Gujarat Titans are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match Number 45 of TATA IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams are struggling in the lower half of the points table, with the visitors currently at the bottom. Royal Challengers Bangalore come into this match with a bit of momentum, having secured a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last outing, breaking a streak of six consecutive losses. They are keen to build on this recent success, especially with their bowling unit showing significant improvement.

On the other side, the Gujarat Titans are looking to recover from a narrow defeat against Delhi Capitals, where they lost by just four runs while chasing a formidable target of 225. A major concern for the Titans has been the lackluster performance of their middle order, which has contributed the least runs in the league so far this season. The team urgently needs these key players to step up if they are to compete effectively and return to winning ways. As both teams face off, Gujarat aims to leverage home advantage to overcome their challenges, while Bangalore looks to continue their revival in form.

Head-To-Head In IPL:

Potential Contenders for T20 World Cup:

Since IPL 2023, Virat Kohli has been in exceptional form, amassing 1,098 runs in just 25 innings with an average of 52 and a strike rate of 142.78. His outstanding performance has earned him the Orange Cap in IPL 2024. Kohli's consistent run-scoring and extensive experience are crucial for India's prospects at the upcoming World Cup. Selectors are considering whether to utilize him as an opener or at the number three position, aiming to capitalize on his ability to anchor the innings. His role will be pivotal in providing stability and guiding the team through high-pressure situations, ensuring India can build substantial totals or chase down challenging targets.

Milestones Alert:-

49- Faf du Plessis (9951) needs 49 runs to complete 10000 runs in T20s

3- Rashid Khan (147) needs three wickets to complete 150 wickets in IPL

22- Rahul Tewatia (978) needs 22 runs to complete 1000 runs in IPL.

76- Virat Kohli ( 12424) needs 76 runs to complete 12500 runs in T20s

• VENUE STATS:
• T20 AT AHMEDABAD IN IPL 2024: 
• WON FIRST: 1
• WON SECOND : 3
• AVG 1ST INN TOTAL: 154

PITCH REPORT: 
Michael Clarke and Graeme Swann: " It's a hot day, 62m and 64m are the square boundaries while down the ground is at 72m. The wicket looks pretty good, but it's quite dry. It should spin a bit and will be consistent even if you're batting first or second. 180 could be a good total, but both teams will rely heavily on spin and changes in variations.

TOSS:
has won the toss and have elected to first

Faf du Plessis, Skipper: "The wicket will be better later to bat, so we will look to chase. Our bowlers have been exceptional in the last two matches. We have scored big with the bat too. Maxwell comes back in as it's a day game and he plays spin well plus now we have some firepower in the middle-order"

Shubman Gill, Skipper: "   We Would have chased as well, looks like a really good wicket to bat second. Need to put a good score on the board. We have batted decently, we lost by a difference of just one ball in the last game. This is the right time to peak for us."