RCB vs GT IPL 2024 Match 52 Match-Ups: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 52nd match of IPL 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Both sides have had a poor showing so far in the tournament, with RCB winning only 3 of their 10 matches while GT has won only 4 of their 10 matches. However, RCB defeated GT by 9 wickets in the reverse fixture earlier this season, and with back-to-back wins in their last two matches, they will be favorites in this game.

Let’s explore five interesting matchups to watch in RCB vs GT.

1. Virat Kohli vs Rashid Khan

Virat Kohli’s sublime form with the bat has tormented many bowling attacks, but Rashid Khan’s magical leg spin has often found a way to tie down the modern master. In their IPL battles, Rashid has dismissed Kohli twice while conceding 86 runs off 69 deliveries.

2. Faf du Plessis vs Rashid Khan

While Duplessis’s attacking game-play in the early powerplay overs is undisputed, when there is a spin introduction to him, Rashid has managed to keep him on a tight leash, not allowing his free-flowing batting instincts to take over. The leg-spinner has conceded just 24 runs to Faf’s blade in the IPL and dismissed him thrice.

3. Shubman Gill vs Karn Sharma

While Shubman Gill enjoys a dominant match-up against RCB’s strike bowler Siraj, with Karn Sharma expected to arrive early, he could pose a threat to the right-handed batter. In their only meeting, Karn conceded just 4 runs off 4 deliveries and dismissed him in the process.

4. Glenn Maxwell vs Rashid Khan

While Rashid has managed to gain good control over RCB’s top order, Maxwell has an even matchup against him, despite not scoring runs easily. Maxwell has only given away his wicket to Rashid once in the 49 deliveries faced by him.

5. David Miller vs Mohammed Siraj

While Mohammed Siraj is slowly getting into the rhythm after a poor showing in the initial games, which is a good indication for RCB, the Indian pacer has kept Miller in check by dismissing him twice in 13 deliveries.