IPL 2022 | RCB vs MI | Fantasy Tips

RCB-MI rivalry is one of the most intense ones in the IPL. Fans of both the camps await this match with excitement and anticipation. The 18th match of IPL 2022 will be between the two teams at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

Here will try to get an idea of how to pick the teams for fantasy leagues in case of this match.

Untamed:

Ishan Kishan: The highest-paid player for the season has justified his price tag so far. He has scored 149 runs in the tournament so far. His RPI for the season is 49, showing that he is scoring quite consistently. His strike rate of 133 in the tournament speaks of his aggressive attitude. His consistency and quick scoring rate makes him a must pick for the match.

Dinesh Karthik: Karthik is unbeaten in IPL 2022 so far. He has played some spectacular knocks for the Challengers so far, winning games from an unattainable stage. In this season, he has been scoring at a strike rate of 204, which speaks volumes of the kind of form the man is in. He can give some rapid points and thus take a team to the top in minutes.

Shilly Shally:

Virat Kohli: 'King' Kohli's fans have been waiting for a long time for him to hit form. He is getting starts but is failing to convert them to big ones. In the three matches this season, he has just scored 58 runs at a strike rate of 138. His RPI of 19 does not reveal the fact that he is looking in good touch yet not making it big. A player of his class is expected to make a comeback soon. So, he is someone one cannot ignore, yet his lack of form makes him a risky pick.

Rohit Sharma: IPL 2022 has been dismal for the skipper of MI. He has just scored 54 runs in the three matches and is genuinely looking out of touch. His RPI of just 18 in the tournament is an evidence of his dip in form. But much like Virat Kohli, a player of Rohit Sharma's class and ability is expected to make it big very soon. So dropping him will be a risk, yet his form makes him a risky pick.

Unhailed:

Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah is an essential weapon for MI's bowling department. This year he has picked up just 3 wickets thus far at an average of 28.67 and is bowling with an economy rate of 8.32. Although the stats don't read 'Bumrahish', yet he is returning some valuable points. And a bowler of his skills can change it around any day. So, he is a significant pick who will contribute on most days and can even give prize-winning returns on some.

Shahbaz Ahmed: The young man from Bengal has been an asset to the RCB team. He has already scored 72 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 156.2. He is effectively contributing to his franchise in the lower order. Besides, the fact that he can also bowl some useful overs makes him a crucial and wise pick for the match.

Suryakumar Yadav: He has just played one match this season and has scored a half-century in that. He looked well sorted in the crease in his only appearance. So, one can expect good returns with Suryakumar Yadav in the team.

Stealthy Warriors

Dewald Brevis: Dewald Brevis impressed everybody during his stay at the crease in his first match of the tournament for MI. In the latest edition of the U19 World Cup, he was the highest run-scorer, showing his hunger for runs. He is yet a talent to be explored in IPL, but the potential of Brevis makes him a good pick.

Glenn Maxwell: The beast is ready to be unleashed. In 2021, Maxwell was a vital cog of the RCB team. The fact that today's match will be his first appearance in IPL 2022 is the only reason he is in the stealthy warriors' category. Picking him involves the sole risk that he is not in match practice and may not deliver to expectations in the first match.

Imposters:

Daniel Sams: Daniel Sams is not clicking either with the bat or the ball. His 35 runs over against KKR makes him an imposter for sure. However, if one wants to avoid losing players, Sams is the player to ignore completely.