RCB's last attempt at keeping hopes alive in the tournament 

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Virat Kohli has odds of 2.55 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman  
• Shubman Gill has odds of 2.50 to be Gujarat Titans' best batsman  
• Mohammad Siraj has odds of 3.20 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best bowler  
• Rashid Khan has odds of 3.05 to be Gujarat Titans' best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are heading into a very important contest in the Indian Premier League 2024. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Gujarat Titans in the 52nd game at home. The hosts will aim to win and keep hopes alive for the next round. They defeated the Titans in the last game, improving their odds slightly. The Gujarat Titans have lost the last two games, and the side has been inconsistent. It is also a must-win game for the team after a string of inconsistent performances. Both sides have big stakes in this game, and we expect a high-scoring contest, which will go down the wire.  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview     

Faf du Plessis' side defeated the Gujarat Titans in the last game by 9 wickets. Back-to-back wins have reignited hopes for the fans in an otherwise poor season. It has been another season where RCB has failed to deliver on their rankings on cricket betting sites. Like in the past, the culprit has been their weak bowling attack. They sit at the bottom of the points table and must win this game to keep hopes alive for the next round.  

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have done well at the top and will look to deliver a confident start. Will Jacks hit an electrifying hundred in the last game and the side will need similar efforts in the middle order from him, along with Glenn Maxwell and Rajat Patidar. Cameroon Green, Mahipal Lamror, and Dinesh Karthik are good hitters, and the side expects them to play important hands in this game.  

The bowling attack has been taken to the cleaners this season, and they are the weak link in this team. The team needs Swapnil Singh and Mohammad Siraj to get early breakthroughs so the side can have a chance. Yash Dayal and Maxwell must play an important role in the middle overs to put pressure on the opponents. The side will expect Green and Karn Sharma to deliver the goods in the supporting role.    

Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru     

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Mahipal Lamror (Impact Player)  

Gujarat Titans Preview     

Shubman Gill's side has struggled with its consistency. They were one of the favorite teams on most cricket betting apps when the season started. But key players in the team haven't delivered according to expectations. Having lost the last game against RCB, the players must win the mental game. Gill will expect a strong show from his senior players in this contest to improve their position on the points table.  

Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill haven't been consistent, and the team expects a solid start from the pair. Their middle order has been in good form, and the team expects a good show from Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, and David Miller. Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, and Rashid Khan add firepower to this batting lineup.  

The bowling attack has been a major reason for the team's worries. They have failed to trouble the opponents in most games. Sandeep Warrier and Azmatullah Omarzai must bowl tight spells with the new ball. Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan haven't delivered so far, and they need to bowl in the right areas. Mohit Sharma and Noor Ahmed have an important job in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Gujarat Titans     

Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Sai Sudharsan (Impact Player) 

TOSS: To Bat First      

It is a tough venue to chase scores, as the wicket is great to bat on in the first innings. We have seen the wicket slow down in the second half. The side winning the toss would look to bat first and aim at putting up a big score.    

 
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect clear skies over Bengaluru. There will be a flat batting surface where the ball will come to the bat nicely and allow batsmen to play their strokes. There won't be much on this surface for the fast bowlers. Spinners need to bowl in the right areas as the small size of the ground makes it a nightmare for them. The side batting first would aim at putting 200 runs on the board. 

OUR PREDICTION          

The Gujarat Titans have been inconsistent. Their bowling attack has failed to challenge the opponents, which is a massive worry for the team. They must bowl well and expect a good show from the top order to win this game. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the last two games, and their batting lineup is in good form. They play at home and shall have a slight edge.  

Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.  

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