RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Pressure is mounting on the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of their next Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against the red-hot Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Saturday, April 06.
RCB is flirting with yet another disastrous season after losing three games in the first four matches. They are currently in 8th place on the IPL table and could drop further if they lose this match. Rajasthan Royals meanwhile made a perfect start to the new season. They have played three and won all heading into their next encounter.
RR vs RCB Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: So far, Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium has defied its reputation as a pitch that supports bowlers. The first two games played here have been anything but a paradise for the bowlers, as RR piled up runs, scoring 193/5 against Lucknow Super Giants in the opening game, followed by another high-scoring encounter where RR posted 185/5 after 20 overs. This can be attributed to the fact that only two games have been played here, and thus, the pitch remains relatively new. However, slow-ball bowlers might still find some purchase.
Weather Report: Conditions are likely to be dry at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, with no chance of precipitation at all. So, expect a full game with no disturbances from the heavens.
Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 30 |
| RR Wins | 12 |
| RCB Wins | 15 |
| No Result / Tie | 02 / 01 |
Injury and availability News
Rajasthan Royals
- With no injury concerns ahead of this match, the Royals have no reason to flirt with their winning combination.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler might be short on runs, but the duo will open the innings for the home team, with Sanju Samson coming in at no-3.
- In-form batsman Riyan Parag will follow in at no-4, while Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel will bat ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin.
- Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal will be the focal points of RR’s bowling unit.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Reece Topley is likely to be given another opportunity as a main bowler for RCB.
- Yash Dayal has impressed so far and should play against the Royals.
- Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are expected to open the innings for the away side.
- Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell should be the other two overseas players in RCB Playing XI.
TOP Picks For RR vs RCB Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Virat Kohli: The current scoring leader in IPL 2024, Kohli has set the benchmark for the umpteenth time with his batting and consistency. But his contribution isn’t getting enough support from the rest of the RCB players, be it other batsmen like Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, or be it the bowlers. Kohli must be heartbroken that despite hitting runs on a consistent basis, his team remains closer to the foot of the table.
IPL 2024 Stats Form Last Match: 22 runs (16, 2X4, 1X6) - Riyan Parag: Virat Kohli’s closest competitor for the coveted Orange Cup is the 22-year-old Riyan Parag, who has taken his game to a whole new level. Everybody knew the talent Parag has, but the way he has taken to IPL 2024, it seems he wants a quick entry into the Indian team.
IPL 2024 Stats Form Last Match: 54 runs (39, 5X4, 3X6) - Trent Boult: There are a few bowlers in the world who can match the intensity of Trent Boult when he is on song. His ferociousness and accuracy, in addition to the deadly swing which he purchases from any deck, all these attributes make Trent a unique bowler.
IPL 2024 Stats Form Last Match: 4-0-22-03 - Faf Du Plessis: On current form, he is a big risk, but the South African needs only one innings to get back into the form which he showed last season. Considering the quality he has, a big innings might be around the corner.
IPL 2024 Stats Form Last Match: 19 runs (13, 3X4, 0X6)
Vice-Captain Options:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: The 22-year-old has so far struggled for runs, which is slightly surprising considering the form he has been in for over a year now. But he is too good for his current form. Just like du Plessis, Jaiswal could come alive in this game and take the match right on its head.
IPL 2024 Stats Form Last Match: 10 runs (06, 2X4, 0X6) - Yuzvendra Chahal: If the Indian team selectors needed a reminder about Chahal’s quality, then the last match against Mumbai Indians was a perfect audition for that. The 33-year-old broke the backbone of Mumbai Indians’ batting lineup with a 3-fer, for which he gave a meagre 11 runs.
IPL 2024 Stats Form Last Match: 4-0-11-03 - Glenn Maxwell: RCB are in dire need of the real Glenn Maxwell who singlehandedly wins the games for his teams. Although he has contributed with wickets, RCB needs Maxwell’s runs to improve their results.
IPL 2024 Stats Form Last Match: 4-0-23-02
RR vs RCB Predicted Lineups
Rajasthan Royals Expected Playing 11: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Anuj Rawat Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley
Royal Challengers Bangalore Expected Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal
RR vs RCB Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: S Samson, D Karthik
- Batsmen: V Kohli (C), Y Jaiswal
- All-rounders: G Maxwell, R Parag (VC), R Ashwin, C Green
- Bowlers: T Boult, Y Chahal, R Topley
RR vs RCB Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: J Buttler (C), D Karthik
- Batsmen: V Kohli, Y Jaiswal
- All-rounders: G Maxwell(VC), R Parag, R Ashwin, C Green
- Bowlers: T Boult, Y Chahal, M Siraj
Disclaimer: The above teams are based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
