Though the clash between RCB and GT will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the role of dew under the lights could prove to be a game-changer. As the match progresses into the second innings, the settling dew is expected to make the ball slippery, potentially complicating the task for the bowling side to maintain grip and control.
Out of the seven matches played at Ahmedabad this year, 4 were won by the team batting second, with all four won by the Gujarat Titans, illustrating their specific tactical strength when chasing under home conditions. RCB, on the other hand, won only two matches while chasing in Ahmedabad in IPL history.
Thereafter, the team that wins the toss is likely to opt for bowling, as the advantage of chasing under lights at Narendra Modi Stadium, mitigating the impact of the dew on the ball and leveraging the pitch’s tendency to favour the side batting second, is simply too significant to overlook in a high-pressure final.
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