The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are facing a tough challenge from the Gujarat Titans (GT) in their quest to qualify for the knockout stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL). GT is currently leading the IPL points table and RCB needs to win this game to stay in contention. They also need to win by a big margin to maintain their net run rate above the Mumbai Indians, who are also on 14 points.
RCB’s top three batsmen, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell, need to perform well in this game. They have been the key players for RCB this season and need to continue their good form. In their last game against SunRisers Hyderabad, Kohli and Du Plessis scored a 172-run opening partnership and Kohli got another IPL century. RCB won the game easily and improved their net run rate.
GT has the best bowling attack in the IPL, with Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad in sensational form. Their batting lineup is also strong, with Shubman Gill, Sai Sudershan, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Wriddhiman Saha, and Dasun Shanaka. RCB’s middle-order needs to step up and support their top three batsmen.
RCB’s bowling has been decent, with Mohammed Siraj and Wayne Parnell performing well. Michael Bracewell and Shahbaz Ahmed will have a tough time against GT’s batting lineup. RCB needs to win this game to stay in the qualifying race and they need their big players to perform well. This is a crucial moment for RCB.
