IPL 2024 GT vs RCB: Match 45 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Pick

GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 45th Match [AP Photos]

The Gujarat Titans (GT) will be facing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 45th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 28th at 3:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

GT vs RCB Toss Update

RCB have won the toss and they will field first.

Gujarat Titans Changes: No changes

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Changes: Glenn Maxwell is in the team. 

---

ALSO READ

Narendra Modi Stadium IPL Records Ahead Of GT vs RCB

---

GT vs RCB Head-to-head Stats

The Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played three matches against each other. Two of these matches have been won by the Titans, while the Royal Challengers have won two. 

These two teams last played against each other in IPL 2023. RCB batted first in the game and their star batter, Virat Kohli played a brilliant knock of 101 runs from 61 deliveries. His knock helped the team post a total of 197/5 in 20 overs. 

Shubman Gill stood out for the Titans in the chase and scored 104 off 52 deliveries. Gill was ably aided by Vijay Shankar (53 off 35). These two batters ensured that GT won the game by six wickets with five balls remaining in the game. 

The Titans will be eager to win this game as it will help them stay relevant in the race to the playoffs. On the other hand, RCB will be looking to stack as many wins as possible before they have to bow out of the tournament. 

GT vs RCB Pitch Report

The wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium has in general been a sporty one. It has provided even ground for both the batters and the bowlers. Out of the four game that have been played here, 200 has been crossed only once. In the latest game that was played here we saw the lowest total of the tournament was recorded. So, batting would not be too easy at this venue. The batters will have to adjust themselves to the pace and bounce of the wicket before they can play the big shots. 

Narendra Modi Stadium Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 4
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 3

Average first innings score: 154
Average second innings score: 155
Highest total recorded: 200/7 by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Lowest total recorded: 89/10 by Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• So far what we have seen at the venue, the wicket will favour the seam bowlers in the initial stages. The best time for batting on this track will be in the middle-overs. In the death overs, the pacers need to use their variations to get wickets. 
• Middle-order batters will be the best choices for the fantasy contests of this match. 
• Pacers who bowl both in the power-plays and in the death overs could be highly rewarding picks. 

---

ALSO READ

'He Will Miss Out If Virat...': Irfan Pathan Predicts Rinku Singh's T20 World Cup Fate

---

GT vs RCB Fantasy Cricket Tips

Gujarat Titans Heavy Fantasy XI

• B Sai Sudharsan has been the most consistent batter for GT in the tournament. He has got starts in most of the games and have also played a couple of big knocks. Sudharsan should be a must pick for the game. Shubman Gill and David Miller could be two other good choices from the GT batting. 
• Sandeep Warrier bowled a brilliant spell in the last game. The other GT bowlers have not been in great form, but Mohit Sharma and Rashid Khan could be good choices.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Heavy Fantasy XI

• Rajat Patidar has played a couple of brilliant knocks in the last two games. His current form and rhythm makes Patidar the most important pick for the game. Besides Patidar, Kohli will also be a good choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 
• Karn Sharm, and Cameron Green bowled brilliantly in the previous game against the Sunrisers. Swapnil Singh came in as the impact player and turned the game on its head picking up a couple of important wickets. Swapnil and Karn Sharma will get help from the NMS pitch and will be good choices for the fantasy contests. 

GT vs RCB Winner Prediction

While the momentum is gradually slipping for GT, the Royal Challengers will take confidence from their latest win against the power-packed SRH. Given the forms and the performances of the two teams in the recent games, it is expected to be close, with RCB having a slight advantage. 

GT vs RCB Top Player Picks

B Sai Sudharsan (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 334 Runs in 9 Innings
• The young left-handed batter has been very consistent with the bat. Sai Sudharsan has scored runs in most of the games and will be a key choice for the fantasy contests in this game too. 

Shubman Gill (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 304 Runs in 9 Innings
• IPL 2024 has been a hot and cold season for the newly appointed GT skipper. While Shubman Gill has played a couple of well compiled knocks, he has given his wicket away in the other matches. However, after a couple quiet matches, Gill is due for a decent knock in this game and will be key choice. 

Virat Kohli (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 430 Runs in 9 Innings
• The Indian superstar is having a good time with the bat. Virat Kohli is currently the highest run-scorer of the tournament. Though he has been criticised for his slow scoring rate, the volume of runs coming from his bat has not dipped. Given the form that he is in, Kohli will be one of the most important picks for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Rajat Patidar has played well in the last couple of innings [AP Photos]

Rajat Patidar (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 211 Runs in 8 Innings
•  The Indian middle-order batter had a quiet start to the tournament. But in the last two games, Rajat Patidar has shown great hitting prowess and form. He has got the rhythm going for himself and will be a very important pick for the fantasy contests. 

---

ALSO READ

'We Had To Go Ballistic...': Jonny Bairstow On Punjab Kings' Historic Chase Vs KKR

---

GT vs RCB Differential Picks

David Miller regained his batting form in the last game [AP Photos]

David Miller (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 138 Runs in 6 Innings
• Lack of form and injury have been the two biggest concerns for David Miller in IPL 2024. However, in the last game, Miller looked in good touch with the bat. But his inconsistency with the bat in this edition of the IPL, makes him a differential choice.

Dinesh Karthik (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 262 Runs in 8 Innings
• The RCB finisher set the IPL on fire with his brilliant batting display in the death overs in a couple of games. However, in the last couple of matches Karthik has not fired. But if he gets a chance to bat in this game, Karthik can be an impactful option in the fantasy contests. 

GT vs RCB Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the players from the two teams, a 1-4-2-4 or a 1-5-1-4 combination could be beneficial for the fantasy contests of the match. 

GT vs RCB Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: David Miller, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Karn Sharma, Sandeep Warrier, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Cameron Green

Gujarat Titans: 6 Players; Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5 Players

GT vs RCB Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: Virat Kohli, David Miller, Faf du Plessis, Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Karn Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: David Miller

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 Players; Gujarat Titans: 5 Players