RCB vs GT: 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For

image-lhw43vf1The eyes will be on Virat Kohli [Source: AP]

The 70th group-stage fixture of the ongoing Indian Premier League season will see the much-anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. With their playoff qualification at stake, this is a must-win game for Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, GT have already qualified for the playoffs and will try their best to enter the next round with a morale-boosting win.  

Meanwhile, there are some on-field battles that can decide the outcome of this match. As both teams gear up to take on each other, let's find out five such player battles to watch out for. 


Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Shami

Both these Indian players have been exceptional in the IPL 2023. While Kohli has been the backbone of the RCB batting lineup, Shami has provided GT with crucial breakthroughs across phases. However, Shami has an upper hand over the legendary batter in head-to-head face-offs, dismissing him five times. 

Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Shami: 66 balls, 90 runs, five dismissals


Shubman Gill vs Mohammed Siraj

image-lhw44gkgShubman Gill has showcased incredible consistency [Source: AP]

Promising Indian batter Shubman Gill has enjoyed stellar success in the IPL 2023, garnering 576 runs at an average of 48 and a blistering strike rate of 146.19. The stylish right-handed batter has tackled RCB's pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj to perfection, scoring 40 runs off just 27 deliveries. 

Shubman Gill vs Mohammed Siraj: 27 balls, 40 runs, 0 dismissal


Faf du Plessis vs Rashid Khan

image-lhw45jyqFaf du Plessis has led RCB from the front [Source: AP]

Faf du Plessis has led RCB from the front, amassing truckloads of runs at a superb average and strike rate. On a similar note, Rashid Khan has been the wrecker-in-chief with the ball for GT, scalping 23 wickets at an impressive average of 18. The spin maestro has a stunning record against Du Plessis, dismissing him thrice in 39 balls. 

Faf du Plessis vs Rashid Khan: 39 balls, 25 runs, 3 dismissals


David Miller vs Harshal Patel

The battle between these two players will be interesting to see in the death overs, as it will be a challenge for Patel to prevent Miller from scoring briskly. As of now, the Proteas mainstay has impressive numbers against Patel in the shortest format as shown below. 

David Miller vs Harshal Patel: 62 balls, 105 runs, 2 dismissals


Glenn Maxwell vs Rashid Khan

image-lhw47917Rashid Khan has been impressive with the ball [source: AP]

The on-field contest between Maxwell and Rashid Khan will be fascinating in the middle overs. While Maxwell will try to dominate the spin king, Rashid will work on different ploys to outsmart the Australian star. Overall, Maxwell has played Rashid quite sensibly as of now, being dismissed only once. 

Glenn Maxwell vs Rashid Khan: 72 balls, 83 runs, 1 dismissal