The 45th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set to unfold at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, April 28th. This eagerly anticipated game will pit the Gujarat Titans (GT) against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), promising an electrifying clash between two powerhouse teams. With top-tier talent on display, cricket fans across the globe can anticipate a thrilling spectacle.

GT narrowly missed out on victory in their recent match against the Delhi Capitals (DC), experiencing a close defeat. Meanwhile, RCB managed to break their six-match losing streak by securing a win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last outing.

IPLT20 Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium:

Total matches: 31
Matches won batting first: 14
Matches won batting second: 17
Average score batting first: 170
Highest total recorded: 233/4 (20 Ov) by Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Lowest total recorded: 89/10 (19.4 Ov) by Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals
Highest score chased: 200/7 (19.5 Ov) by Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:

At the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium, hailed as the world’s largest cricket ground, the pitch plays a crucial role. Known for its tendency to favor batters, it presents a unique challenge for bowlers. Early on, the seam-friendly conditions might sway the toss decision, possibly prompting the winner to opt for batting first. As the game progresses, the pitch is expected to change, offering increasing support to spinners. Brace yourself for a dynamic encounter featuring a mix of aggressive batting and clever spin bowling.

Ahmedabad Weather Forecast:

Although Ahmedabad is under cloudy skies, there’s good news for cricket enthusiasts, no rain interruptions are expected during the match, ensuring continuous play. The weather forecast indicates pleasant conditions with temperatures around 39 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are expected to be moderate at approximately 19%, ensuring comfort for both players and spectators. A gentle breeze, blowing at 14 kilometres per hour, may offer some relief from the heat. With the weather favoring batters, anticipate the pitch to maintain its consistency throughout the game, providing a fair contest between bat and ball.

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Squads:

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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Saurav Chauhan, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli (vc), Rajat Patidar, Akash Deep, Manoj Bhandage, Tom Curran, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mayank Dagar, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal

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