The 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is coming up, featuring a clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The match is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In their previous encounter, RCB emerged victorious by 9 wickets in a one-sided match against GT.
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 is a haven for batters, where the pitch caters well to both pacers and spinners. However, the real challenge emerges from the short boundaries, which create an electrifying atmosphere for batters. They have the freedom to unleash powerful strokes, often resulting in high-scoring matches. Captains are aware of this dynamic and frequently choose to field first after winning the toss, hoping to gain an early advantage.
Bengaluru Weather Forecast:
All indicators suggest that the upcoming cricket match between RCB and GT will be optimal. The weather forecast is excellent, with clear skies and no rain in sight. Players and spectators can expect a delightful day, with temperatures at a comfortable 37 degrees Celsius. A gentle breeze, blowing 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.
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
