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Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bangaluru
Welcome to our prediction of match 45 of the IPL 2024, featuring Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams are facing challenges this season, with GT currently 7th on the points table, holding 2 wins and 3 losses. RCB is at the bottom, also struggling to find their form.
GT comes into this game after a recent loss to DC, suggesting they might be trying to regain their momentum. Historically, in their matchups with RCB, GT have won twice and lost once in their last three meetings, showing a competitive edge.
Neither team has found success in this fixture when batting first, with all their wins coming when chasing. This could influence their strategy if they win the toss, likely opting to field first. The outcome of this game could be crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings.
GT's ability to score heavily in the powerplay is backed by the aggressive starts typically provided by hitters like Gill and Saha.
The betting tip is...
GT will score over 49.5 runs in the powerplay.
65 %
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Gujarat TitansRoyal Challengers BangaluruCaptain Gill has an impressive record against RCB, scoring 286 runs at a strike rate of 149.0, including a century. Miller also has a strong track record with 330 runs at a strike rate of 158.7 in 14 innings against RCB.
This season, Sudharsan and Gill are among the top 10 run-scorers. Sudharsan has scored 334 runs at a strike rate of 129 in 9 matches, while Gill has amassed 304 runs at a strike rate of 146.15. Saha has given quick starts since returning to the team, and Miller has been effective in the middle order with a strike rate of 155.
On the bowling side, Mohit Sharma leads with 10 wickets, despite conceding an IPL record of 73 runs in 4 overs against DC. Rashid has 8 wickets in 9 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 7.44. Recently, Sandeep Warrier was added to the squad and has taken 5 wickets in 3 matches, bringing his experience to the struggling bowling lineup.
Gill and Sudarshan are players in form.
Predicted Lineup: Gill (c), Saha, Sudharsan, Miller, Shahrukh, Tewatia, Kishore, Rashid, Ahmad, Mohit, Warrier.
RCB will heavily rely on their key performers, especially in the batting lineup. Virat Kohli has been a standout, leading the orange cap leaderboard for most of the season. Dinesh Karthik has also been impressive, scoring 251 runs at a strike rate of 196.09.
However, other batters like Faf du Plessis and Cameron Green have not provided the needed stability. Will Jacks, despite coming into the lineup late, has made a positive impact.
RCB's bowling unit has struggled this season, failing to take crucial wickets and conceding runs at key moments. Yash Dayal has been a bright spot, showing consistency and skill. Lockie Ferguson, added for his experience, has had a tough start, conceding nearly 100 runs in his first two matches. The team will need to look for a stronger performance to support their batters and defend totals more effectively.
Kohli and Karthik are in-form batters.
Predicted Lineup: Kohli, du Plessis (c), Jacks, Patidar, Green, Karthik (wk), Lomror, Karn, Ferguson, Siraj, Dayal
The hosts appear to have a slight edge. Their key players like Shubman Gill and David Miller have historically performed well against RCB, and their current form is more promising with Saha and Sudharsan at the top order.
Despite Mohit Sharma's recent expensive overs, GT's overall bowling lineup, with Rashid Khan, seems more reliable compared to RCBβs struggling unit.
RCB, despite Virat Kohliβs consistent runs and Dinesh Karthik's explosive batting, have faced significant challenges in their bowling department and with other batters underperforming. Expect GT to capitalise on RCB's current form.
