Gujarat Titans will take on defending champions RCB in Sunday\u2019s title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the home side looking to overturn the disappointment of their 92-run defeat in Qualifier 1 earlier this week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ahead of the summit clash, Bangar proposed a tactical move that could provide Gujarat with greater flexibility during a potentially high-scoring encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s slightly out-of-the-box thinking, but can GT play with only three overseas players in their starting lineup when they\u2019re bowling first?\u201d Bangar told Jio Hotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former India all-rounder explained that such a strategy could allow Gujarat to strengthen their batting later in the match if conditions demand it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf Rashid\u2019s overs are not required, they leave themselves the option of bringing in somebody like Glenn Phillips, which actually gives them a lot of batting strength, something you need when you\u2019re probably looking to chase down a score in excess of 210-220,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangar acknowledged that Gujarat may ultimately stick to their usual combination but believes the management should discuss every available option before the biggest match of the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think GT will go in that direction, but they should at least consider it,\u201d he said. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former India player also pointed to left-arm spinner Sai Kishore as a potential match-up Gujarat could exploit against RCB captain Rajat Patidar, who has been one of the driving forces behind Bengaluru\u2019s run to a second consecutive final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd if there is one spinner who has had a little bit of success against Rajat Patidar, it is Sai Kishore. He bowls those slower deliveries outside Patidar\u2019s hitting arc, and he also bowls with a lot of control against the left-handers,\u201d Bangar said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another contest Bangar expects to have a major influence on the final is the battle between Gujarat captain Shubman Gill and experienced RCB seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gill has been central to Gujarat\u2019s campaign, leading from the front as the Titans recovered from a difficult start to finish among the league\u2019s top teams and secure another final appearance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangar advised Gill to trust his technique rather than trying to disrupt Bhuvneshwar\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAgainst Bhuvneshwar Kumar, I would not suggest batters to stand outside the crease or walk towards him because he\u2019s quite sharp. If he sees you dancing down the track, he can slip in that straightish short ball quite nicely,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangar advised Gill to trust his technique rather than trying to disrupt Bhuvneshwar\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The final will see Shubman Gill\u2019s Gujarat Titans attempt to win their second IPL crown, while RCB are aiming to become only the third franchise in tournament history to retain the title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n