Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL Match 2024: For several years now, spin bowling has posed a significant challenge for Virat Kohli in T20 matches. However, in their recent encounter, he showcased a brilliant performance against one of IPL's top spin attacks, ensuring RCB's survival in the season, albeit narrowly. As they prepare to face Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium this Saturday, Kohli finds himself gearing up to confront the same formidable spin challenge once again.
Before their initial clash with GT, Kohli's statistics against spin this season revealed a striking rate of 123.57, compared to 112.8 in IPL 2023. However, in their previous encounter, Virat Kohli demonstrated remarkable prowess by scoring 61 of his 70 runs against spin, registering an impressive strike rate of 179.41. Notably, Kohli's recent innings stands out as one of the most dominant performances by an opener in IPL history against spinners, with none other achieving a higher proportion of runs against slower deliveries while crossing the 50-run mark.
Evidently, Kohli seems poised to replicate his stellar performance, having dedicated an extended training session to fine-tuning his ability to hit spinners for boundaries.
Kohli's dismantling of GT's spin bowling, coupled with Jacks' phenomenal acceleration, enabled RCB to effortlessly chase down a daunting target of 201 without the need for their designated spin hitters, Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell, to step onto the field.
R Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad, all conceded more than 10 runs per over, setting the stage for their rematch at a venue notorious for being harsh on spinners. Given GT's bowling-centric approach, they must strategize effectively to prevent RCB from securing a third consecutive victory.
RCB vs GT Live Streaming Details
The RCB vs GT IPL 2024 match will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can also watch the live stream of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match on the JioCinema app and website.
RCB vs GT Toss
M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is considered graveyard for bowlers as it favours batsmen in all forms. Adding to it there are chances of rain so the team winning toss would opt to bat first and set a big target for the opposition.
RCB vs GT Pitch Report
The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known to favour batsmen. Given its nature, a high-scoring match is highly likely. Choosing to bat first upon winning the toss and setting a substantial total could be a strategic move.
RCB vs GT Weather Conditions
Bengaluru experienced heavy rain on Friday afternoon, but it eased off by the evening. The forecast remains unchanged for Saturday, with expectations of cloudy skies, but it's anticipated that rain won't disrupt the game.
RCB vs GT Head to Head
In head to head competitions, both teams are equally fared. Both teams have played 4 games all together, RCB have won 2 and Gujarat Titans have won 2 matches. However, the last match was disappointing for GT where RCB beat them within 15 overs.
RCB vs GT Playing 11 Prediction
Having secured consecutive victories, RCB is expected to maintain their current lineup for the upcoming match, potentially considering the inclusion of Mahipal Lomror or an additional bowler like Vyshak Vijaykumar or Akash Deep.
On the other hand, GT is unlikely to make significant changes to their squad, although they might contemplate fielding an extra pace bowler such as Josh Little or Spencer Johnson instead of Noor Ahmad in the Bengaluru encounter.
RCB Probable 11: Faf du Plessis (capt), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Swapnil Singh, Mahipal Lomror/Vyshak Vijaykumar/Akash Deep (12th Man)
GT Probable 11: Shubman Gill (capt), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad/Josh Little, Sandeep Warrier (12th Man)
RCB vs GT: Previous meeting
Following the early dismissals of openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha within the initial six overs, Titans found stability through an impressive 86-run partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan, guiding their total to 200 for 3. Despite Faf du Plessis's departure in the fourth over to R Sai Kishore, RCB faced little difficulty in their chase. While Will Jacks initially struggled, Virat Kohli's steadfastness ensured that the visitors maintained their momentum. Initially at 16 runs off 16 deliveries, Jacks suddenly ignited, smashing an incredible 84 runs off his next 25 balls. This explosive onslaught included a barrage of boundaries against Rashid, culminating in Jacks achieving his debut IPL century and securing a victory that significantly bolstered their net run rate, all wrapped up in the 16th over.
RCB vs GT squads
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.
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. Players injured/withdrawn: Mohammed Shami, Robin Minz.
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