20 overs at their home ground. A strong total. The crowd was loud. The pressure was on Gujarat.
Shubman Gill walked out and played one of the finest IPL innings of that season. He scored 104* off just 52 balls — a century that made 198 look easy. GT knocked it off in 19.1 overs.
For context, RCB was chasing a playoff spot in 2023 and this loss hurt. Gill did not just win a match — he shifted the psychological weight in this rivalry. He took a packed home crowd, a 197-run target, and made it look routine.
That innings is worth remembering because it showed GT could win ugly situations at hostile venues.
2024 — RCB’s Best Season in This Fixture
The 2024 IPL season belonged to RCB in this matchup. They won both games against Gujarat Titans, becoming the first team to sweep the other in this rivalry. One of those wins broke records.
Match 4 — April 28, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets
Gujarat Titans posted 200/3 in 20 overs at their home ground. A 200-plus total, in front of a home crowd, in one of cricket’s biggest stadiums. Most teams would have considered the game done.
Will Jacks had other plans.
The RCB opener scored 100* off just 41 balls in one of the most explosive T20 innings you will see. He and Faf du Plessis put on an opening stand that made 200 feel like a practice net target. RCB reached 206/1 in 16 overs and won by 9 wickets.
Match 5 — May 4, 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 4 wickets
The second 2024 clash was a very different game. GT were bowled out for just 147 in 19.3 overs. Mohammed Siraj picked up 2/29 and was central to keeping GT in check.
RCB chased 147 in 13.4 overs. A comfortable win on paper, but GT made them work for it. RCB finished on 152/6.
Two wins from two games in 2024. RCB had briefly taken control of this rivalry.
2025 — Gujarat Titans Restore the Balance
The 2025 season saw Gujarat Titans bounce back and level the all-time head-to-head record in one sharp performance.
Match 6 — April 2, 2025 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets
RCB scored 169/8 in 20 overs. A below-par total, and GT made them pay for it. Jos Buttler scored 73* and led GT to 170/2 in 17.5 overs. An 8-wicket win with over two overs to spare.
Interestingly, Mohammed Siraj won Player of the Match with figures of 3/19 — even though his team lost. That tells you how well he bowled in a losing cause.
This win brought the head-to-head to 3–3. A perfect deadlock going into IPL 2026.
Complete RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Timeline Table
| Year | Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Apr 30 | Brabourne, Mumbai | Gujarat Titans | 6 wickets | Rahul Tewatia |
| 2022 | May 19 | Wankhede, Mumbai | RCB | 8 wickets | Virat Kohli |
| 2023 | May 21 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | 6 wickets | Shubman Gill |
| 2024 | Apr 28 | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | RCB | 9 wickets | Will Jacks |
| 2024 | May 4 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | RCB | 4 wickets | Mohammed Siraj |
| 2025 | Apr 2 | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | 8 wickets | Jos Buttler |
Key Player Records in the RCB vs GT Rivalry
Top Run-Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 344 |
| Faf du Plessis | RCB | 160 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 154 |
| David Miller | GT | 135 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 110 |
Virat Kohli leads by a wide margin with 344 runs across 6 matches. That is more than double the third-highest scorer in this fixture. He is simply the most consistent performer in this matchup.
Top Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | RCB/GT | 5 |
| Joshua Little | GT | 4 |
| Noor Ahmad | GT | 4 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 4 |
Siraj leads the wicket column. What makes his numbers interesting is that he has often bowled well even in losing matches — the 2025 game being the clearest example.
Key Milestone Records
- Highest team total: 206 by RCB (April 2024, Ahmedabad)
- Lowest team total: 147 by GT (May 2024, Bengaluru)
- Highest individual score: Shubman Gill — 104* off 52 balls (2023)
- Highest score by an RCB batter: Virat Kohli — 101*
- Best bowling figures: Joshua Little — 4/45
- Most runs overall: Virat Kohli — 344
- Most wickets overall: Mohammed Siraj — 5
Tactical Breakdown — How Each Team Approaches This Fixture
This is where the rivalry gets really interesting, and it is something most match recaps miss entirely.
Gujarat Titans play this fixture like a chess match.
They bowl with discipline, set up fields smartly, and trust their middle-order finishers. Tewatia in 2022, Gill in 2023, and Buttler in 2025 — GT always seems to have someone who knows how to finish a chase without panic.
RCB play it like a fire drill.
They attack early, put pressure on the scoreboard, and back their top three to do the heavy lifting. When that top order fires — as it did brilliantly in Ahmedabad in 2024 — nobody can stop them. When it does not, they struggle to recover.
The contrast in styles is one reason every game between these two feels genuinely competitive.
Venue-Wise Record Breakdown
Breaking the results down by venue reveals something useful.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru — 4 matches
RCB’s home ground has hosted the most fixtures in this rivalry. Despite the home advantage, RCB have won 2 and lost 2 here. The ground’s small boundaries should favour RCB batters, but Gujarat have shown twice that they can chase down totals here without flinching.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — 1 match
GT’s home ground hosted one game, in April 2024. RCB won it by 9 wickets. Interesting that GT’s biggest home stadium produced their worst loss in this rivalry.
Mumbai venues (neutral) — 2 matches
Both 2022 games were played at neutral venues in Mumbai. Each team won one. Completely even.
The venue data shows RCB have no clear home advantage in this fixture. That is unusual for any IPL team, and it says something about how well GT handle pressure on the road.
IPL 2026 — What Comes Next?
Heading into IPL 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans head-to-head sits at 3–3. That is the most perfectly balanced record between any two active IPL teams in recent memory.
Both teams have changed in the last year. GT now have Jos Buttler in their lineup, who showed in 2025 exactly what he can do in a chase. RCB still have Virat Kohli — the leading run-scorer in this fixture by a long distance — and the consistent threat of Mohammed Siraj with the ball.
The next RCB vs GT match will either give one team their first head-to-head lead, or stretch this extraordinary deadlock even further.
One thing is certain — it will not be dull.
Conclusion
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline is short in years but rich in quality cricket. Six matches, six results, three wins each, and a rivalry that has already produced a century that stunned a home crowd, an away team chase that reached 200 in 16 overs, and a bowler winning Player of the Match on the losing side.
This is a rivalry without a clear favourite right now. And that is exactly what makes the next chapter so compelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have RCB and GT played in the IPL?
As of IPL 2025, RCB and Gujarat Titans have played 6 times in the IPL. Both teams have won 3 matches each, with no no-results or ties.
Who leads the RCB vs GT head-to-head record?
Neither team leads. The head-to-head is perfectly level at 3–3 heading into IPL 2026.
Who has scored the most runs in RCB vs GT matches?
Virat Kohli leads the run-scoring charts in this fixture with 344 runs across 6 matches. Faf du Plessis (160) and Shubman Gill (154) follow.
What is the highest score in RCB vs GT history?
RCB’s 206/1 in April 2024 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is the highest team total. In the same match, Will Jacks scored 100* off 41 balls — the fastest century in this rivalry.
Who won the last RCB vs GT match?
Gujarat Titans won the most recent match in April 2025 by 8 wickets. Jos Buttler scored 73* and guided GT to a comfortable chase at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
When is the next RCB vs GT match in IPL 2026?
Check the official IPL 2026 schedule on iplt20.com for confirmed match dates and venues.
