IPL 2023: 3 surprise Dream11 fantasy team picks for RCB vs GT match

The final league-stage match of IPL 2023 will take place tonight. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host the Gujarat Titans (GT) for a game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

While GT have already reserved their place in Qualifier 1, RCB need to win tonight's match to seal their place in the next round of the tournament. Bangalore currently hold the fourth spot with 14 points from 13 matches. If they beat GT by a decent margin tonight, they will qualify for the Eliminator match.

However, if the Royal Challengers Bangalore lose this match, they will have to hope that the Sunrisers Hyderabad beat the Mumbai Indians. Also, RCB will have to ensure that they do not lose against GT by more than five runs as Rajasthan Royals will then overtake them in the standings.

Ahead of this exciting IPL 2023 clash, here's a look at the three players who can prove to be surprise picks in the fantasy contests for the match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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#1 Michael Bracewell, Royal Challengers Bangalore

Michael Bracewell picked up two crucial wickets against SRH (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

Michael Bracewell recently replaced Wanindu Hasaranga in the Royal Challengers Bangalore's playing XI. Hasaranga is nursing an injury, and it is still not known if he is available for selection tonight.

Even if Hasaranga is available, RCB may prefer to retain Bracewell in their playing XI. The reason behind it is the Kiwi all-rounder's brilliant performances. He emerged as the pick of the bowlers for RCB in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scalping two wickets while conceding 13 runs in his two overs.

Bangalore also sent him to bat at number four in the run-chase. If RCB use him in a similar way tonight, he can score a lot of fantasy points.

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#2 Rahul Tewatia, Gujarat Titans

Can Rahul Tewatia destroy RCB once again? (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

Rahul Tewatia has failed to make an impact in his last two innings for the Gujarat Titans. The left-handed batter scored a 13-ball 14 against the Mumbai Indians and then lost his wicket for three runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Since he bats lower down the order and does not bowl much, some fantasy users will be hesitant to select him in their teams.

However, they should note that Tewatia scored a match-winning 25-ball 43 in the IPL 2022 match between GT and RCB. If Gujarat bat second tonight, Tewatia can play another match-winning innings for his team.

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#3 Hardik Pandya, Gujarat Titans

Hardik Pandya has not bowled a single over in the last two IPL 2023 matches (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya has not bowled in the last two IPL 2023 matches. He has not scored big with the willow as well, making him a risky choice for tonight's fantasy contests.

Fans should note that Pandya will get an opportunity to play on a flat pitch in Bengaluru tonight. Hence, he could score big if he finds his touch. With Noor Ahmad unlikely to play this IPL 2023 match due to injury, Pandya may even bowl a few overs for the visitors.