Is there a glimmer of hope for RCB? They upset the form books to hammer Sunrisers Hyderabad in convincing fashion for just their second win of the season and with five games to play they could still sneak into the top four.
It would take a remarkable turnaround in form considering their struggles so far this season but with back-to-back games to come against Gujarat Titans they could build of a bit of momentum over the next few days.
The Titans on the other hand are still well in with a shout, with eight points to their name so far and just two points off the top four before the weekend’s matches, but they have been less than convincing in some of their recent performances.
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Gujarat Titans vs RCB Tips and Predictions
Virat Kohli to top-score in the match
Kohli continues to receive criticism despite his run of high scores, and his display against Sunrisers Hyderabad showed exactly why.
He made 51 and continues to lead the way as the leading runscorer in this year’s tournament, but he faced 43 balls despite making a rapid start, with his ability to hit spin called into question.
However he remains a prolific run-scorer. If the likes of Will Jacks and Rajit Patidar can score quickly, Kohli should be able to play his way and as he is clearly in form, we think he could be the top runscorer for the second game in a row.
David Miller to hit 3+ sixes
Miller has been responsible for some remarkable knocks over the years, and he was very nearly at the heart of a dramatic fightback against Delhi Capitals with a stunning assault of 55 off 23 balls with the game seemingly dead.
He hit three sixes on the way to his first half-century of the season but if he can find his best form then it can only be good news for the Titans, who have been light on batting so far this season.
His tally of five for the season is not representative of his ability, and the hope is that he found form with that fantastic display of hitting earlier in the week and can go onto repeat it.
Kohli to score 30+, Gill to score 20+, Rashid Khan to take 1+ wicket
It is no surprise that once again we are tipping Kohli to score big. With 430 runs in nine innings so far, he leads the Orange Cap race by 81 runs leading into the weekend’s games from Ruturaj Gaikwad and generally has displayed a greater intent.
He got stuck against Sunrisers but his run-scoring remains unparalleled and he will be desperate to keep performing to help RCB avoid further embarrassment this season.
Shubman Gill is the man who has long been anointed as the successor to Kohli, but things haven’t quite gone to plan for him this season after a stunning white ball year in 2023.
He has 304 runs in nine knocks which is by no means a poor return - an average of 38 and strike rate of 146 would please many players - but below what he would expect from himself, but he is such a class act it is only a matter of time before he fires.
Rashid Khan likewise has not been at his best. He has just eight wickets in nine matches and his economy is just a little higher than recent years, but he will fancy his chances against Will Jacks while Patidar is likely to give him some chances, even if he has proved to be a brilliant hitter of spin.
Kohli to score 30+, Gill to score 20+, Rashid Khan to take 1+ wicket
IPL 2024 - Gujarat Titans vs RCB
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