In a crucial decision, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) chose to drop Lockie Ferguson for their match against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 45 of IPL 2024, held at Narendra Modi Stadium. The Faf du Plessis-led side opted to bring back Glenn Maxwell, who had taken an indefinite break in the middle of the ongoing season. Find out why Lockie Ferguson is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against GT.
Du Plessis, after winning the toss, confirmed Maxwell’s return and explained the rationale behind the decision. He stated, “Maxwell comes back in as it’s a day game and he can counter GT’s spin, which is their strong suit.”
RCB, currently at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table with only two wins in nine matches, considers this fixture a must-win to stay in contention for the playoffs. Du Plessis expressed confidence in their chances, mentioning, “I think it is pretty much a 50-50 split. The wicket will get a bit better as the game progresses. We would like to chase.”
On the other hand, GT, placed seventh on the points table, aims to improve their standing with this match. The inclusion of Maxwell in RCB’s lineup adds depth to their batting, which has been consistent, while their bowling attack has shown improvement in recent games.
With the stage set for an exciting encounter, fans eagerly await to see how the teams perform and if RCB can turn their fortunes around in this crucial phase of the tournament.
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