When Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals take the field in a highly-anticipated IPL 2024 match in Jaipur on Saturday, both teams will be looking to overcome similar challenges.
Currently occupying the eighth spot on the table, RCB’s struggles are evident, while Rajasthan’s flawless record and second place standing might be deceptive in terms of their challenges.
Both teams are struggling with lackluster performances from their top-order batsmen.
RCB’s top-order, featuring Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Rajat Patidar, possesses immense talent and power, but they have failed to deliver consistently. Only Virat Kohli, the current Orange Cap holder with 203 runs and two fifties, has shown some form.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan has seen underwhelming performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, putting pressure on standout performers like Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag.
As both teams gear up to face each other at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, they will be looking to address their batting woes and capitalize on the favorable pitch conditions similar to their respective home grounds.
While Rajasthan holds an advantage in the bowling department with players like Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, and Yuzvendra Chahal in good form, RCB will need to step up their game to counter the threat.
The key battle could be Ravichandran Ashwin’s form, as he aims to turn things around against RCB, a team he has had success against in the past.
RR vs RCB Fantasy Team Lineup
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Sanju Samson (c, wk)
- Riyan Parag
- Glenn Maxwell
- Dinesh Karthik
- R Ashwin
- Mohammed Siraj
- Trent Boult
- Yash Dayal
- Nandre Burger
RR vs RCB Pitch Report
Jaipur has witnessed 180-plus scores this season, with evening matches favoring the batsmen. Expect another high-scoring game on Saturday.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats
- Matches Played: 30
- RCB Wins: 15
- RR Wins: 12
- No Result: 3
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in Jaipur
- Matches Played: 8
- RCB Wins: 4
- RR Wins: 4
RR vs RCB Weather Forecast
Expect temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius in Jaipur during the evening, with no chance of rain affecting the match.
RR vs RCB Win Prediction
Google’s win prediction gives RR a 55% chance of winning over RCB’s 45%.
