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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) match on Saturday in Bengaluru. Both teams are clinging to faint playoff hopes, making this encounter a high-pressure battle.
Virat Kohli spin Challenge: Rematch in Bengaluru
Virat Kohli‘s recent dominance against spin has become a major talking point. Having struggled against slow bowling in recent T20 seasons, Kohli surprised everyone with a masterclass against GT’s potent spin attack in their last encounter.
His knock of 70 runs, with a staggering 61 runs coming off spin, kept RCB’s season alive.
Bengaluru: Graveyard for Spinners
This rematch takes place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a notoriously difficult ground for spinners. Virat Kohli, known for his prowess against pace, seems prepared to repeat his feat. He reportedly spent extra time during practice focusing on range-hitting against spinners, indicating his confidence.
RCB Spin Domination: Repeat Performance?
RCB’s win against GT was so comprehensive that their designated spin hitters, Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell, didn’t even get a chance to bat. This was largely due to Virat Kohli’s exploits and a late blitz by Will Jacks.
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GT Bowling Conundrum: How to stop Virat Kohli?
GT, a team heavily reliant on their bowling attack, needs to devise a new strategy to contain Virat Kohli. The spin trio of R Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad were all expensive in their last encounter against RCB and will be under immense pressure to perform on a spin-unfriendly pitch.
Form Guide: RCB vs GT
- RCB: WWLLL (last five matches)
- GT: LLWLW (last five matches)
With both teams desperate for a win, the upcoming clash promises to be a thrilling contest. Can Kohli dominate the GT spinners once again, or will the Titans find a way to neutralize his threat? Only time will tell.
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