Tata IPL 2022 – RCB vs GT, match preview, predicted lineups
Royal Challengers Bangalore play Gujarat Titans for the second time in Tata IPL 2022 as the season nears it’s conclusion. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Date & Time : 19th May 2022, 7:30 PM IST
Venue : Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Royal Challengers Bangalore have not had the worst of IPL’s so far and are in contention to qualify for the playoffs. They just need to win games and play quality cricket, leave the rest to fate.
RCB are currently fifth in the points table after 13 games with 14 points.
Bangalore batting looks solid on paper but they will need to deliver on the day. Bowling wise too they have the bowlers and are also delivering but one good combined effort and they will have a shot at the playoffs.
RCB have won there games against, KKR, RR, MI, DC, LSG, CSK & SRH. They have lost to PBKS (2), CSK, SRH, RR & GT.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have been the best team of the tournament thus far and they will look to continue the dominance to win the title finally. They will look to play their brand of cricket.
GT are currently first in the points table after 13 games with 20 points.
Gujarat batsman have been in top form and a lot will be expected from them as we approach the final phase. Bowling wise they are blessed as well and will look to turn the tides of the match.
GT won their games against, LSG (2), DC, PBKS, RR, CSK (2), KKR, SRH & RCB. They have lost to SRH, PBKS & MI.
In terms of the head to head, this is just the second meeting between the two franchisees. The first game was won by Gujarat Titans.
For the wicket, it will be helpful for batters and good bowlers to seek their rewards too.
Team news and possible lineups
There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.
RCB XI : Kohli, F. du Plessis (C), Patidar, Maxwell, D. Karthik (WK), Lomror, S. Ahmed, Hasaranga, Siraj, H. Patel, Hazlewood.
GT XI : Saha (WK), Gill, Wade, H. Pandya (C), Miller, Tewatia, R. Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Joseph, Dayal, Shami.
Prediction
I expect the toss to become crucial with teams looking to chase.
