The Gujrat Titans will take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in match no. 43 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The GT vs BLR match will be played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Gujrat Titans have had the best possible start to the tournament. The Hardik Pandya-led side have won 7 out of the last 8 matches and are on a 4-match winning streak. On the contrary, the Royal Challengers Bangalore after a good start are starting to slip away a little. They have lost two consecutive matches now and currently sit in the fifth position on the league table.
Match Details
| Match | GT vs BLR, Match 43, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, April 30, 2022 |
| Time | 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
GT vs BLR: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the Brabourne Stadium has been a batting paradise for some time now. Teams have amassed massive totals over the years and batting second has been the go-to for teams winning the toss.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the GT vs BLR match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 35 – 28 degrees celsius.
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GT vs BLR: Head to Head
This is the first encounter between the Gujrat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
GT vs BLR Dream 11 Top Pick
Hardik Pandya
Captain Hardik Pandya has been the leading run-scorer for the Gujrat Titans in this tournament so far. The 28-year old all-rounder has 305 runs already to his name. He should be a favourite for your Dream11 teams.
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has been a peak of a bowler for Gujrat Titans so far. The right-arm fast has 13 wickets to his name in just 8 games.
Faf du Plessis
The newly-appointed captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Faf du Plessis has been in an unbelievably good form with the bat in hand. The former Chennai Super Kings player has scored a total of 278 runs in his 9 innings at an average of 30.88.
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva is another Bangalore player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the nine matches he has played. The Legbreak bowler has already picked up 13 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For GT vs BLR
- Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Kartik, Anuj Rawat
- Batters: Faf du Plessis, David Miller, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders: Shahbaz Ahmed, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Maxwell
- Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Faf du Plessis
- Vice-Captain: Mohammed Shami
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For GT vs BLR
- Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Kartik
- Batters: Faf du Plessis, David Miller, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli
- All-rounders: Shahbaz Ahmed, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia
- Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva
GT vs BLR Probable XI
Gujrat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Gujrat Titans should be expected to win the match as they look to continue their winning run. However, it will be no surprise if the Royal Challengers Bangalore can record the win in the GT vs BLR match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
