IPL 2024: GT vs RCB, Match 45 – Top 3 player battles to watch out for

GT vs RCB ( Source : IPL )

In the 45th match of the Indian Premier League 2024, Gujarat Titans take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. A win can do wonders for both the teams as they sit in the bottom half of the Indian Premier League. Loss in this game for either of the two teams would also mean that their chances to qualify to the play-offs would be diminishing rapidly.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are on the brink of elimination as they have won only two out of their nine games so far. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have not been able to show the consistency that they were known for during the past two seasons. The 2022 champions currently sit 7th with four wins from their nine games so far.

Ahead of this crucial clash at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, let’s take a look at some of the player battles between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Here are the top three player battles for Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match 45 of IPL 2024:

3. Rajat Patidar vs Rashid Khan

Rajat Patidar vs Rashid Khan ( Source :IPL )

Prior to the start of the Indian Premier League 2024, the talk was about how much can Rajat Patidar contribute with the bat after coming from a poor run with Team India. He did have a sluggish start to the tournament and was giving away his wicket cheaply. But over the past few games, the batter has put a price on his wicket and was one of the key reasons why the side were able to post a score of 200 in their last game.

His next challenge would be to take on the mighty leg-spinner from Afghanistan. Every batter fears facing Rashid Khan but the way Patidar thrashed Mayank Markande in the last game, would give him a lot of confidence. Meanwhile, Khan is having a mediocre season so far but would be looking to come good tomorrow against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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2. Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Warrier

Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Warrier ( Source : IPL )

A lot of debate has started on the strike rate of Team India batter Virat Kohli after his display against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Regardless, the batter is currently leading the race for the Orange Cap and would be hoping to contribute more to the side’s progress in the final few matches of the tournament.

When Kohli comes out to bat in the next game, he would be facing a confident Indian pacer from the Gujarat Titans in the form of Sandeep Warrier. The pacer wreaked havoc in the power play against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. He would be looking to scalp the prized wicket of the former Team India captain tomorrow in Ahmedabad. 

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1. Shubman Gill vs Mohammed Siraj

Shubman Gill vs Mohammed Siraj ( Source : IPL )

It has been a less than convincing season for the Gujarat Titans skipper considering he amassed 893 runs last year. However, the pressure of captaincy might have been reflected in his batting nowadays. But whenever he gets a start he tries to accelerate and does not try and play for personal milestones.

Mohammed Siraj is also having a dismal campaign up till now but would be hoping to get the better of his Team India teammate in this upcoming encounter. This battle maybe can decide how the rest of the game would go as both the players thrive with confidence. Moreover, if their early battle goes their way, they can seal the deal for their side.