The Youngest Rivalry in the IPL — Perfectly Balanced
In a league defined by legacy rivalries spanning nearly two decades, the fixture between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans stands apart as the newest — and most evenly contested. Since Gujarat Titans entered the IPL in 2022, the two sides have met 6 times, splitting the results exactly down the middle at 3 wins apiece. No other IPL head-to-head record that has produced at least 6 meetings is this precisely balanced.
What makes this fixture compelling is the contrast it represents. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of the original eight franchises from 2008, spent 17 seasons searching for their first title before finally lifting the trophy in 2025. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, won the IPL in their debut season in 2022, achieving in their first attempt what RCB could not manage in their first 16. That contrast — the perennial bridesmaids versus the instant champions — gives every encounter between these two sides an underlying tension that pure statistics cannot capture.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
| Metric | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 3 | 3 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 50% |
| Biggest victory (wickets) | 9 wickets (2024, Ahmedabad) | 8 wickets (2025, Bengaluru) |
| Biggest victory (wickets — other) | 8 wickets (2022, Mumbai) | 6 wickets (2022, Mumbai; 2023, Bengaluru) |
| Total meetings | 6 | 6 |
| No results | 0 | 0 |
Every single match in this rivalry has been decided by a wickets margin — not one of the 6 meetings has produced a result measured in runs. This is a statistical anomaly across the IPL; most rivalries of this length include at least one or two defences of a total. The chasing team has won every RCB vs GT match, which means the toss — and the decision to field — has been a decisive factor in this fixture.
Recent Meetings — Last 5 Encounters
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 April 2025 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | 8 wickets | Mohammed Siraj |
| 4 May 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 wickets | Mohammed Siraj |
| 28 April 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 wickets | Will Jacks |
| 21 May 2023 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | 6 wickets | Shubman Gill |
| 19 May 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 8 wickets | Virat Kohli |
The first meeting between these two sides — on 30 April 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai — is not listed in the recent 5 because it falls outside that window. Gujarat Titans won that match by 6 wickets, with Rahul Tewatia earning the Player of the Match award in what was one of his breakthrough IPL performances.
A striking detail from the recent meetings: Mohammed Siraj has been named Player of the Match in 2 of the last 5 games — once on the winning side and once on the losing side — highlighting his importance to RCB regardless of result.
Defining Moments
The 9-Wicket Demolition — Ahmedabad, April 2024
The most comprehensive victory in this rivalry belongs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. On 28 April 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — Gujarat Titans' home fortress — RCB chased down the target with 9 wickets in hand. Will Jacks was the architect, earning the Player of the Match award with a destructive batting display that rendered the Titans' home advantage meaningless. The margin of 9 wickets is the largest in any RCB vs GT encounter and stands as a reminder that even the world's largest cricket ground cannot guarantee safety for the home side when the opposition is in full flow.
The Bengaluru Turnaround — May 2024 to April 2025
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 3 of the 6 meetings between these two sides, making it the primary venue for this rivalry. In May 2024, RCB won at home by 4 wickets, seemingly establishing the Chinnaswamy as their fortress in this fixture. But less than a year later, in April 2025, Gujarat Titans stormed into Bengaluru and won by 8 wickets, flipping the home-ground narrative entirely. That 2025 victory at the Chinnaswamy — despite Mohammed Siraj's efforts — proved that Gujarat Titans are not intimidated by RCB's famously passionate home crowd.
The Debut Season Statement — Mumbai, April 2022
When Gujarat Titans met Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the very first time on 30 April 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, GT were still the newcomers — Match 43 of their inaugural season. Rahul Tewatia's Player-of-the-Match performance in a 6-wicket victory announced that this franchise would not play the role of humble debutants. That first meeting set the tone for a rivalry where Gujarat Titans have never been the underdog, winning 3 of their first 6 encounters against one of the IPL's most established names.
Venue Split
| Venue | Meetings | RCB Wins | GT Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The venue split defies expectations. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a losing record at their own home — the Chinnaswamy Stadium — in this fixture, winning just 1 of 3 matches played in Bengaluru. Gujarat Titans, conversely, lost their only home match at the Narendra Modi Stadium by a humiliating 9-wicket margin. Neither side has been able to establish a convincing home advantage in this rivalry.
The two Mumbai matches (one at Brabourne, one at Wankhede) produced a split, with one win each. This means every single venue that has hosted more than one match in this fixture has seen at least one win for each side — a further statistical expression of the rivalry's perfect balance.
The GT Dominance Window — 2022 to 2023
In the first two seasons of this fixture, Gujarat Titans held the upper hand, winning 3 of the first 4 meetings. Between April 2022 and May 2023, the Titans beat RCB at the Brabourne Stadium (6 wickets), at the Chinnaswamy (6 wickets via a Shubman Gill masterclass), and established themselves as a side that could win on any ground. The lone RCB victory during this phase came in a do-or-die league-stage match in May 2022 at the Wankhede, where Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a match-winning performance.
That early GT dominance mirrors the franchise's broader trajectory — they won the 2022 IPL title and reached the 2023 final. From 2024 onwards, however, the equation shifted. RCB won both meetings in 2024 (including the emphatic 9-wicket result in Ahmedabad) and went on to claim their maiden IPL title in 2025. The pendulum of this rivalry swings in lockstep with the fortunes of both franchises.
The Rivalry's Place in IPL History
With only 6 meetings across 4 seasons (2022–2025), the RCB vs GT fixture lacks the historical depth of MI vs CSK or RCB vs KKR. But what it lacks in volume, it compensates for in narrative symmetry: a perfect 3-3 split, two franchises at opposite ends of the IPL timeline, no match ever settled by a runs margin, and both teams having held the IPL trophy within a 3-year window. The fixture also bridges eras — it connects Virat Kohli's RCB legacy (his Player-of-the-Match performance in 2022) with the next generation represented by Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans.
As both franchises continue to evolve — with squad overhauls through mega auctions and shifting captaincy dynamics — the RCB vs GT rivalry will develop its own traditions and turning points. The perfectly balanced ledger at 3-3 ensures that every future meeting carries the weight of being the tiebreaker. No matter when you revisit this fixture, the next match will always feel like a decider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and GT in the IPL?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have met 6 times in the IPL, with each side winning 3 matches. The first meeting took place on 30 April 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Every match in this fixture has been won by the chasing side.
What is the biggest victory in RCB vs GT matches?
The largest winning margin in this fixture is 9 wickets, achieved by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Titans on 28 April 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his batting performance.
Which venue has hosted the most RCB vs GT matches?
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted 3 of the 6 meetings between RCB and GT, making it the primary venue for this rivalry. Gujarat Titans have won 2 of those 3 matches at the Chinnaswamy, holding a surprising advantage on RCB's home ground.
Have RCB and GT ever met in an IPL playoff or final?
No. As of 2025, all 6 meetings between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have taken place in the league stage. The two franchises have not faced each other in a qualifier, eliminator, or IPL final.
Which players have won the most Player of the Match awards in RCB vs GT games?
Mohammed Siraj holds the record with 2 Player of the Match awards in this fixture (May 2024 and April 2025). He is the only player to have received the award on both sides of a result in this rivalry.
How many IPL titles have RCB and GT won?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first and only IPL title in 2025, ending a 17-season wait. Gujarat Titans won the IPL in 2022 — their debut season — making them the only franchise to win the tournament at the first attempt. Both franchises have exactly 1 IPL title each.
Where can I watch RCB vs GT matches live?
All IPL matches, including Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans fixtures, are broadcast live on JioStar across every IPL season. Streaming is available on the JioHotstar platform for viewers in India.