GT vs RCB, IPL 2024, Match 44: Head-to-head, playing XI, prediction, pitch report | All you need to know

GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns in match 45 of the IPL 2024 on Sunday. The match is slated for April 28 at 7:30 pm IST and will be played at the GT’s iconic home ground Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Titans will be coming into the clash after a narrow defeat in their previous match. Led by Shubman Gill, they suffered a loss against Delhi Capitals, their fifthof the season. Taking on the team at the bottom of the table, the Titans will aim to register their fifth win of the season.

On the other hand, the Bengaluru-based franchise is currently having a season to forget. With two wins in nine matches, RCB is coming off a strong victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last clash. Taking on Titans in Ahmedabad could prove to be a daunting challenge for the 2016 finalists.

GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Head-to-head

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have met each other only on 3 occasions in the IPL so far. Out of these 3 matches, Gujarat has won 2 games whereas Bangalore has come out victorious on one occasion.

Total matches played: 3

Matches won by Gujarat Titans (GT): 2

Matches won by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): 1

GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Pitch report

The Narendra Modi Stadium wicket is known to assist spin bowling. The average score rate over the years in ODIs has been a touch under 5 runs per over. However, in recent years, particularly during the IPL, the track has been quicker and has aided run-scoring.

GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Weather update

The temperature in Ahmedabad on Wednesday will hover around 38 degrees when the match starts and it will remain nearly the same throughout the game. There is no chance of rain and the wind speed will remain at 5 km/h with 22 per cent humidity in the air.

GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI

Gujarat Titans (GT): Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Kane Williamson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Sandeep Warrier, Mohit Sharma

Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj

GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Match details

Match: Match 45, IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB)

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live broadcast: Star Sports Network channels

Live streaming: JioCinema app and website

(With inputs from agencies)