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IPL 2022 Highlights RCB vs GT: Virat Kohli roars back to form as Bangalore beat Gujarat by 8 wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2022 Highlights: RCB chased down a stiff 169-run target set by Gujarat in 18.4 overs and kept themselves alive in the play-offs race. Catch the Highlights of IPL 2022, RCB vs GT:
IPL 2022 RCB vs GT Highlights: After a disappointing campaign, Virat Kohli roared back to form when it mattered the most for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The former RCB captain smashed 73 off 54 balls as RCB chased down a stiff 169-run target set by Gujarat Titans (GT) in 18.4 overs and kept themselves alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 play-offs race. They are now placed fourth on the points table with 16 points. Kohli stitched a 115- run stand with Faf du Plessis for the opening wicket before the RCB captain was dismissed by Rashid Khan on 44(38). The spinner then went to inflict another blow in the form of Kohli before Maxwell wrapped up the proceedings with an unbeaten 40 off 18 balls. Earlier in the evening, Hardik Pandya led the side from front and smashed an unbeaten 62(47) as GT piled 168/5 after opting to bat first. Apart from Pandya, Rashid chipped in with a 6-ball 19, while David Miller scored 34(25). Josh Hazlewood scalped two wickets from the RCB camp, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Maxwell picked a wicket each. Catch the Highlights of the IPL 2022 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans:
...Read MoreIPL 2022, RCB vs GT LIVE score updates: Individual battles
If we look at some match-ups, it will be interesting to see the tussle between spin wizard Rashid Khan and in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik. The spinner had dismissed Karthik thrice and has conceded just 30 runs in the 28-ball duel between the two so far. In fact, in the previous encounter between the two sides, Rashid was used when Karthik joined the proceedings and the former had packed the RCB player with a googly.
Virat Kohli, who has not been in his best in this edition, has his own struggles against Mohammed Shami. The pacer has dismissed Kohli five times in IPL, with a couple of them coming in the death overs as the former RCB captain tried to switch gears.
RCB vs GT LIVE score updates: Bangalore need to be cautious
The Gujarat Titans seamers have been excellent in the powerplays. They have so far scaled 25 wickets in the first six overs of the season, with Mohammed Shami alone accounting for 11 in it.
RCB vs GT LIVE updates: What happened the last time
The last time both the teams locked horned horns, Gujarat won the contest by six wickets. Batting first RCB piled 170/6 on the board and their opposition chased down the total in 19.3 overs.
RCB vs GT LIVE updates: Gujarat Titans bowling threat
f we look at Gujarat's bowling, it looks extremely lethal with experienced Mohammed Shami leading the pack. The senior seamer has received the much-needed support from the likes of young Yash Dayal, Lockie Fergusson and Alzarri Joseph.
Their spin department is being led by arguably one the best in this department. Afghan star Rashid Khan has so far packed 16 wickets at an economy of under 7. R Sai Kishore has played the second spinner's role almost perfectly.
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT LIVE: A look at Gujarat batters
Debutant Gujarat Titans have emerged as one of the finest outfits with both the batters and bowlers pitching. Shubman Gill. Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya spearhead the batting department, and Rahul Tewatia has justified his role as finisher.
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT LIVE updates: Race for Purple Cap intensifies
Wanindu Hasaranga has a golden chance to move past Yuzvendra Chahal and claim the Purple Cap. The Lankan spinner has justified his hefty price tag of Rs 10.75 cr and is currently the league's second-highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps in 13 matches. Like Chahal, the spinner too has completed a five-wicket haul earlier in the season.
RCB vs GT LIVE score updates: A look at Glenn Maxwell's outing
Glenn Maxwell will be another man in focus, who has performed in patches in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. The RCB all-rounder has managed 228 runs from 10 matches, and has scalped five wickets at an economy of 7:05.
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT LIVE: Virat Kohli's woeful form
Virat Kohli has not been in his best and this is a perfect opportunity for the star batter to roar back to form. He has managed just one half-century in the entire campaign and accumulated 236 runs at a poor average of 19.67.
In fact he managed just 20 in the last match against Punjab.
RCB vs GT LIVE updates: Recent form
RCB secured consecutive wins but they failed to produce a similar effort against Punjab Kings, who defeated them by 54 runs.
Gujarat Titans head into the match with a resounding 7-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT Live score updates: How crucial is the outcome for Bangalore
The outcome of the clash will determine RCB's chances of making it to the next stage. The Faf du Plessis-led unit are placed fifth and a win tonight will help them climb fourth, which is currently occupied by Delhi Capitals, who also have the same number of points.
If RCB manage to eke out a win and DC loses their final league clash against Mumbai Indians, the Bangalore unit will qualify for the next stage.
However, if both RCB and DC win their respective matches, the net run-rate will come into play and things don't look good for RCB, when the decimals are involved.
RCB have a negative net run-rate, which currently stand at -0.323, while Delhi enjoy a superior one, which is +0.2555.
IPL 2022 LIVE updates: What does the points table say
If we look at both the sides, Gujarat Titans have enjoyed a dominant campaign and are already assured of top of the table finish. They have 20 points from 13 matches, and win will take them to 22.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, have struggled and will be desperate for a win against Titans. They have won seven and lost six and are placed fifth on the table with 14 points from 13 matches.
IPL 2022 RCB vs GT Live Score: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. The match will start at 07:30 pm and the toss will take place half an hour before the start. Stay tuned for live updates!
