RCB vs GT Live Updates, Match 52: Despite a massive collapse, RCB somehow managed to win their encounter against GT on Saturday. That meant they are still in the hunt to make it to the playoffs, as they chased down 148.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers succeded in strangling the batting order of Gujarat Titans as they managed to restrict them to just 147 runs in 20 overs. Vyshak, Siraj and Dayal picked two wickets each as RCB bowlers wreaked havoc on the Titans. Shahrukh Khan top-scored for the side, with a valiant 37-run knock. However, RCB bowlers proved to be dominant at the M Chinnaswamy stadium as they chase their 4th win of IPL 2024.
Who won yesterday’s match?
After only managing to score 147 in their stipulated 20 overs, Gujarat Titans failed to defend the total vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After their bowlers came up with inspiring performances, skipper Faf du Plessis showed the way with a fine 64 from 23 deliveries, while Virat Kohli scored 42 from 27 deliveries.
RCB vs GT Live Updates
All over
RCB have beaten GT by four wickets, and 6.2 overs to spare. What a match we have had. 2 more points to Bengaluru.
Tense moments
143/6 in 13 overs.
Noor removes Kohli
Now Kohli get sone outside off, from Noor, and he is caught out for 42. This is not looking good for RCB now as it’s 117/6 in 11 overs.
Another one
Little has a fourth wicket here. What a spell here. This time he gets Cameron Green for 1. RCB should be embarrassed with this performance. It is 112/5 in 10 overs.
Out
It is all happening a little too quickly. Maxwell comes, slams a four, and is caught out the next ball. That is poor batting by RCB, as the score moves to 107/4 in 8 overs.
What’s happening
And a wicket makes way for another..and another. Now Patidar is removed by Little. RCB still in driver’s seat at 107/3.
Jacks out
Double blow for RCB here. After du Plessis, Jacks is out cheaply. Noor Ahmad picks the wicket as RCB 100/2 in 7 overs.
du Plessis out, Best powerplay for RCB
RCB score 92/1 in 6 overs and that is the highest in powerplay they have ever scored. But skipper is out caught by Shahrukh Khan in the deep for 64 from 23.
du Plessis 50
There you go, skipper has a fifty in only 19 deliveries, and Kohli hits two more sixes in a over. RCB 78/0 in 5 overs.
God mode
Faf is just batting on a different strip. He wants to finish the match in 10 overs only, and that would help RCB massively in the net run-rate. He is 49 from 17. RCB 64/0 in 4 overs.
Suthar punished
RCB 41/0 in 2.3 overs
Kohli makes intentions clear
First over of the chase, and Kohli hits two sixes off Mohit Sharma. What a start by RCB here. It is 14/0 in 1 over.
RCB clean up GT
Siraj takes an easy catch in the end to wrap up GT’s batting order. RCB need 148 runs to win the game.
Mix-up costs GT
A mix-up between Vijay Shankar and Mohit Sharma costs the latter his wicket.
GT are 147/9 in 19.2 overs.
Debut lasts short
Manav Suthar’s debut for Gt lasts short as Vyshak strikes in the last over.
GT are 147/8 in 19.1 overs.
Brilliant catch!
Rahul Tewatia walks back to the pavilion, courtesy of Vyshak’s brilliant catch.
GT are 136/7 in 18 overs.
Rashid Khan departs
Yash Dayal strikes as Rashid Khan’s effort to play a scoop shot goes wrong.
GT are 131/6 in 17.3 overs.
GT go past 100 runs
Titans have finally managed to go past the 100-run mark in the 16th over.
GT are 102/5 in 15 overs.
Kohli masterclass!
Virat Kohli strikes with a brilliant run-out to get rid of Shahrukh Khan.
GT are 87/5 in 12.4 overs.
Miller gone!
Glenn Maxwell takes a brilliant catch as David Miller attempts a big hit, but fails.
GT are 80/4 in 11.4 overs.
Fifty partnership comes up
The duo of Shahrukh Khan and David Miller bring up the 50-run partnership.
GT are 72/3 in 11 overs.
GT mount charge
GT are 61/3 in 10 overs.
RCB continue to strangle GT
Gujarat Titans struggle to get going against RCB.
GT are 49/3 in 9 overs.
Unwanted record for GT!
Lowest Powerplay totals in IPL 2024
23/3 – GT vs RCB, Bengaluru*
27/3 – PBKS vs SRH, Mullanpur
28/4 – MI vs LSG, Lucknow
30/4 – GT vs DC, Ahmedabad
31/2 – RR vs DC, Jaipur
Third wicket down for GT
The Titans are in deep trouble, with Sai Sudarshan departing for just 6 runs as Green strikes this time.
GT are 23/3 in 6 overs.
RCB dominate powerplay
RCB have been economical so far, allowing GT to get only 18 runs on board in five overs.
Another wicket down for GT!
Shubman Gill departs as Vijaykumar Vyshak strikes.
GT are 10/2 in 3.5 overs.
Siraj strikes!
RCB get their first breakthrough in the very first over as Dinesh Karthik completes a simple catch to get rid of Saha.
GT are 1/1 in 1.3 overs.
Cautious Faf!
Debut for GT’s Manav Suthar
RCB vs GT Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Impact Subs: Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Akash Deep, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Prabhudessai
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little
Impact Subs: Sandeep Warrier, Sharath BR, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav
RCB to bowl first
RCB win toss, opt to bowl first at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.
RCB vs GT: Chinnaswamy stadium pitch report
M Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for providing assistance to batters with quick outfields and shorter boundaries. The pitch remains even for stroke-making until the end of the game, allowing batters to perform consistently from start to finish. However, there is a twist, these pitches not only benefit batters but also bring fast bowlers into the game, making the seamers role crucial.
Our combined XI for RCB vs GT
King Kohli in the house
Welcome to live coverage of the 52nd match of the IPL 2024 season between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.
RCB vs GT: Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Himanshu Sharma, Akash Deep, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Suyash Prabhudessai, Manoj Bhandage, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar.
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Warrier, Sharath BR, Vijay Shankar, Manav Suthar, Darshan Nalkande, Matthew Wade, Umesh Yadav, Kane Williamson, Jayant Yadav, Abhinav Manohar, Joshua Little, Kartik Tyagi, Spencer Johnson, Sushant Mishra.
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