Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Preview & Tips - Gujarat to spring monumental IPL surprise on Bangalore

Gujarat Titans hammered Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in their final IPL group game as they bounced back from a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.

After seeing SRH hammer their way to 255/4, RCB laboured to 200/4 as any hopes of finishing the season with a win were dashed. This loss saw each of RCB's six bowlers go for 12.00 or more, with Josh Hazlewood (0-55) given particularly harsh treatment. With only four SRH wickets falling on a batter-friendly pitch, RCB's bowlers were put to the sword. 

Against GT, they will feel they are the favourites, but their run of two defeats in three against their opponents is a disappointing tally. The main worry is that GT are the form team in the competition right now, and I predict the league leaders will struggle, especially if Virat Kohli is to find runs tough to come by. 

Their top three in Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler is arguably the best in the competition. If they fire, few teams can handle them. If the openers can get at RCB's bowlers then the home side will fear more punishment is at hand. Of course, if RCB can get at GT's top order then this will completely flip the script, with the middle-order of the latter not as dependable as their top three. 

Despite this, I predict that GT's top order will win their battle with RCB's bowlers. GT are the form side in the competition and will benefit from an extra day without cricket.