RCB vs GT, IPL 2023: Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, and live streaming details

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 70th match of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The game will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (May 21).

After winning two consecutive matches, the Royal Challengers have kept their playoff hopes alive as they gear up to face the defending champions in a must-win game. They are currently placed fourth in the points table, having won seven of their 13 games so far.

The bowlers failed to keep a check on the scoring rate as the Royal Challengers Bangalore conceded a total of 186/5 in 20 overs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In reply, Faf du Plessis (71) and Virat Kohli (100) destroyed the bowling unit of the Sunrisers and brought up a match-winning partnership of 172 runs to keep their playoff hopes alive with an eight-wicket win.

Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have already secured a place in the playoffs of the tournament. With a 34-run win against the Sunrisers, the defending champions ensured a top-two finish as they currently stand at the top of the points table with 18 points.

Batting first, the Titans posted a competitive total of 188/9, courtesy of Shubman Gill’s 101-run knock that came off just 58 balls at a strike rate of 174.14. In response, Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma picked up four wickets apiece to restrict the Sunrisers to 154/9 in 20 overs.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Match Details

Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans, Match 70, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023

Date and Time: May 21, 2023, Sunday, 07.30 pm IST

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Pitch Report

A high-scoring encounter awaits both teams as the pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered a nightmare for the bowlers. The batters will enjoy playing shots at this venue, while the bowlers are expected to have a tough time in the field. The average first-innings score at the venue is 190-210.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Weather Forecast

There are high chances of rain in Bengaluru on Sunday with the temperatures expected to range between 23 and 32 degree Celsius.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Probable XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore Team News

The Royal Challengers Bangalore aren't expected to make any changes to their winning combination on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable XI

Virat Kohli (c), Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rwat (wk), Wayne Parnell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj

Gujarat Titans Team News

Gujarat Titans might think of giving a chance to Srikar Bharat and Sai Kishore in place of Wriddhiman Saha and Noor Ahmed before the playoffs.

Gujarat Titans Probable XI

Shubman Gill, Srikar Bharat (wk), Sai Sudarshan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Dasun Shanaka, Mohammed Shami, Sai Kishore, Mohit Sharma

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Match Prediction

Royal Challengers Bangalore desperately need a victory to stay alive in the competition, while the Gujarat Titans are expected to test their bench strength before the playoffs.

Therefore, the home team will start the match as slight favorites in the last league-stage game of the Indian Premier League 2023.

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to win the Match 70 of IPL 2023.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Live Streaming details and channel list

TV: Star Sports Network

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema