RR Vs RCB Preview: Showdown between two leading run-scorers of the tournament

RR Vs RCB Preview: Bangalore had defeated Rajasthan by 7 runs in their meet-up earlier this season.

The Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur will host the 60th match of the Indian Premier League 2023, which is scheduled to take place between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

RR emerged victorious in their recent game, bringing their total wins to 6 out of 12 matches played thus far. They convincingly defeated KKR by a margin of 9 wickets in their last match, successfully chasing down a target of 150 in just 13.1 overs. In their upcoming game against RCB, RR will be aiming for another win, as they need to secure victories in both of their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs.

RCB have won 5 out of 11 matches played so far. In their most recent match, they lost to MI by 6 wickets. RCB will face RR in their upcoming match, whom they have previously defeated earlier in the season. RCB must win all of their remaining 3 matches to stay in contention for a spot in the playoffs, and they will be aiming to secure a victory against RR to keep their chances of qualifying alive.

RCB defeated RR by 7 runs earlier this season. RCB set a target of 189/9 in 20 overs, with Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell scoring 62 and 77 respectively. In reply RR's Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 47 off 37 but couldn't handle the pressure as RCB tightened things up. Dhruv Jurel injected momentum with two fours and a six but was unable to take RR to victory as he remained unbeaten on 34 off 16 balls. Harshal Patel took 3/32 and defended 20 runs in the last over as RCB won by 7 runs.

RR Vs RCB: Pitch Report

Pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to offer some assistance to pacers in initial overs due to greenish tinge, while the large outfield may make hitting sixes difficult. Spinners may have an advantage during the middle overs, but set batters can still score runs through boundaries and running between the wickets, taking advantage of true bounce and fast outfield.

RR Vs RCB: Team News

RR won their last match against KKR and are likely to stick with the same playing XI for their upcoming match against RCB.

RCB may stick with the same playing XI for the upcoming match against RR, despite losing their last match.

RR Vs RCB: Head To Head

Matches – 29

Rajasthan Royals – 12  

Royal Challengers Bangalore – 14

No Result – 3

RR Vs RCB: Players to watch

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in great form this season, scoring 575 runs in 12 matches, including a stunning knock of 98 off 47 balls against KKR in the last match. With an upcoming match against RCB, Jaiswal will be looking to continue his form and make a strong impact for the Rajasthan Royals and give them a strong start once again.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis has been in phenomenal form this season, scoring an exceptional tally of 576 runs in just 11 matches, with a recent contribution of 65 runs against MI in the last match. He is currently the top scorer in the tournament and holds the Orange Cap. His contribution to the team has been vital, and it is expected that he will continue his impressive form in the upcoming match against RR.

RR Vs RCB: Probable Playing XIs:

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Joe Root, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Playing XI:

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

RR Vs RCB: Match Facts

The two teams have faced each other 29 times, with the Rajasthan Royals emerging victorious in 12 matches and the Sunrisers Hyderabad winning 14 matches.

The last time these two teams faced each other earlier this season, RCB emerged victorious.

Faf du Plessis needs 21 more runs to reach 4000 runs in IPL.

RR Vs RCB: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: FoxSports, Kayo Sports