Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2022

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THE FACTS

When is Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans on and what time does it start? Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans will take place on Thursday 19th May, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)

Where is Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans taking place? Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans will take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India

Where can I get tickets for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans on in the UK? Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans live on Sky Go

THE LOWDOWN

ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE

• For Royal Challengers Bangalore to reach the playoffs, they have to beat Gujarat Titans, but defeat will eliminate them from the competition, so the stakes could not be higher for Faf du Plessis’ side in this one.
• It would be an excellent time for Virat Kohli to really come good for RCB, whilst Glenn Maxwell’s fireworks in the middle order could also prove match-winning not to be mention the mystery spin of Wanindu Hasaranga, who is chasing the purple cap.

GUJARAT TITANS

• Gujarat Titans have not only secured their place in the playoffs, but are also guaranteed to finish top spot in the league stage having racked up 20 points from 13 matches with their nearest rivals only able to reach 18.
• The Titans most recently defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets, a match which saw them keep a lid on the oppositions’ firepower, keeping them to 133/5 batting first before chasing their target in 19.1 overs with seven wickets remaining.

THE PREDICTION

Although Gujarat Titans sit top of table, six points clear of Royal Challengers Bangalore, they have nothing to play for here other than momentum heading into the next round. Their opponents on the other-hand, are fighting for their tournament lives and this should ensure the maximum level of performance from the RCB players. It would be surprise if Gujarat were to experiment here, whether it be through team selection or what to do should they win the toss and they have previously been beaten when attempting to experiment in the past. With that in mind, the smart move would be to back Royal Challengers Bangalore to win this one. Whether it proves enough for them to finish in the top four though, remains to be seen.