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The upcoming 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness a showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT), slated for Saturday, May 4th, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Both teams, RCB and GT, had played their last match against each other in which RCB had won by 9 wickets in a one-sided match.
IPLT20 Stats and Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:
- Total matches: 92
- Matches won batting first: 39
- Matches won batting second: 49
- Average score batting first: 167
- Highest total recorded: 287/3 (20 overs) by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Lowest total recorded: 82/10 (15.1 Overs) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Highest score chased: 186/3 (19.2 Overs) by Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:
The Chinnaswamy Stadium stands as a haven for batters, where the pitch caters well to both pacers and spinners. Yet, the true test emerges from the short boundaries, injecting an electrifying ambience for batters. Here, they have the liberty to unleash powerful strokes, resulting in gripping high-scoring matches. Aware of this dynamic, captains frequently opt to field first after winning the toss, aiming to gain an early advantage.
Bengaluru Weather Forecast:
All signs point to an optimal cricket match between RCB and GT. The weather outlook is impeccable, boasting clear skies and an absence of rain in sight. Players and spectators alike can anticipate a delightful day, with temperatures at a pleasant 37 degrees Celsius. A gentle breeze, clocking in at 13 kilometres per hour, promises a refreshing atmosphere, while humidity levels remain manageable at around 34%. These ideal circumstances pave the way for an uninterrupted and thoroughly enjoyable game.
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Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan.
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Spencer Johnson, Sai Sudharsan, Sharath BR, Abhinav Manohar, Noor Ahmad, Manav Suthar, Kane Williamson, Jayant Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Shahrukh Khan, Joshua Little, Darshan Nalkande, Kartik Tyagi, Sushant Mishra, Matthew Wade