RCB vs GT Match Preview
Bangalore will go into this match on the back of back-to-back victories. They've done a lot better lately after gathering six successive defeats earlier in the season. Gujarat, meanwhile, are triying to put together some consistency after winning only two of their last five matches.
When picking your Dream11 team, you should definitely go for Virat Kohli first. He is the second-highest run-scorer in this season's IPL and hit an unbeaten half-century against the Titans recently. Kohli has also hit a century this IPL and is in characteristically fine form, indeed.
And then there is Will Jacks. Three of his last four innings for Bangalore had resulted in single figures before he played against Gujarat late last week. He duly bounced back with a brisk century. He has not been bowling in every match, but Jacks can also add value with the ball.
If it's genuine all-rounders you're looking for, then Australian stars Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green are on offer. They are both with RCB and both worth naming in your Dream11 team. Conditions in Bengaluru could suit their roles with the ball, in particular.
For your wicketkeeper, opt for Wriddhiman Saha or Dinesh Karthik. Neither, admittedly, are superstars at the moment. Saha should open the batting for the Titans, while Karthik is placed in the middle order for Bangalore. Karthik is probably the stronger pick here.
Two outstanding leg-spinners will be on display. Karn Sharma and Rashid Khan are great options for your Dream11 team selection. Fast bowling-wise, Mohammed Siraj is a must. He's in good form and has been named in India's squad for next month's T20 World Cup.
Weather Report
No rain is forecast in Bengaluru on matchday. The dew factor might play a role, especially for the team bowling second. Otherwise, hot and humid conditions are expected.
Pitch Report
A first-innings score of 180-plus can be considered competitive in Bengaluru, where both sides will likely field two specialist spinners.
The team to win the toss will likely choose to bowl first. That's what occured at the four previous tosses in Bengaluru during this season's IPL.
Notable stats
Kohli in form
Kohli was recently overtaken by Chennai Ruturaj Gaikwad as the 2024 IPL's top run-scorer. But Kohli is still RCB's leading run-scorer this season. He has hit 500 in 10 innings. That tally includes four half-tons and one century.
Team News
Bangalore won't likely change a winning XI, while the Titans potentially need to replace Mohit Sharma. The seamer has had a poor few performances recently.
RCB vs GT Probable 11
RCB Playing 11
- 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
GT Playing 11
- Wriddhiman Saha (Wk)
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Masood Shahrukh Khan
- David Miller
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Mohit Sharma
- Noor Ahmad
Dream11 Prediction
Bangalore have good momentum after winning successive matches recently. They have homeground advantage, too. Their batting, currently, is stronger than Gujarat's as well. RCB should win this match.
Top Picks
Rashid Khan: Put one of the best spinners in the IPL, and T20I cricket around the world, in your Dream11 team.
Virat Kohli: You simply cannot look past the RCB talisman and his rich run of form in this year's IPL.
Mohammed Siraj: For good pace and regular breakthroughs, picking the RCB fast bowler is a top Dream11 tip.
RCB vs GT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Dinesh Karthik
Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj
