RCB vs GT, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 52nd Match [AP Photos]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be playing against the Gujarat Titans (GT)  in the 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 4th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

RCB vs GT Head-to-head Stats

The Royal Challengers and the Gujarat Titans have played four matches against each other. The spoils have been shared by the two as both have won two games. 

The last time these two teams met in the 45th match of IPL 2024. In that match the Gujarat Titans batted first and scored 200/3 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan played a brilliant knock of 84 runs from 49 deliveries and was aided by Shahrukh Khan’s 58 off 30. 

The chase was led by Virat Kohli, who anchored at one end an scored 70 runs off 44 deliveries. However, it was a blazing knock by Will Jacks that took RCB past the line very comfortably. Jacks scored 100 off 41 deliveries as RCB won the match by nine wickets with four overs remaining in the game. 

The Titans will be desperate to win this game and keep themselves alive in the race to the top four. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are still in the race and need to win all their games to keep the hopes alive. So, it is expected the both the teams will fight it out to the last ball and it will be closely contested game. 

RCB vs GT Pitch Report

The wicket at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium have favoured the batters, historically. The same could be expected in this game. However, in this edition of the tournament the targets achieved at the venue has not been too high barring the last game. In the last match that was played here between RCB and SRH, 549 runs were scored in 40 overs. So a high scoring clash between the two teams can be expected in this game. 

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 4
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 2

Average first innings total: 206
Average second innings total: 195
Highest total recorded: 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Lowest total recorded: 153/10 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

• The batters will enjoy the surface. Five of the top three from both sides should be a part of your fantasy XIs. 
• The spinners might prove to be the most efficient on this track. Also a couple of death bowlers could be rewarding in your fantasy XIs.

RCB vs GT Fantasy Cricket Tips

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Heavy Fantasy XI

• Virat Kohli has been the best batter for RCB in this tournament. He has been superbly consistent and will be safest choice for the fantasy contests of the match. Will Jacks played a brilliant knock in the last game and will be a good choice. Besides these two, we can also opt for Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. 
• The bowlers of the RCB team have not done a great job in the tournament. However, Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh could be good picks from the RCB side. 

Gujarat Titans Heavy Fantasy XI

• B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have been the most prolific run-scorers for the Gujarat Titans. These two players will be the safest choices from the GT side. 
• The GT bowlers have also struggled to find rhythm lately. However, you can pick Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed for this game. 

RCB vs GT Winner Prediction

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have got nice rhythm in the last two games. On the other hand, the Titans are struggling to get consistency in their form. Given the current form of the two teams, the Royal Challengers will have a slight advantage at the start of the match. 

RCB vs MI Top Player Picks

Virat Kohli (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 500 Runs in 10 Innings
• The Indian superstar has been in prime form in the tournament. Virat Kohli has been very consistent in the tournament and is the second highest run-scorer. He will be the safest choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Will Jacks (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 176 Runs in 5 Innings
• The English all-rounder had a cold start to the tournament. But in the last game Will Jacks played a blazing knock and took the team over a formidable total with ease. Coming into this game, Jacks will have the form and rhythm with him and will be one of the prime choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 

B Sai Sudharsan has been in good form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

B Sai Sudharsan (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 418 Runs in 10 Matches
• The Indian top-order batter has been consistent in the tournament. Sai Sudharsan has scored runs regularly and under pressure. He will be one of the safer choices for the fantasy contests of this match. 

Shubman Gill (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 320 Runs in 10 Matches
• Gill has blown hot and cold in this tournament. He has played a couple of good knocks but the consistency has been a concern. But he has been in good touch while out in the middle and could be decisive choice for the fantasy contests. 

RCB vs GT Differential Picks

Glenn Maxwell needs to deliver with the bat in this match [AP Photos]

Glenn Maxwell (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 32 Runs and 5 Wickets in 7 Matches
• The Australian all-rounder has been going through a terrible time with the bat in the tournament. Though, Glenn Maxwell has contributed with wickets, there has been no game-changing displays by him. He is due for a big one and the wicket at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium might act as the ideal venue for him to regain his form. 

David Miller (GT)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 164 Runs in 7 Matches
• The South African middle-order batter has not fired big in the tournament. Although David Miller has played a couple of good knocks he not been consistent with his shows. But he could change the complexion of a game with his powerful batting and that makes him a differential choice for the game. 

RCB vs GT Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the players, a 1-4-2-4 or a 1-5-2-3 combination could be rewarding for the match. 

RCB vs GT Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: Virat Kohli, David Miller, Rajat Patidar, B Sai Suharsan
All-rounders: Will Jacks, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Karn Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Yash Dayal

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: B Sai Sudharsan

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 Players; Gujarat Titans: 5 Players

RCB vs GT Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik
Batters: Virat Kohli, David Miller, Faf du Plessis, Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Shahrukh Khan
Bowlers: Sandeep Warrier, Mohammed Siraj, Noor Ahmed

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 Players; Gujarat Titans: 5 Players