RCB vs RR Preview – A Royal battle in Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bangalore will host the Rajasthan Royals in the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League 2023. The hosts are backed with a victory as they defeated the Punjab Kings in their previous game. The visitors, on the other hand, will be eyeing a win, having lost their most recent game against the Lucknow Super Giants, when they square off against RCB on April 23, Sunday.
Virat Kohli led RCB in the previous game as regular skipper Faf du Plessis was rested in the second innings due to his injury. But Faf was brilliant with the bat in the first innings, before he made way for Vijaykumar Vyshak as the impact substitute. Virat too has been in tremendous form and the duo would look to carry the same momentum and provide their side with the desired start.
The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals lost their previous game against Lucknow Super Giants after coming close to a win. The batters could not stand up to the expectations even after the bowlers restricted the opponents to a decent 154/7. Nevertheless, they continue to dominate the points table and remain at the top spot currently with four wins and two losses from six games.
Pitch and conditions
The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore is a batters’ paradise. It is one of the finest venues for the batters to showcase their skills as the bowlers tend to have a hard time here. The contest is likely to be a high-scoring thriller as no big score is enough to win a game on this turf.
Venue details: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Last T20 match at the venue: CSK- 226/6 (20 overs) | RCB- 218/8 (20 overs)
Probable playing XI for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals clash:
Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB have had a topsy-turvy ride at the IPL 2023 so far. They keep losing the winning momentum and have failed to remain consistent this time, but the players have put up fighting performances so far, which would act as a morale booster when they go up against Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Royals
Though Rajasthan lost their previous contest, their confidence remains intact. While the top-order batters have been doing well, the middle-order has been inconsistent and that is what the Men in Pink would look to work upon.
