Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 45th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Led by Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans will be aiming to bounce back after their four-run defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their last game. With four wins and five losses, the Titans are placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings with eight points from nine matches. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore will go into the game after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 35 runs in their previous encounter.
Faf du Plessis-led RCB are at the bottom of IPL 2024 with four points, after registering just two wins from nine matches.
Ahead of Sunday’s double-header, we take a look at the predicted XIs for both sides.
GT Estimated XI
Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper)
Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha showed a glimpse of his return to form by scoring 39 runs in just 25 balls against DC. From seven matches, Saha has scored only 130 runs at a strike rate of 125 and will look to score big on Sunday.
Shubman Gill (Captain)
GT captain Shubman Gill has led from the front, scoring 304 runs in nine matches at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 146.15. Titans will once again depend on Gill to put good scores on the board.
Sai Sudarshan
Left-handed batsman Sai Sudarshan has been the leading run-scorer for GT so far this season. The 22-year-old has already scored 334 runs in nine matches at an average of 37.11 and a strike rate of 128.95. They will aim to continue their great form against RCB.
Azmatullah Omarzai
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai took four wickets and scored 42 runs in six matches in IPL 2024. Umarzai would like to deliver an all-round performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
david miller
Gujarat Titans’ ace batsman David Miller scored 55 runs in 23 balls against DC in his last match. The South African cricketer has scored 138 runs in six matches this season at a strike rate of 155.05. Miller can prove to be a game-changer for the Titans against RCB.
Shahrukh Khan
All-rounder Shahrukh Khan has not performed average so far in IPL 2024. The 28-year-old has managed only 30 runs in four matches this season and will be hoping for a better performance against RCB on Sunday.
Rahul Tewatia
Hard-hitting batsman Rahul Tewatia has scored 153 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 141.66 in IPL 2024. He would like to contribute against RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Rashid Khan
Gujarat Titans’ star leg spinner Rashid Khan has been a match-winner in the IPL since 2017. Rashid has taken eight wickets in nine matches this season at an economy of 7.44. He also contributed with the bat and scored 84 runs. Rashid will play an important role in the upcoming match of GT.
Ravishrinivasan Sai Kishore
R Sai Kishore has impressed in limited opportunities for GT this season. The 27-year-old left-arm spinner has taken six wickets in four matches at an economy of 8.91. He can play an important role against RCB.
Mohit Sharma
Fast bowler Mohit Sharma has been the highest wicket-taker for the Titans so far in IPL 2024. The right-arm fast bowler has taken 10 wickets in nine matches at an average of 32.10. He will hold the keys to GT in the death overs on Sunday.
Noor Ahmed
Afghan teenager Noor Ahmed has been the wicket-taking bowler for Gujarat Titans since 2023. The 19-year-old left-arm wrist spinner has taken six wickets in seven matches at an economy of 8.01. He can trouble RCB batsmen in Ahmedabad.
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RCB’s probable XI
Virat Kohli
RCB talisman Virat Kohli is the current Orange Cap holder in IPL 2024. The former RCB captain has scored 430 runs in nine matches at an average of 61.43 and strike rate of 145.76. Kohli would like to continue his excellent form against GT.
Faf du Plessis (captain)
Captain Faf du Plessis has scored 264 runs in nine matches this season at an average of almost 30 and a strike rate of 156.21. He has scored two half-centuries and will try to score big in Ahmedabad.
will jacks
England cricketer Will Jaques can contribute with both the ball and the ball for RCB. The 25-year-old player has scored 76 runs and taken two wickets in IPL 2024. He can play an important role for RCB at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Rajat Patidar
The flamboyant Rajat Patidar has been the standout performer for RCB with the bat in their recent matches. Patidar has scored explosive half-centuries against KKR and SRH in his last two matches. He will look to continue his explosive form against GT.
cameron green
Star all-rounder Cameron Green contributed with both bat and ball for RCB in his last game. The Australian cricketer scored an unbeaten 37 off just 20 balls and later took 2/12 to lead RCB to a 35-run win in Hyderabad. He could be a game-changer for RCB on Sunday.
Mahipal Lomror
Young all-rounder Mahipal Lomror is an excellent player in the playing eleven of RCB. Batting in the lower middle order, Lomror has scored 80 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 200. The 24-year-old player can also contribute with his left arm spin. Hopefully he will retain his place against GT.
Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper)
Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been one of the standout performers for RCB this season. Karthik has scored 262 runs in nine matches at an average of 52.40 and strike rate of 195.52. He would like to play another match-winning innings against the Titans.
Karan Sharma
Experienced Karn Sharma has made a great comeback for RCB in IPL 2024. The 36-year-old leg spinner helped his team get two vital points against SRH with figures of 4-0-29-2. Sharma can once again play an important role in Ahmedabad.
lockie ferguson
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been an excellent player in the playing eleven of RCB. The right-arm fast bowler has taken three wickets in as many matches. Ferguson is expected to play a key role for RCB in the middle and death overs.
Mohammad Siraj
RCB’s star fast bowler Mohammed Siraj had bowled an economical spell against SRH in his previous outing. Despite failing to get a wicket, Siraj conceded just 20 runs in his four overs while defending 206 runs. The Indian fast bowler has taken five wickets in eight matches this season and will be looking to add to his wicket tally against GT.
Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal has been the leading wicket-taker for RCB in IPL 2024. The 26-year-old left-arm fast bowler has taken eight wickets at an economy of 9.43 this season. Dayal will aim to provide early success at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
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