RCB vs GT | IPL 2023 | MATCH 70 -19:30 IST | IPL Prediction | Cricket Betting Tips
RCB vs GT: A Final Dose of Qualification Drama in Bengaluru
After 24 days of waiting, RCB are back at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium with a place in the final-four still very much in their grasp. But with Gujarat Titans, the league leaders and already-qualified defending champions, offering formidable opposition, the home team have quite the task on their hands.
Match Odds: RCB (1.97) vs GT (2.02)
When: Sunday, May 21, 19:30 IST
Where: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has unequivocally backed the home team but the dynamics of the T20 game here has meant that it’s never been a banker of two points. Teams prefer to chase at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and the forecast for scattered showers in Bengaluru on Sunday evening will only nudge the toss-winning captain further in that direction. Curiously, teams batting first have won four of the six games played at the venue so far.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers in Bengaluru on Sunday evening with a maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius.
Head to Head: RCB 1-1 GT, Last year, Faf du Plessis’ team emerged victorious in a comparable late-season match, having comfortably pursued and achieved a target of 168 runs set by GT.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli appeared in determined form during practice, batting aggressively in the nets after twice being dismissed against spin. However, he and skipper Faf du Plessis will need to be at their blistering best to outscore the likes of Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya and David Miller. They also must tackle the twin threats of Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan, who have taken 23 wickets apiece this campaign.
Gujarat Titans: GT have little to play for having already sealed their playoff place. However, Hardik Pandya’s men will want to head into the knockouts with momentum on their side. And with a devastating top order, potent new-ball attack and the world’s best T20 spinner, the reigning champions have all the weapons to spoil the party for Kohli’s men.
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Match Prediction: RCB to win.
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