Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill chose to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match, citing favorable conditions and the need to reduce errors. Gujarat made one change with Arshad Khan replacing Kagiso Rabada. Rajat Patidar of RCB also preferred to bowl first but stuck with the same playing XI.
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