GT vs RCB Match Preview
Gujarat have only managed two wins in their last six IPL matches, while Bangalore recently ended a six-match losing streak by beating the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Titans and Royal Challengers have some really good personnel, but have both struggled to gel as a team.
You're going to need to select a captain for your Dream11 team. Faf du Plessis is worth your consideration, but his form has not been that good of late. Shubman Gill is a stronger choice here. He is the Titans' second-highest run-scorer this IPL season.
For some genuine firepower in the middle order, go for David Miller. The South African star had a couple of failures after returning to the Titans XI, but recently hit a brisk half-century against the Delhi Capitals. The timing of Miller's knock is good for him and could be for you, too.
There are multiple excellent leg-spinners involved in the 2024 Indian Premier League. Rashid Khan is among the best. He is taken the most wickets among Gujarat's spinners this season. He is an all-rounder, too, adding extra value with the bat if or when required.
Virat Kohli surely has to be in your Dream11 team, too. He is the leading run-scorer in this year's tournament overall - and has already hit one century and three half-tons. Kohli is gearing up for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States of America later this year.
RCB also have one of the best fast bowlers in the tournament. Yash Dayal has been bowling with solid pace and accuracy. Conditions in Ahmedabad should suit him. Dayal is the leading wicket-taker for the Royal Challengers in this year's IPL. They also have Australian seaming all-rounder Cameron Green, who could be a good pick for your Dream11 seleciton as well.
Weather Report
There is no rain forecast in Ahmedabad on matchday. Hot and humid conditions are likely. The team to win the toss will probably elect to bowl first. Three of the last four IPL matches at this ground have brought decisions to field first at the toss.
Pitch Report
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is not necessarily among India's high-scoring grounds in T20 cricket. A first-innings total of 170-plus can be considered competitive.
Conditions could take turn. Expect at least two slow bowlers in each XI.
Notable stats
Kohli in form
Kohli has collected 430 runs in nine innings this IPL. He has almost 100 runs more than his closest competitor - Ruturaj Gaikwad of the Chennai Super Kings.
Team News
Sai Sudharsan will likely be retained at the top of the Titans' order alongside Gill. RCB must decide if they are going to keep England all-rounder Will Jacks in their team for this match.
GT vs RCB Probable 11
GT Playing 11
- Wriddhiman Saha (Wk)
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- David Miller
- Masood Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Mohit Sharma
- Noor Ahmad
RCB Playing 11
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Will Jacks
- Rajat Patidar
- Cameron Green
- Mahipal Lomror
- Dinesh Karthik (Wk)
- Swapnil Singh
- Karn Sharma
- Yash Dayal
- Mohammed Siraj
Dream11 Prediction
Bangalore have some momentum after outdoing Hyderabad recently. The Royal Challengers' batting unit is in a strong position - and their bowlers are finding form. The visitors should win this match against hosts Gujarat.
Top Picks
Virat Kohli: It would be a big call to not name the 2024 IPL's leading run-scorer in your Dream11 team.
Yash Dayal: For outright pace and the potential to take a good few wickets, the RCB star is a must.
Rashid Khan: He is among the best leg-spinners in world cricket and should add immense value to your team.
GT vs RCB Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Faf du Plessis (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, David Miller, Rajat Patidar
All-rounders: Cameron Green
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad
