It is no secret that Shubman Gill is the Gujarat Titans top order’s main source of reliance, even if they are run chase experts. Gill has an enormous responsibility to perform in nearly every game, particularly since that they are having trouble integrating Kane Williamson due to their foreign dilemma. From that perspective, their inconsistent campaign thus far isn’t a coincidence.
Gill, who appeared to be a serious threat to Virat Kohli’s 973-run record from the previous season, has only reached two fifties in nine IPL 2024 games. In a season when the batsmen have had more fun than at any other point in the competition’s history, he has also already been removed three times for single-digit scores. In the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, Gill already seems to have dropped down the Indian team’s priority list. His luck needs to turn around for him and the Titans, since there are just five games left in the league stages.
With their outstanding effort against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru must stay determined to defeat another team. Early in the powerplay, they had the responsibility of eliminating those roving openers, and they executed it flawlessly. Titans will feel the heat if they can pull it off once more. Virat Kohli, who came under fire once more for slowing down after the powerplay against the spinners, will also face a great test in this match. This time, he’ll be up against players like Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmed, and Rashid Khan.
When: 19:30 IST on April 28
When: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad; Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans
What to expect: We witnessed the Titans get shot out for just 89 in front of their home fans in the previous game here, which took place in a competition where the scores are rising. They would most definitely like a different surface this time.
Gujarat Titans 2 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru 1 head-to-head
Group Vigilance
Gujarat Titans
Availability/Injuries: There are no fresh injury worries for the Titans.
Strategies & Matchups: The Titans may find it advantageous to introduce Rashid Khan early in the powerplay. In the IPL so far, Rashid has removed Virat Kohli twice and Faf du Plessis three times. Even if Gill isn’t playing well right now, his strong record versus Siraj may be able to help him find his form.
David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, and Sandeep Warrier are the probable members of the starting eleven. [Sai Sudharsan, Impact Sub]
Bengaluru Royal Challengers
Injuries/Availability: Glenn Maxwell’s self-imposed banishment is likely to last as Will Jacks and Cameron Green have been making runs lately.
Strategies & Matchups: RCB will prefer Rajat Patidar to be on the attack for the most of the spin trio’s attack, even though Kohli would be the main emphasis. His strike rate this season against the spinners is an astounding 225 at an average of 67.
Possible starting eleven: Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), and Virat Kohli
Were you aware?
– In the IPL 2024, Virat Kohli has a strike rate of 162.57 against pace. But against spin, it falls to 123.58.
– Mohit Sharma, who had an incredible IPL 2023, is giving up runs in the final overs of the IPL 2024 at an economy of 11.65.
