IPL 2024 Match 52, RCB vs GT | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

RCB defeated GT in the last game [AP]

On Saturday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will cross swords against Gujarat Titans in match 52 of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The high-octane clash is scheduled at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 

RCB vs GT: Team Previews

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Led by Faf du Plessis, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a forgettable campaign in the IPL 2024, occupying the tenth position with three victories in ten matches. 

However, they must be high on confidence following their recent clinical wins over Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. 

Although they don't have a lethal bowling unit, the Royal Challengers have been well-served by their batters in the previous couple of games. While Virat Kohli has sustained his dream run, the rise of Will Jacks has certainly made RCB's journey smooth sailing. 

Are they over reliant on their top order? To an extent, yes. So, the Titans must try to neutralise RCB's top three quickly and put their middle order under the pump, something they failed to do in their previous meeting. 

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Gujarat Titans

Gill plays a crucial role for GT [AP]

On the other hand, the Titans have been significantly inconsistent, reeling at number eight in the IPL 2024 standings with four wins in ten matches. 

They have had their moments, winning some tight games owing to individual brilliance. But despite Shubman Gill leading from the front, it's fair to say that GT have failed to step up as a unit in the tournament. 

If we look at their previous two matches, the Titans have been marred by poor bowling, particularly from their most dependable duo of Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma. 

Therefore, with their batting unit coming out with all guns blazing against top attacks, it's high time the Titan bowlers bring up their A-game to avenge the last game's defeat. 

RCB vs GT: Match details & Live Streaming

RCB vs GT: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be flat and conducive for batting. 

The pacers generally don't get anything off the track in Bengaluru, while there might be some turn on offer for the spinners. Overall, it will be a good batting deck, promising a high-scoring affair between the two teams. 

RCB vs GT: Probable playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Swapnil Singh

Impact players: Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Akash Deep, Himanshu Sharma, Vyshak Vijaykumar

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (C), Wriddhiman Saha, B Sai Sudharsan, Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma

Impact players: Sandeep Warrier, Vijay Shankar, Darshan Nalkande, Manav Suthar, BR Sharath

RCB vs GT: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

RCB vs GT: Winner Prediction

Considering the overall team balance and recent form of both sides, RCB are expected to win this match. 

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