The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are struggling in the points table and are in desperate need of a win. RCB is currently in last place, while GT is just two spots ahead in eighth place.
RCB defeated GT in their previous encounter, posting a commanding 200-run target and chasing it down with ease. The Titans will be looking to avenge that loss and keep their playoff hopes alive.
RCB’s batting has been inconsistent throughout the tournament, but they will be hoping for a big performance from their star-studded lineup, which includes Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell. GT, on the other hand, will be relying on their skipper Shubman Gill and all-rounder David Miller to provide the runs.
The bowling attacks of both teams have also been inconsistent, but RCB will be hoping for a better performance from their pacers Mohammad Siraj and Harshal Patel. GT will be looking to their spinners Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed to make an impact.
The match is expected to be a close contest, and both teams will be desperate for a win. RCB will be looking to keep their playoff hopes alive, while GT will be looking to move up the standings and secure a spot in the top four.
Here are the likely XIs for both teams:
RCB: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Wanindu Hasaranga
GT: Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudharshan, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, R Sai Kishore
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.
