IPL 2024: RCB vs GT – Gujarat Titans’ Powerplay Woes Continue with Lowest Seasonal Score

In a disappointing display during their clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans (GT) faced their lowest powerplay score of the season, setting a record they’d rather forget in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Powerplay Scorecard:
GT’s struggles in the powerplay were evident as they stumbled to a meager score of 23 runs for the loss of three wickets. This dismal performance marked their lowest powerplay score not only of the season but in their entire IPL history. Mohammed Siraj emerged as the chief architect of GT’s downfall, delivering a fiery opening spell for RCB. Siraj’s precision and aggression with the new ball sent shockwaves through the GT batting lineup, claiming crucial wickets and disrupting their momentum early on.

Lowest Powerplay Scores in IPL 2024:
GT’s dismal powerplay performance ranks among the lowest scores witnessed in IPL 2024, further highlighting their struggles at the start of the innings. Here’s a comparison of the lowest powerplay scores in the tournament:

23/3 – GT vs RCB (Bengaluru)
27/3 – PBKS vs SRH (Mullanpur)
28/4 – MI vs LSG (Lucknow)
30/4 – GT vs DC (Ahmedabad)
31/2 – RR vs DC (Jaipur)

Siraj’s Impactful Spells:
Siraj’s early breakthroughs set the tone for RCB’s dominant bowling display, restricting GT’s scoring opportunities and seizing control of the match. His disciplined bowling and ability to exploit the conditions effectively showcased his value as a key asset for RCB.

GT’s Dismissals:
Siraj’s prowess with the ball was evident as he dismissed GT’s top-order batsmen with precision and skill. His well-directed deliveries accounted for the dismissals of Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill, leaving GT reeling in the early stages of their innings. Prior to the match, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that proved beneficial given the team’s strong bowling performance. GT made strategic changes to their lineup, introducing left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and left-arm pacer Joshua Little in a bid to bolster their bowling attack.