OC's IPL Match Prediction Today: IPL 2024 RR vs RCB, Who Will Win Today's Eliminator?

Faf du Plessis and Sanju Samson in toss during 19th match of IPL 2024 [iplt20.com]

The Rajasthan Royals will play the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator of IPL 2024. This match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 21st at 7:30 PM IST. 

The Rajasthan Royals started the tournament on a high note, winning eight of their first nine games. However, they have been on a winless streak since then. Captain Sanju Samson will be eager to rally his team and turn their fortunes around in this crucial match. 

On the other hand, IPL 2024 has been nothing but a fairy tale for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They won only a single game in their first eight matches, but from there on, they have scripted a historic comeback to find themselves in the playoffs. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli will be eager to bring the best out of their teammates in this match, so their dramatic run continues. 

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How has the Narendra Modi Stadium's pitch behaved?

The wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium has provided something for all the players. In the first few matches, it helped the bowlers. But in the last couple of games played here, the batters have enjoyed the surface and scored plenty of runs. Here is a look at the average stats in the different phases of the game at the venue.

RR vs RCB: Predicted Toss Result

The NMS has been favourable for the chasing team. It has been the general trend here, and that has been maintained in this edition of the IPL. The captain winning the toss will look to field first here. 

RR vs RCB: Important Player Battles

Virat Kohli vs Trent Boult

Predicted Outcome—There is a general notion that Virat Kohli struggles against left-handed seamers when the ball is new. Rajasthan Royals have a lethal new ball bowler in Trent Boult, and the Kohli-Boult faceoff will get a lot of hype ahead of the game. However, the stats suggest that it could be an anticlimactic battle. Kohli might look to play him out safely and take the attack to the other bowlers. 

Sanju Samson vs Mohammed Siraj

Predicted Outcome - Sanju Samson will be a vital cog for RR in the match. RCB will try and see the back of this batter as quickly as possible. As the stats suggest, Mohammed Siraj could be RCB’s biggest weapon against the RR skipper. 

RR vs RCB: Weakness of the teams

Rajasthan Royals

Absence of Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler's experience could have played a crucial role for RR in this vital game. Besides, Jaiswal and Buttler look like a settled pair at the top. Buttler's absence at the top and Jaiswal's having to adjust with TKC might disrupt his rhythm. A good start could be crucial in a match like this, and this is where Buttler will be missed by the Royals. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Nerves in big matches

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have choked many times in the IPL's history. While Virat Kohli's character and temperament are unquestionable, the team's inexperience in the middle order and bowling department might put it to the test. 

RR vs RCB: Strengths of the teams

Rajasthan Royals

Settled Core

Most of the RR players have been playing together for about three years or more under Sanju Samson's leadership. While Buttler’s absence is a drawback, the fact that the roles and duties of the majority of the players are clear to them is a big strength for the team.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Belief and Momentum

After a poor start to the tournament, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have scripted a fairy tale comeback. They are riding high on self-belief and have all the momentum with them. They look like an unstoppable unit, and that is RCB's biggest strength.  

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RR vs RCB: Today's Match Prediction

RR vs RCB: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 190-205

Predicted second innings score: 200-210

Predicted Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win this game.