Last Updated: September 21, 2026
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline has produced several memorable IPL encounters since Gujarat Titans entered the league in 2022. The two teams have faced each other 10 times in the IPL across the 2022 to 2026 seasons, with Gujarat Titans initially holding the upper hand before Royal Challengers Bengaluru enjoyed a strong run in 2024 and 2026.
Their rivalry has included league-stage contests, a Qualifier 1 and, most recently, an IPL final. Here is the complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline, based on the matches listed.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Timeline
| Season | Match | Date | Venue | Result |
| 2022 | 43rd Match | April 30, 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | 67th Match | May 19, 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | 70th Match | May 21, 2023 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | 45th Match | April 28, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets |
| 2024 | 52nd Match | May 4, 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 4 wickets |
| 2025 | 14th Match | April 2, 2025 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets |
| 2026 | 34th Match | April 24, 2026 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 2026 | 42nd Match | April 30, 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans won by 4 wickets |
| 2026 | Qualifier 1 | May 26, 2026 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 92 runs |
| 2026 | Final | May 31, 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
2022: Gujarat Titans Begin Rivalry With a Win
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline began during Gujarat Titans’ inaugural IPL season in 2022. The first meeting between the sides took place on April 30 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Gujarat Titans won the 43rd match by six wickets, giving the new franchise a winning start against RCB.
The teams met again later in the same season, in the 67th match at the Wankhede Stadium on May 19. This time, Royal Challengers Bengaluru responded with an eight-wicket victory.
The first season of their head-to-head rivalry therefore ended with one win apiece.
2022 Head-to-Head
- Matches: 2
- RCB wins: 1
- Gujarat Titans wins: 1
2023: Gujarat Titans Take the Upper Hand
The teams met once during the 2023 IPL season. The 70th match was played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 21.
Gujarat Titans won by six wickets, securing their second victory against RCB in three meetings.
The result also gave GT a 2-1 advantage in the overall head-to-head record at that stage.
2024: RCB Turn the Rivalry Around
The 2024 season marked a significant change in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline.
The teams met twice during the league stage, and RCB won both encounters.
The first match was played on April 28 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by nine wickets.
A few days later, on May 4, the sides met again at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB completed another victory, this time winning by four wickets.
The back-to-back victories brought RCB level with Gujarat Titans in their overall head-to-head record.
2024 Results
April 28, 2024 — Narendra Modi Stadium
- Match: 45th
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets
May 4, 2024 — M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Match: 52nd
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 4 wickets
RCB had now won three of the first six meetings between the teams, while Gujarat Titans had also won three.
2025: Gujarat Titans Regain the Lead
The rivalry continued in 2025 with the 14th match of the IPL season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 2.
Gujarat Titans won the match by eight wickets.
The result moved GT ahead again in the overall head-to-head record. After seven meetings, Gujarat had four wins compared with RCB’s three.
2026: A Season of Major Encounters
The 2026 IPL season became the most significant chapter in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline.
The two teams met four times, including a league-stage double-header, Qualifier 1 and the IPL Final.
April 24, 2026 — RCB Win by 5 Wickets
The first meeting of the 2026 season was the 34th match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets.
The victory levelled the teams at four wins apiece after eight matches.
April 30, 2026 — Gujarat Titans Win by 4 Wickets
The teams met again just six days later, this time at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans won by four wickets, taking a 5-4 lead in the overall head-to-head record.
May 26, 2026 — RCB Win Qualifier 1
The rivalry reached the playoffs when RCB and Gujarat Titans faced each other in Qualifier 1 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced their biggest victory over Gujarat Titans, winning by 92 runs.
The result sent RCB through to the IPL final and made the Qualifier 1 their most emphatic win against GT in the matches listed.
May 31, 2026: RCB vs GT in the IPL Final
The biggest match in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline came on May 31, 2026, when the teams met in the IPL Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the final by five wickets.
The victory was particularly significant in the context of their head-to-head rivalry because it followed their 92-run Qualifier 1 victory over Gujarat Titans just five days earlier.
It also meant RCB finished the 2026 season with three victories against GT, compared with one defeat.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Head-to-Head Record
Based on the 10 matches provided, the overall record stands as follows:
| Team | Wins |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 |
| Gujarat Titans | 4 |
| Total | 10 |
RCB therefore hold six wins in the 10 listed meetings, while Gujarat Titans have won four.
The progression of the rivalry is particularly notable:
- 2022: 1-1
- 2023: GT lead 2-1
- 2024: 3-3
- 2025: GT lead 4-3
- 2026: RCB lead 6-4
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Timeline by Season
| Season | Matches | RCB Wins | GT Wins |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Most Important Matches in the Rivalry
Several matches stand out when looking at the complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline.
First Meeting — April 30, 2022
This match established the rivalry during Gujarat Titans’ debut IPL season. GT won by six wickets at Brabourne Stadium.
RCB’s Nine-Wicket Win — April 28, 2024
RCB registered a nine-wicket victory against GT at the Narendra Modi Stadium, beginning their two-match winning streak against the franchise in 2024.
RCB’s 92-Run Qualifier 1 Win — May 26, 2026
Qualifier 1 produced the largest winning margin between the teams in the provided timeline. RCB won by 92 runs at Dharamsala.
IPL Final — May 31, 2026
The rivalry reached its biggest stage when the teams met in the final at Ahmedabad. RCB won by five wickets.
Venue-Wise Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Timeline
The teams have played at several venues across India.
| Venue | Matches |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 5 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 1 |
| HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 1* |
Note: The venue count is based on the 10 matches listed in the supplied data; the 2026 Qualifier 1 makes Dharamsala a playoff venue in this timeline.
Conclusion
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans timeline has developed into a competitive IPL rivalry since Gujarat Titans’ entry into the tournament in 2022. The first two seasons saw GT establish an early advantage, while RCB responded with consecutive wins in 2024. Gujarat again moved ahead in 2025, but RCB had a particularly successful 2026 campaign against GT.
The 2026 season was the defining chapter in the supplied timeline, with four meetings between the sides, including Qualifier 1 and the IPL Final. After 10 matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the overall head-to-head record 6-4, while the two sides have produced victories at several major IPL venues.
FAQs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the head-to-head record 6-4 across 10 matches played between 2022 and 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the 2026 IPL Final by 5 wickets, defeating Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The win gave RCB their second consecutive IPL title, following their 2025 triumph — making them only the third team in IPL history to defend the title successfully, after Chennai Super Kings (2010-11) and Mumbai Indians (2019-20).
RCB’s 92-run victory in Qualifier 1 of the 2026 IPL season, played at Dharamsala, remains their most emphatic win over Gujarat Titans in the recorded timeline.
RCB have beaten Gujarat Titans 6 times out of 10 meetings, including two wins each in 2024 and 2026, plus their Qualifier 1 and Final victories in 2026.
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match after scoring an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls, which included his fastest-ever IPL fifty (in just 25 balls), guiding RCB to their five-wicket win.
Karan Malhotra is a passionate cricket enthusiast who enjoys writing about the IPL, international cricket, player performances, and match updates. At TheIPLCricket, he focuses on creating simple, informative, and engaging content to help fans stay updated with the latest happenings in the cricket world.
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