RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: The 2024 Indian Premier League Eliminator will witness an enthralling clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening. Rajasthan finished third in the group stage with RCB three points behind in fourth place.
| Series: | Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) |
| Match: | RR vs RCB, 72nd Match |
| Venue: | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Match Start Time: | 7:30 PM IST – Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
| TV Channel: | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming: | JioCinema app |
This is the second knockout game of the IPL 2024 playoffs. The Rajasthan Royals, who had an excellent first half, will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator. The Rajasthan Royals have lost form in the last few games, and they must get their acts together in this contest. RCB, on the other hand, is the turnaround story this year, and they shall aim to ride on the momentum.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won six games in a row. The side has key players peaking at the right time and would look to ride this momentum. In contrast, the Rajasthan Royals find themselves in a state of bother with ordinary performances in the last few games. It’s a high-stakes battle where the loser shall exit the tournament, and we expect a close contest.
RR vs RCB Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals will compete against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator of the IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Without a win in their last five matches of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals will have their task cut against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are in imperious form currently. The journey to the playoffs for both RR and RCB has had two extremes, which is why their match in the Eliminator stage of the IPL 2024 could be an instant classic.
Sanju Samson’s side doesn’t come into this game with high confidence. They shared points with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game after rain played spoilsport. They lost the previous four games and must regain their form in this do-or-die contest. They are up against a team with momentum, and Samson shall expect a strong show from his players in this contest.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore must fill the big shoes of Jos Buttler and deliver a strong start in this game with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Samson will look to lead from the front and build partnerships with Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel. Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and Ravichandran Ashwin are good hitters, and the team expects a good show from them during the game.
The bowling attack will face a tough test in this game, and good performances from Trent Boult and Nandre Burger with the new ball are needed. Yuzvendra Chahal and Ashwin are the most important bowlers in this attack, and they must do well in the middle overs. Sandeep Sharma and Avesh Khan look forward to performing well in the supporting role.
Faf du Plessis’ team has silenced every cricket pundit with one of the most memorable turnarounds in IPL history. They defeated the Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in their final game to finish ahead of them on the points table. It was the sixth consecutive win for the team, which had won just once in its first eight games. The RCB skipper would look to ride this form and take his side to the 2nd Qualifier with a win.
The side expects fireworks from Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, as this pair has had good starts in recent matches. The middle order has been in good form, and the trio of Rajat Patidar, Cameroon Green, and Dinesh Karthik shall look to build partnerships. Glenn Maxwell and Mahipal Lamror add to the side’s batting firepower, making it strong.
The side will need a good spell with the new ball from Mohammad Siraj and Glenn Maxwell, as Rajasthan Royals’ top order has struggled in recent matches. Yash Dayal bowled a match-winning last over against CSK and shall feel confident. He must bowl tight lines in the middle overs with Lockie Ferguson and Swapnil Singh. Green and Karn Sharma add depth to the attack.
RR vs RCB Head To Head Records
This will be the 32 head-to-head clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with RCB currently leading the overall score 15-13. 3 matches ended without a result. However, it was Rajasthan who won by 6 wickets when they met earlier in this edition of the IPL, and they have won three of the last five encounters.
| Total Match | 31 |
| RR Won | 13 |
| RCB Won | 15 |
| No Result | 3 |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad have produced a lot of high scores throughout the IPL 2024. The trend of big totals could continue at this historic venue when Rajasthan Royals take the field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 Eliminator. The average first innings score is 168 at this venue in IPL, while the first innings score in the upcoming match could range between 175-185. The powerplay score could go up to 50-55.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has a flat track and a lightning-quick outfield. Batsmen have done well, though the wicket can surprise them with its slowness. Batsmen who get their eyes set on have done well on this track. Fast bowlers rely on their variations to earn rewards on this surface. It has been a happy hunting ground for the spinners as the ball can turn sharply and stop on the batsmen.
We will see clear skies at Ahmedabad on May 22, and the conditions will be perfect for the game. The pitch will be a good one to bat on, where fast bowlers won’t have much support. The side batting first in the game would target 190 plus to feel comfortable on this surface.
This wicket isn’t the easiest place to defend totals. An underlying slowness in the track can make it challenging to post totals. Most teams have won chasing, and both captains will take cues from past results and prefer to bowl first.
Just under 55% of the 33 IPL matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium have been won by the team fielding first, so we predict that both sides will approach this game hoping to win the toss and choose to bowl first.
RR vs RCB Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rovman Powell, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals Impact Player Substitutes: Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj, Kuldeep Sen, Donovan Ferreira
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Yash Dayal, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Player Substitutes: Swapnil Singh, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudesai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Himanshu Sharma
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
Here are two RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Teams you can consider for the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match:
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction H2H Team
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | S Samson (VC) |
| Batters | V Kohli (C), F Du Plessis, R Patidar, Y Jaiswal |
| All-Rounders | C Green, R Parag, G Maxwell |
| Bowlers | Y Chahal, L Ferguson, Y Dayal |
| Captain | V Kohli (C) |
| Vice-Captain | S Samson (VC) |
RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | S Samson |
| Batters | V Kohli, F Du Plessis (C), R Patidar (VC), Y Jaiswal |
| All-Rounders | C Green, R Parag, G Maxwell |
| Bowlers | T Boult, L Ferguson, Y Dayal |
| Captain | F Du Plessis (C) |
| Vice-Captain | R Patidar (VC) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Who Will Win?
In spite of finishing higher up in the table, it is Rajasthan Royals who are the underdogs ahead of this game with the bookmakers. The Royals can be backed at 2.10, with RCB the favorites at 1.75.
Rajasthan Royals have some exceptional players, which is why they led the table for so long this season, but it is RCB who are the form side ahead of this game. We have RCB as the top side for this clash on Wednesday.
Rajasthan Royals do not look as strong a batting side without Jos Buttler, and they will need to produce their best batting effort in this game to give a very confident RCB something to worry about. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in excellent form with the bat and have momentum.
We expect a close contest, but based on the current form, RCB has an edge. However, Rajasthan Royals has the experience on their side, and we back them to win the match. We are predicting the Rajasthan Royals as the winner of this match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Overall, this Eliminator promises to be a thrilling encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru with contrasting fortunes in the latter stages of the tournament. Whichever team holds their nerve and executes their plans better on the day will progress to the next stage. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 72nd match of the IPL 2024 on the JioCinema app and Star Sports Network on Wednesday, May 22, at 7:30 PM IST.
