In a strategic prediction for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of their final home game of the season against Gujarat Titans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that RCB may replace all-rounder Romario Shepherd with a specialist overseas player, either Jacob Bethell or Jacob Duffy. RCB, which started the season strong with three consecutive wins, has faced two defeats in their last three matches, prompting the need for changes in their playing XI. Ashwin expressed confidence in RCB's batting and bowling strength, highlighting their impressive powerplay strike rate of 175, compared to GT's 135. RCB has also hit 34 sixes in the powerplay, the highest in the league, while GT has managed only 8. Ashwin's predicted lineup includes key players like Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, and Rajat Patidar, as he anticipates a strong performance from RCB to secure a victory against GT.