IPL 2024, GT vs RCB: Decoding the key player battles
Gujarat Titans will be up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 52 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). The Titans will have redemption in mind as RCB thrashed them by nine wickets a few days back. While GT have won four of their 10 fixtures, the bottom-placed RCB own just three triumphs in 10 outings. Here we decode the key player battles.
Virat Kohli vs Rashid Khan
Virat Kohli is in stellar form as he is the second-leading run-getter of the season with 500 runs (SR: 147.49). As per ESPNcricinfo, he has struggled big time against Rashid Khan. Kohli has been dismissed by Rashid twice across eight IPL meetings. The leg-spinner has also not allowed Kohli to score freely as the latter's strike rate in this battle is 124.63.
Will Jacks vs Mohit Sharma
Will Jacks tormented the GT bowlers with a breathtaking 41-ball 100* last week. He won't mind replicating his heroics. Notably, he smashed Mohit Sharma for 39 runs off just 12 balls in the game, including four sixes. The veteran pacer would want to redeem himself with a better show this time around. However, his economy this season reads 10.96.
Sai Sudharsan vs Mohammed Siraj
Sai Sudharsan, who scored 84* versus RCB last week, has been the backbone of GT's batting this year. He has often arrived in the powerplay and has aced the challenge. His face-off with Mohammed Siraj will be interesting in the upcoming game. Sudarshan smashed the pacer for 14 runs off eight balls in the preceding match. Siraj's IPL economy versus left-handed batters reads 8.55.
David Miller vs Karn Sharma
David Miller will look to make an impact in this game. He likes attacking spinners and his primary challenge will be against RCB's Karn Sharma. The duo has faced each other four times in IPL and Karn has dismissed Miller once (Bat SR: 136.84). Leg spinners have dismissed Miller 12 times across 53 IPL innings. He owns a strike rate of 135.64 against them.
Key details about the match
Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the duel on May 4 (7:30pm IST). This venue is known for big scores as the batters get value for shots. The toss-winning captain is likely to chase. As per ESPNcricinfo, the average run rate here in IPL 2024 reads 10.29. Star Sports will telecast the match, and fans can also live-stream it on JioCinema for free.
