RR vs RCB: The 19th match of IPL 2024 will witness Rajasthan Royals taking on struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals, who are currently on top of the points table with three wins from three matches, will be aiming to continue their impressive start. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are bottom of the table with just one win from four matches, will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.
RR vs RCB Match Details:
- Match: IPL 2024, 19th T20 match
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Date and Time: Saturday, April 6, 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
- Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema website and app
RR vs RCB Fantasy Team Selection
- Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
- Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC), Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis
- Allrounder: Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag (c), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Yash Dayal
Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper), Ryan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Berger, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (captain), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wicketkeeper), Karn Sharma, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal.
Pitch Report
This season, high-scoring matches have been seen in Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in which the team batting first scored more than 180. The pitch is batsman-friendly, especially in the evening matches, indicating another high-scoring encounter.
Head-to-head records
In overall head-to-head encounters, RCB has a slight lead over RR with 15 wins compared to RR’s 12 wins in 30 matches. In Jaipur, both teams have won four matches each from eight encounters, making it an equally competitive venue for both sides.
Weather report
The weather in Jaipur is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius during the match, which will drop to 29 degrees Celsius later in the evening. There is no chance of rain, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay.
Win Prediction
Google’s win prediction gives Rajasthan Royals a 55% chance of winning the match, while Royal Challengers Bangalore has a 45% chance, reflecting Rajasthan Royals’ strong form and home advantage.
In conclusion, Rajasthan Royals are in great form and Royal Challengers Bangalore are struggling, Royal Challengers Bangalore has the upper hand in this match. However, T20 cricket is unpredictable, and both teams will be keen to give their best performance and achieve a crucial win.