IPL 2024, GT vs RCB Match Highlights: RCB beat GT by 9 wickets, Jacks-Kohli steered their team home

Gujarat Titans have scored 200/3 in their 20 overs with good batting display and half-centuries by Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan after the loss of two qiuck wickets at the start of the innings. RCB will have to chase 201 runs in order to win this match and secure another two points in the tournament.

RCB win the toss, decide to bowl first against Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titans are hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for match number 45 of IPL 2024. This will be the first match of double-header Sunday which is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.

Gujarat Titans are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for match number 45 of IPL 2024. This will be the first match of double-header Sunday which is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.

Gujarat Titans' season has been a rollercoaster ride so far. Their recent match against Delhi Capitals raised eyebrows with some questionable tactics: star bowler Sandeep Warrier bowled just three overs, while left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore, fresh off a stellar performance against Punjab Kings, was brought in late and went for runs in the 19th over.

As they return to their home turf on Sunday, Titans will be eager to replicate the success of their previous afternoon game at the venue. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, they capitalized on slowing conditions by deploying Afghanistan spin duo Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed, along with Mohit Sharma's clever use of cutters between overs 7 to 14, which resulted in key wickets and economical bowling.

Facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who lack left-handed batters in their top order, Titans will likely rely heavily on spin. Besides Rashid and Noor, they may opt to unleash Sai Kishore in the powerplay to stifle Virat Kohli, who has struggled against spinners this season.

However, RCB's Rajat Patidar poses a threat, boasting excellent form and a high strike rate against spinners. RCB's recent win against Sunrisers, with spinners Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh making an impact, adds to their confidence.

Titans will also aim to bolster their batting performance in the powerplay, as their current run rate of 8.1 is the second lowest this season. Slow starts from the top order have placed pressure on the middle-order hitters to compensate.

In the last match, GT brought in Sai Sudharsan as the Impact Player, replacing Sandeep Warrier, and may reverse the decision if they bat first. Azmatullah Omarzai has struggled with both bat and ball in six matches so far. With ample bowling options available, GT might consider reinstating Kane Williamson at No. 4.

RCB, in their recent game against SRH, introduced left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh as the Impact Player, substituting Rajat Patidar, and reaped the rewards. Swapnil's double-wicket over, dismissing Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, tilted the game in RCB's favor. Unless there are injury concerns, RCB is unlikely to alter their lineup.