The 70th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will see the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, May 21. Ahead of the match, here's everything you need to know about the RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction.
The Gujarat Titans are already assured of a top-two spot after winning nine out of their 13 matches so far. The Titans' bowling unit has been sensational with both Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami topping the wicket-takers charts.
While the Titans will look to sustain their momentum going into the playoffs, they are up against a strong Royal Challengers Bangalore side in their own backyard. RCB are on a two-match winning streak with both Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli in brilliant form at the top of the order.
Both teams look evenly matched on paper, paving the way for a thrilling finish to the IPL 2023 league phase in Bangalore.
RCB vs GT Match Details, IPL 2023, Match 70
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans will lock horns in the 70th match of IPL 2023 in Bengaluru on Sunday. The game is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2023, Match 70
Date and Time: May 21st, 2023, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
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RCB vs GT pitch report for IPL 2023, Match 69
The Chinnaswamy Stadium is a high-scoring venue, with the average first-innings score this season being 194. The previous game here was played in April, which saw spin account for nearly 50 percent of the wickets. With dew likely to come into play, chasing is the preferred option upon winning the toss.
Record in IPL 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
1st-innings score: 194
2nd-innings score: 184
Matches won by the team batting 1st: 4
Matches won by the team batting 2nd: 2
RCB vs GT probable playing 11s for today’s match
Royal Challengers Bangalore injury/team news
No injury concerns for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore probable playing 11
Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell and Karn Sharma.
Gujarat Titans injury/team news
No new injury concerns for Gujarat Titans.
Gujarat Titans probable playing 11
Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Sai Sudarshan, David Miller, Dasun Shanaka, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad and Mohit Sharma.
RCB vs GT Dream11 match top picks
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
Wriddhiman Saha (13 matches, 275 runs, Average: 19.76)
Wriddhiman Saha has had his moments in the IPL this season. He has 275 runs in 13 matches with some brilliant knocks in the powerplay.
Saha also has a decent record at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, holding him in good stead and making him a top pick for your RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team.
Top Batter Pick
Faf du Plessis (13 matches, 702 runs, Average: 58.50)
Faf du Plessis has been the standout batter in the IPL this season with 702 runs in 13 matches. He is averaging 58.50 this season with eight fifties to his credit.
Given his form and experience, du Plessis is a brilliant choice for your RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team.
Top All-rounder Pick
Glenn Maxwell (13 matches, 389 runs, Average: 35.36)
Glenn Maxwell has been brilliant for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the middle order. He has 389 runs in 13 matches with a strike rate of 182.63 to his credit.
With Maxwell also adding value with the ball, he is a must-have in your RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team.
Top Bowler Pick
Rashid Khan (13 matches, 23 wickets, Average: 18.00)
Rashid Khan is amongst the top bowlers in the world and for good reason. He has 23 wickets in 13 matches with an average of 18.00 to his credit.
He also chipped in with the bat for the Titans, making him another must-have in your RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team.
RCB vs GT match captain and vice-captain choices
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has not missed a beat this season for the Gujarat Titans. He has 576 runs in 13 matches with an average of 48 at the top of the order.
With the conditions also suiting batters, Gill is a fine captaincy pick for your RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has been in decent form in the IPL, scoring 538 runs in 13 matches. Kohli has six fifties and one hundred to his credit, holding him in good stead.
With Kohli looking good against both pace and spin of late, he is a viable choice as captain or vice-captain for your RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team.
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RCB vs GT match expert tips for IPL 2023, Match 70
Mohammed Shami is the leading wicket-taker in the IPL with 23 wickets in 13 matches. He has been particularly impressive in the powerplay phase, often delivering with the new ball. Given his recent form, Shami can be a good pick for your RCB vs GT Dream11 prediction team.
RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team Today, Head To Head League
Wicketkeeper: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: Virat Kohli (vc), David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Faf du Plessis
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj
RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: Virat Kohli, David Miller, Shubman Gill
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Karn Sharma, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj
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