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[Saba Sports News] In Match 52, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against Gujarat Titans (GT) with RCB winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Their decision immediately paid dividends as they asserted control over GT’s batters, securing early wickets, with the top four falling within the powerplay. Despite Shahrukh Khan’s impressive batting, aiming for a significant score, Virat Kohli’s sharp reflexes saw him run out at the non-striker’s end, accompanied by a memorable flying kiss send-off from Kohli.
While Swapnil Singh started solidly for RCB, it was their pacers who truly made an impact. Mohammed Siraj found a rhythm, dismissing both GT openers, and Cameron Green claimed the wicket of Sai Sudharsan. Consequently, GT posted their lowest powerplay total of the season.
Shahrukh Khan and David Miller then orchestrated a fifty partnership through aggressive play, with Miller surviving a dropped catch by Karn when on 23. However, Karn redeemed himself by dismissing Miller shortly after, breaking the 61-run partnership. Shahrukh followed suit due to a misjudged run. Despite Rahul Tewatia’s boundary hits, RCB capitalized on the pitch’s variations, limiting GT to a modest 147.
Following the first innings, RCB’s Vijaykumar Vyshak shared insights into the team’s strategy against GT, expressing satisfaction with the team’s performance and the successful execution of bowling plans. Vyshak also highlighted the team’s focus on one game at a time, despite facing physical challenges, expressing confidence in chasing down the target.