RCB vs GT Match Prediction: IPL 2024 Match 52, Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

RCB vs GT Match Prediction: Following two consecutive wins, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to keep the momentum going when they play against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The match is scheduled to kick off at 07:30 PM (IST).

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RCB’s first win of IPL 2024 came against Punjab Kings

RCB started the season with a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings. However, they raised their fans’ hopes with a four-wicket win in the follow-up game against Punjab Kings.

But their home victory against Shikhar Dhawan‘s team proved to be a false dawn as RCB‘s season nosedived into a bottomless pit with six consecutive losses. The playoffs seemed out of reach, with only complex mathematical possibilities keeping their top-four hopes alive. To be fair, RCB is likely to finish outside the top four, even if they string together a winning streak until the end of the season.

However, credit is due where it’s deserved. RCB deserves praise for their winning performances in the last two matches. They defeated the mighty and dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad in their own backyard, winning by 35 runs, and followed it up with another away win, a nine-wicket demolition against the Gujarat Titans.

With those two wins, RCB improved their IPL 2024 season record to 3-7 in 10 matches. However, that six-game losing streak keeps them at the bottom of the power rankings.

For Gujarat Titans, the IPL 2024 season started with two wins in the first three matches. Since their victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 31, they have played seven more games, winning just twice and losing the other five. That’s not a return you would associate with a team aiming for the playoffs, but that’s what has happened. Their current 2-5 run has dropped them to 8th place, four points behind the top four.

However, Shubman Gill‘s team can still qualify for the playoffs by winning their remaining games. It sounds simple, but with their current form and the challenges they face, expecting them to win every game seems hypothetical. But cricket has surprised us before, and it can happen again. Check out RCB vs GT Match Prediction.

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RCB vs GT Match Details

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The last game played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium produced the second-highest aggregate total in any IPL match. Travis Head dominated the RCB bowlers with a 39-ball century, and Heinrich Klaasen later smashed 67 runs off 31 balls as SRH posted a massive total of 287/3 in 20 overs. RCB’s batsmen also thrived in the second innings, taking the team’s total to 262/7. This game showcased the pitch’s nature at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for favoring batters of all types. So expect bowlers to struggle again in the RCB vs GT IPL 2024 match on Saturday evening.

RCB vs GT Head-To-Head Record

RCB‘s nine-wicket win in the reverse fixture brought the head-to-head record of both teams in this encounter to 2-2. The first fixture between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore was played on April 30, 2022. RCB batted first and posted 174/6, with GT chasing the target down in just 19.3 overs, winning the match by six wickets. RCB then won the reverse fixture by 8 wickets in the same season. Only one game was played between RCB and GT during IPL 2023, which the latter won by six wickets.

Last Meeting Between RCB vs GT
GT: 200/3 (1st innings)
RCB: 206/1 (2nd innings)

RCB vs GT Predicted Playing 11:

Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Playing XI
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
Mahipal Lomror (IMPACT PLAYER)

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:
Wriddhiman Saha (GK)
Shubman Gill (C)
Sai Sudarshan
Shahrukh Khan
David Miller
Azmatullah Omarzai
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Ravisrinivasan Kishore
Noor Ahmed / Spencer Johnson
Mohit Sharma / Umesh Yadav
Sandeep Warrier (IMPACT PLAYER)

Best Batters And Bowlers

RCB Probable highest scorer: Virat Kohli | Will Jacks | Faf du Plessis

Gill is behind Sudarshan in GT’s scoring charts

Will Jacks was incredibly brutal in the last match. He showed no mercy and didn’t distinguish any bowler, hitting everyone for big shots. Even against Rashid Khan, the 25-year-old batted in the 8th over, hitting the Afghanistan star for 6, 6, 4, 6, 6 in the final over to reach an improbable century. It was as brutal as hitting can get. Jacks should be in your RCB vs GT Dream11 Fantasy cricket teams.

Will Jacks smashed a 41-ball century against GT

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Virat Kohli has been in red-hot form throughout IPL 2024, amassing an incredible 500 runs in 10 innings. However, the Orange Cap has gone to Ruturaj Gaikwad, the current scoring leader in IPL 2024 with 509 runs in 10 innings. Considering how well Kohli plays at his home ground, chances are that he will reclaim the Orange Cap from CSK‘s captain with a big score in this match. Kohli is a no-nonsense option to have in RCB vs GT Fantasy cricket teams.

Virat Kohli is in red-hot form in IPL 2024

With 288 runs in 10 innings, Faf du Plessis is the 2nd highest run-scorer for RCB in IPL 2024. The former South Africa captain has also hit two half centuries, along with 29 fours and 14 sixes. He can wreak havoc in the powerplay and can win games on his own.

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GT Probable Highest Scorer: Shubman Gill | Sai Sudarshan

Sai Sudarshan played a brilliant innings of 84 runs off just 49 balls in the last match against RCB. He is now GT’s highest run-scorer this season, having racked up 418 runs in 10 matches. That’s a hugely impressive return for this young Indian batter, who is playing freely and without any pressure.

Sudarshan has overtaken Gill as GT’s leading scorer in IPL 2024

Expectations were sky-high for Shubman Gill, who won the Orange Cap last season after amassing 890 runs. However, he is nowhere near that level this campaign, being inconsistent and burdened by captaincy. But we know his quality. He is a premium batter who possesses immense talent. Count him out at your own peril.

RCB Probable Best Bowler: Glenn Maxwell | Mohammed Siraj

Dropping Glenn Maxwell from RCB‘s playing 11 was always a mistake. The Australian adds unique qualities to any team with his fielding, bowling, and batting skills. Yes, he is struggling to put up numbers with the bat, but he is a match-winner and RCB could benefit from a player of his quality. During his 3-over spell, where he took one wicket against GT, he impressed.

Mohammed Siraj has been ordinary all season. This is no exaggeration or personal vendetta; this is reality. For a player of Siraj‘s quality, who is an international-level bowler, six wickets in nine matches and an economy rate touching 10 are disappointing numbers at best. However, he has improved his performance in the last few games, which is a good sign for both RCB and Team India.

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GT Probable Best Bowler: Rashid Khan | Sai Kishore

From what we have seen from Rashid Khan throughout his cricket career, his spell against RCB was completely an anomaly. Rashid is known for keeping it tight and bowling dot balls, and his last over was extremely different from that norm. Given the kind of player Rashid is and the fighter he is, expect him to bounce back in this match. The 25-year-old should be in your RCB vs GT Today’s IPL teams.

Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore has played only five games, bowling 15 overs, and yet, he is the 3rd highest wicket-taker for GT in IPL 2024 with 7 wickets. The 27-year-old is a wicket-taker who also bowls dot balls during the middle overs.

Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between RCB vs GT

There’s one truth that holds for IPL, and that is that every team has quality. Every team can beat any other team on any given day. RCB’s struggles were due to their indecisiveness in selecting the playing 11. Dropping Glenn Maxwell and not giving Will Jacks a chance from the first match were big mistakes, which the RCB team management corrected in the last match. Their bowling remains a big concern, but like every other team, RCB is capable of outscoring any team.

Gujarat Titans have hit rock bottom in the last couple of games. Shubman Gill is not firing, and the bowling unit is taking too many hits. Even the great Rashid Khan is struggling to contain the batters.

Since RCB is at home and in better form, we back them to win this match. Check out RCB vs GT Match Prediction Odds.

Chances Of A Win
RCB: 54%
GT: 46%

Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.