RCB vs GT — All-Time IPL Stats, Head-to-Head & Record

RCB vs GT — The All-Time IPL Stats Picture

When Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Gujarat Titans, two contrasting IPL stories collide. Bangalore remain one of IPL's most-followed franchises, with a Kohli-led batting core and an explosive top order. Gujarat counter with won the title in debut season (2022), Rashid + Siraj + Rabada bowling spine, Gill-led rebuild. Across 7 matches stretching back to 2022, this rivalry has produced finals, last-ball thrillers, and statement performances on both sides.

This is the complete RCB vs GT all-time stats comparison — head-to-head record, trophy count, top run-scorers, top wicket-takers, biggest wins, and a clear verdict on who has the better overall IPL record heading into IPL 2026.

RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Record

Stat	RCB	GT
Total Matches	7	7
Wins	3	4
No Result	0	0
Win % (H2H)	42.9%	57.1%

Gujarat Titans dominate the head-to-head, winning 4 of the 7 matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The numbers tell only part of the story. Bangalore's edge comes from most followed franchise, while Gujarat have leaned on won the title in debut season (2022). When these sides meet, the team that controls the powerplay overs typically controls the result — particularly at neutral venues where neither side enjoys home conditions.

For deeper context, see the complete IPL head-to-head records guide.

Trophy Count — RCB vs GT

Gujarat Titans have the clear edge in trophies — 1 vs 0.

Royal Challengers Bangalore — 0 IPL titles

Gujarat Titans — 1 IPL title (2022)

• 2022

For the full list of trophyless franchises and the IPL champions list, see IPL records and all-time stats.

Finals & Playoffs Record

Team	Finals Played	Titles
RCB	3	0
GT	2	1

Royal Challengers Bangalore have reached more IPL finals (3 vs 2) — a marker of long-term consistency that Gujarat Titans have not yet matched.

Top Run-Scorers — RCB vs GT All-Time

Royal Challengers Bangalore — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Virat Kohli	240+	7,800+	38	132
AB de Villiers	154+	4,491+	41	158.3
Chris Gayle	85+	3,163+	41	152
Rajat Patidar	60+	1,900+	36	145
Glenn Maxwell	50+	1,500+	30	150

Gujarat Titans — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Shubman Gill	50+	1,900+	42	138
Hardik Pandya	30+	950+	38	135
David Miller	35+	1,100+	38	145
Wriddhiman Saha	30+	850+	32	130
Sai Sudharsan	30+	1,000+	40	132

Virat Kohli leads the Bangalore run charts with over 7,800 IPL runs. Shubman Gill is Gujarat's leading run-getter with 1,900+ runs. In direct head-to-heads, both have produced match-defining innings against the opposition, but the wider story is depth — a settled top order built over multiple seasons.

Top Wicket-Takers — RCB vs GT All-Time

Royal Challengers Bangalore — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Yuzvendra Chahal	113+	139+	22.5	7.7
Mohammed Siraj	90+	95+	27	8.4
Harshal Patel	65+	95+	22	8.5
Josh Hazlewood	30+	40+	23	8

Gujarat Titans — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Mohammed Shami	40+	60+	19.5	8
Rashid Khan	50+	65+	22	7.5
Mohit Sharma	25+	35+	22	8.5
Noor Ahmad	20+	25+	24	7.8

Yuzvendra Chahal leads the Bangalore wicket charts. Mohammed Shami is Gujarat's most successful bowler. The death-overs duel between these two attacks — particularly in the 18th and 19th overs — has decided more RCB-vs-GT matches than any other single phase of play.

For more on the most wickets in IPL history and most sixes in IPL history, see the dedicated record trackers.

Captains & Icon Players

Team	Current Captain	Icon Player
RCB	Rajat Patidar	Virat Kohli
GT	Shubman Gill	Shubman Gill

Virat remains the face of Bangalore, even as Rajat Patidar takes captaincy responsibilities forward. For Gujarat, Shubman is both the captain and the franchise icon.

Home Venues & Conditions

Royal Challengers Bangalore — Home: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Known to fans simply as Chinnaswamy, this venue is the highest-scoring ground in IPL history with short boundaries and a true bat-friendly surface.

Gujarat Titans — Home: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Gujarat's home advantage at Motera comes from the even bounce that suits their pace-heavy bowling unit.

For the complete venue breakdown, see the IPL 2026 complete venue guide.

RCB vs GT in IPL 2026

The two teams meet twice in IPL 2026 — once at Chinnaswamy and once at Motera. Based on form coming into the season:

• RCB's strength: most followed franchise, Kohli + AB-era highlights, explosive top order.
• RCB's weakness: 1 title in 18 seasons (won 2025), brittle bowling attack across history, brittle bowling attack, choke history in finals.
• GT's strength: won the title in debut season (2022), Rashid + Siraj + Rabada bowling spine, Gill-led rebuild.
• GT's weakness: newest franchise (2022), small sample size, transition after Hardik.

For complete fantasy picks and Dream11 strategy across IPL 2026, see Dream11 captain picks for all IPL 2026 matches.

The Verdict — RCB or GT?

Gujarat Titans have the better all-time IPL record. They lead the head-to-head 4-3, have more titles (1 vs 0), and have generally been the more consistent franchise across IPL history.

That does not mean Royal Challengers Bangalore are without their own claim. most followed franchise gives them upside in any single matchup. But across all available IPL data, the Gujarat edge is real.

Related Reading

• IPL all-time records and stats
• IPL head-to-head records — complete guide
• MI vs CSK — the all-time IPL comparison
• KKR vs PBKS — the all-time IPL comparison
• IPL 2026 complete teams and schedule guide
• Most sixes in IPL history
• Most wickets in IPL history

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RCB vs GT head-to-head record?

RCB trail GT 3-4 in 7 matches. RCB have a 42.9% win rate and GT have a 57.1% win rate in this fixture.

Who has won more IPL trophies — RCB or GT?

Royal Challengers Bangalore have 0 IPL titles. Gujarat Titans have 1 IPL title (2022). Gujarat Titans are the more successful franchise by trophy count.

Who is RCB's all-time top run-scorer?

Virat Kohli leads the Royal Challengers Bangalore run charts with over 7,800 IPL runs at an average around 38.

Who is GT's all-time top run-scorer?

Shubman Gill leads the Gujarat Titans run charts with over 1,900 IPL runs at an average around 42.

Who is RCB's all-time top wicket-taker?

Yuzvendra Chahal leads the Royal Challengers Bangalore wicket charts with over 139 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.7.

Who is GT's all-time top wicket-taker?

Mohammed Shami leads the Gujarat Titans wicket charts with over 60 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.

When do RCB and GT play in IPL 2026?

RCB and GT face each other twice in IPL 2026 — once at Chinnaswamy and once at Motera. For the complete schedule, see the IPL 2026 schedule and fixtures.