Gujarat Titans have struggled to be consistent, with four wins and four losses to their name, and this encounter holds significance for the Titans in terms of making it to the playoffs, while RCB would look to further assert their dominance at the top of the table.

RCB's success so far this season has been due to their extremely powerful batting order that has been in excellent form throughout conditions. We saw their ability to successfully chase down a good target and their tally of sixes only speak about the intent they've had so far. Moreover, their pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood are breathing fire with the ball and they are equally assisted by Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya.

Gujarat Titans haven't been the best with the bat and at times have just managed to perform under pressure, with moments being all that have taken them through. While Gujarat Titans' bowlers led by Rabada have been good with the new ball, they will need to put up a comprehensive show against RCB. This contest may well hinge on the ability of Gujarat Titans bowlers to restrict RCB's top order.

This ground will prove to be a batting paradise and the red soil surface being used for the game will be excellent for the batters. Both these teams have performed well at this ground and 190-200 will be a par score on this day. This track may produce good pace and bounce for the bowlers but the presence of depth in RCB's batting order gives them a slight advantage, as they might just need to win those crucial middle overs if they do so, they will have Gujarat Titans struggling.

At the toss, Gujarat have won and chose to bowl first. Both the side remains unchanged for this clash in Ahmedabad.

Here's what the captains said at the toss:

Shubman Gill:

"We are going to bowl first. Looks a little dry, a little patchy. The first four or five overs can give us a bit of swing in the first innings and just in case if there's any dew, we always like to chase it. Very important two points are this for you. Yes, we have got,the next two games, including this one at home. So I think these two games are gonna determine where we stand and how far we go in the tournament. So the boys are ready to go. They are the defending champions. They've been playing some really good cricket. So hopefully it's going to be a one heck of a game. I think after the last match, the mood is pretty nice, nice and breezy, nice and light. And I think it's all about, giving everything that you have, having the right attitude and putting in as much effort as you can. We're going with the same team."

Rajat Patidar:

"Obviously, we were looking to field first, but to be honest, I think in an IPL, I think there are good wickets to bat on. But I think it's a green surface with nicely grass cover on it. But I don't think it will help too much, it will be good to bat on. And so we'll put a good total on the board and give them under pressure. I think the way we are playing, the way we played first off of this IPL, I think that was very good to see. As I said, every player came and stood up for the team and done it for the team. (Every game you see someone new stepping up. That's always a good sign?) Definitely. It's a positive sign for us. And as a captain and as a team, if you look at it, different players coming in in the different match, I think it's a positive sign and we are looking forward for it. Same team."

GT vs RCB Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar

GT Impact subs: Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood

RCB Impact subs: Rasikh Dar, Jordan Cox, Manges Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer