The 39th match of IPL 2022 is between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royal. The game will be played on the 26th of April at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The face-off will be at 7:30 pm and available live on Star Sports Networks and Disney+hotstar.
Royal Challengers Bangalore is led by Faf Du Plessis and Rajasthan Royals by Sanju Samson. Both the teams have previously played against each other, where RCB took the win with four wickets.
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals match history
Both teams have already tested each other and they will be playing for the second time in IPL 2022. Royal Challengers Bangalore have played eight matches in total, of which they got five wins in their pocket. RCB, at this moment, is placed in the fifth position in the IPL chart. Whereas Rajasthan Royals have been on the field seven times, of which they emerged victorious five times as well. Currently, RR is in the top 3 positions, ranking 3rd on the chart.
Royal Challengers lost their previous match with Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH defeated RCB by nine wickets. Bangalore barely scored in that game, thanks to tough balling from Hyderabad. Most RCB players never got past a one-digit score, with the highest being 15 by Suyash Prabhudesai.
Rajasthan Royals previously went against Delhi Capitals and came out with a win by 15 runs. Jos Buttler scored 116 runs. Devdutt Padikal made a half-century of 54 runs.
Pitch report of RCB vs RR
The MCA pitch is known as batsmen-friendly pitch, giving a predictable bounce. Spinners are also benefited from it, getting great assistance. The boundary is 80 to 85 meters.
Weather report for today’s RCB vs RR
The average predicted temperature will be around 32 to 34 celsius. The humidity would be on the higher side, about 57% to 60%. Wind speed will be moderate, 11 to 14 km per hour.
1st Inning Average of Tata IPL, RCB vs RR
The average score predicted will be around 170 to 180. Though relative on the toss, if RCB bats, then considering their last game, the score would be 100 to 140. And RR would score around 170 to 190.
Chasing Team Average for Tata IPL, RCB vs RR
60% of chasing teams have won on this pitch. Team batting in the second innings can set good records here.
RCB vs RR 39th Match Predicted Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Faf Du Plessis (C), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kolhi, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Kartik (WK), Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj.
Rajasthan Royals:
Sanju Samson (C, WK), Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Top Players Pick for Prediction and Fantasy Cricket
Faf Du Plessis: The captain of RCB and an asset to the team. A right-Handed batsman who scored 29 runs against Rajasthan in the previous match. Like the earlier match against RR, he will lead the team to victory.
Glenn Maxwell: An all-rounder from RCB, right-hand off-break bowler, and a right-hand batsman. A player in decent rising form. He was absent from the last match against RR.
Joss Butler: Right-handed batsman from RR, who scored a whopping 70 against RCB. He is in quite good form, all in all, his performance in previous matches.
Dinesh Kartik: RCBs right handed wicket keeper and batsman. Achieved an incredible 44 runs against Rajasthan in their previous encounter. He is a crucial player for this match.
Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals most trusted bowler, he sent two players back to the pavilion on his previous face-off with RCB. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler.
RCB vs RR IPL 2022 Captaincy Choices
Captain: Jos Buttler, Glenn Maxwell.
Vice Captain: Faf Du Plessis, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Suggested 11 Players No. 1 for RCB vs RR
Keeper: Jos Buttler (C), Sanju Samson.
Batsmen: Faf Du Plessis (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Suyash Prabhudessai.
All Rounders: Glenn Maxwell.
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Josh Hazelwood, Harsh Patel, Trent Boult.
Suggested 11 Players No. 2 for RCB vs RR
Keeper: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Dinesh Kartik.
Batsmen: Faf Du Plessis, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli.
All Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (C), Ravichandran Ashwin.
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal (VC), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2022, Expert Advice
Glenn Maxwell would be a good captaincy choice for playing in the big leagues. Whereas Jos Bullter will stand out in small leagues, and grand mini-leagues. Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Dinesh Kartik should be top picks. The best winning strategy combination should be 2-4-2-3.
RCB vs RR, Tata IPL 39th Match Expected Winners
Royal Challenger Bangalore will probably have more winning chances. Their team combinations are on par.
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