Ahmedabad, April 30 -- Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.
GT skipper Shubman Gill said the surface looked "a little dry and patchy" and expected some assistance for the bowlers in the opening overs. He also pointed to the possibility of dew later in the evening as a factor behind the decision to chase.
Gill underlined the importance of the contest in the context of Gujarat's campaign, saying the team's next two home games would play a key role in determining their progress in the tournament.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar admitted he too would have preferred to bowl first, but...