Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match 2024: Gujarat Titans are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for match number 45 of IPL 2024. This will be the first match of double-header Sunday which is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Gujarat Titans' season has been a rollercoaster ride so far. Their recent match against Delhi Capitals raised eyebrows with some questionable tactics: star bowler Sandeep Warrier bowled just three overs, while left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore, fresh off a stellar performance against Punjab Kings, was brought in late and went for runs in the 19th over.
As they return to their home turf on Sunday, Titans will be eager to replicate the success of their previous afternoon game at the venue. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, they capitalized on slowing conditions by deploying Afghanistan spin duo Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed, along with Mohit Sharma's clever use of cutters between overs 7 to 14, which resulted in key wickets and economical bowling.
Facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who lack left-handed batters in their top order, Titans will likely rely heavily on spin. Besides Rashid and Noor, they may opt to unleash Sai Kishore in the powerplay to stifle Virat Kohli, who has struggled against spinners this season.
However, RCB's Rajat Patidar poses a threat, boasting excellent form and a high strike rate against spinners. RCB's recent win against Sunrisers, with spinners Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh making an impact, adds to their confidence.
Titans will also aim to bolster their batting performance in the powerplay, as their current run rate of 8.1 is the second lowest this season. Slow starts from the top order have placed pressure on Shubman Gill and the middle-order hitters to compensate.
GT vs RCB Live Streaming Details
The IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can also watch the live stream of the GT vs RCB IPL 2024 match on the JioCinema app and website.
GT vs RCB Toss
High scoring games with some help for the spinners is what Narendra Modi stadium has offered so far in the IPL 2024. The team winning the toss would like to bat first and pile up a good total at the scoreboard for its bowlers to defend.
GT vs RCB Pitch Report
The wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium has a reputation for favoring spin bowling. Historically, in ODIs, the scoring rate has hovered around just under 5 runs per over. However, in recent times, especially during the IPL, the pitch has shown a quicker pace and has been conducive to higher run-scoring.
GT vs RCB Weather Conditions
In Ahmedabad, the temperature is expected to be around 38 degrees Celsius at the start of Wednesday's match, maintaining a similar level throughout the game. There's no forecast for rain, and the wind speed will hold steady at 5 km/h, with humidity at 22 percent.
GT vs RCB Head to Head
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have faced off just three times in the IPL thus far. Of these encounters, Gujarat has emerged victorious in two matches, while Bangalore has clinched one win.
GT vs RCB Playing 11 Prediction
In the last match, GT brought in Sai Sudharsan as the Impact Player, replacing Sandeep Warrier, and may reverse the decision if they bat first. Azmatullah Omarzai has struggled with both bat and ball in six matches so far. With ample bowling options available, GT might consider reinstating Kane Williamson at No. 4.
RCB, in their recent game against SRH, introduced left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh as the Impact Player, substituting Rajat Patidar, and reaped the rewards. Swapnil's double-wicket over, dismissing Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, tilted the game in RCB's favor. Unless there are injury concerns, RCB is unlikely to alter their lineup.
Gujarat Titans Probable 11: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Kane Williamson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Sandeep Warrier, Mohit Sharma
Royal Challenger Bangalore Probable 11: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj
GT vs RCB Squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier, BR Sharath.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan.
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