Before the eliminator of RCB vs RR, check out the Dream11 predictions, IPL fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, top player picks, and best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off in the first eliminator game on Wednesday. Sanju Samson and Faf Du Plessis understand that one mistake will mean the end of their tournament. The winner will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second round of the playoffs on Friday in Chennai.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) started the IPL 2024 season well but appeared to lose momentum after four losses in four games. The Royals were top of the table at one point in the event before dropping to second place. With SRH’s win over PBKS and the eventual washout versus KKR, RR could only finish third in the table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and their comeback during the IPL 2024 season have become the stuff of legends. From being on the verge of elimination to winning five games in a row, RCB made an incredible comeback. Needing to win the final game of the season by a minimum of 18 runs, RCB scored 218 runs and limited CSK to just 191 to win by 27 runs.
RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Statistics
The Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced off 31 times. Three of the 31 games went without a result. In the next 28 games, RCB has a tiny advantage, winning 15 matches to RR’s 13.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore
F du Plessis (captain), Virat Kohli, RM Patidar, GJ Maxwell, MK Lomror, C Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, KV Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
BENCH: Anuj Rawat, SS Prabhudessai, S Chauhan, M Bhandage, TK Curran, MJ Dagar, WG Jacks, Vijaykumar Vyshak, RJW Topley, Rajan Kumar, Alzarri Joseph, Himanshu Sharma, LH Ferguson, Akash Deep
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, T Kohler-Cadmore, SV Samson (C), R. Parag, DC Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
BENCH: Kunal Singh Rathore, Jos Buttler, D Ferreira, Shimron Hetmyer, NA Saini, N Burger, KR Sen, Sandeep Sharma, Abid Mushtaq, TK Kotian, and KA Maharaj
PITCH REPORT
The last time Royal Challengers Bengaluru played at this stadium, they easily defeated Gujarat Titans, with Will Jacks getting a ton. That was a day game; the evening games are different. The two captains will be focused on winning the toss and batting first, with the evening conditions favoring pacers with decent swing in the air.
Narendra Modi Stadium Ground Statistics (IPL 2024)
There were 8 matches, with 2 won by batting first and 5 won by batting second.
No result: 1.
Average first-inning score: 173.
The average second-inning score is 170.
Gujarat Titans made the highest total of 231/3 against Chennai Super Kings.
The lowest total achieved was 89/10 by Gujarat Titans over Delhi Capitals.
RR vs RCB Eliminator Weather Report: The temperature for Wednesday is expected to be one degree higher than Tuesday, about 44°C. There is no or very little chance of rain, and the humidity level is expected to remain below 25%.
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
Wicket Keeper: S Samson
Batsmen: V Kohli (C), R Patidar, and Y Jaiswal (VC).
All-rounders: R Parag, C Green, G Maxwell, and R Ashwin.
Bowlers: Y Chahal, A Khan, and Y Dayal.
Top Player Picks: RCB against RR
Riyan Parag (RR) scored 531 runs in 12 innings during the IPL 2024 season.
Riyan Parag has had a breakout season in the IPL 2024. He has been a steady run scorer for RR, even when under duress. The Indian all-rounder will be a safe choice in fantasy games.
Sanju Samson (RR) scored 504 runs in 13 innings at the IPL 2024.
During the IPL 2024, the RR-skipper demonstrated excellent temperament and maturity. Sanju Samson has made several critical plays for his club and done so repeatedly. He is one of the go-to alternatives on the RR side.
Virat Kohli (RCB) scored 708 runs in 14 IPL 2024 matches.
The Indian superstar has once again had an excellent season with the bat. Virat Kohli is the tournament’s leading run-scorer and a must-pick in fantasy tournaments.
Rajat Patidar (RCB) scored 361 runs in 12 innings during the IPL 2024.
This young Indian batsman, behind Virat Kohli, certainly deserves the most credit for RCB’s remarkable turnaround. Rajat Patidar’s form has been critical in providing stability to the RCB batting lineup, allowing them to make history in the IPL 2024.
This match is a true toss-up. RCB is in red-hot form, while RR will be desperate to turn things around. The team that handles the pressure better and executes their skills to perfection will book their ticket to Qualifier 2. Don’t miss this high-voltage clash, and get ready for an evening of thrilling cricket!
