IPL 2022 | RCB vs RR | The Number's Game for your Fantasy XI

After a humiliating loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to put on a better show as they face high flying Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 39th match of TATA IPL 2022 at the Maharastra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

The pitch at MCA Stadium in Pune tends to assist the bowlers in the initial overs, but it is ideal for the stroke players once they are set.

We will use three indicators to identify how important these players are for your fantasy XI

Before the fixture gets underway, we bring you a list of players and their numbers in this edition of the league, against the opponent and historically at the venue.

Green: All three parameters are spot-on; a must pick

Yellow: 2 out of three parameters are in favour; most days, he will do it for you

Red: Only one parameter is in their favour, risky pick; go ahead on your own risk

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

Dinesh Karthik: The man of the hour for RCB, Dinesh Karthik, is in prime form in the tournament.

IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik has scored 210 runs at a strike rate of 200.00 and has been dismissed only twice in the tournament so far. Karthik has already justified himself as the finisher for RCB on multiple occasions. The team will hope that he pulls off something unreal once again if and when required.

Vs RR: Karthik has batted in 26 innings against RR and has scored 619 runs at a strike rate of 134.85. He has three half-centuries against them, and his highest score is 97.

At Pune: Karthik has played six innings at the MCA stadium in pune and has scored 112 runs.

Fantasy Indicator: Green

Harshal Patel: Harshal Patel is the main cog in the RCB bowling line-up; he steps up and delivers with wickets when the team is in desperate need.

IPL 2022: Harshal Patel has picked up nine wickets in seven matches. His strike rate in IPL 2022 is 17.33, and the average is 21.44.

Vs RR: Harshal Patel has played eight matches against RR and picked up 14 wickets. His economy rate against them is 7.33, and he picks up a wicket every 14 balls against RR.

At Pune: In four matches at Pune, Harshal Patel has picked up six wickets at an average of 20.00, and his economy rate is 8.00.

Fantasy Indicator: Green

Virat Kohli: The whole world is probably waiting for ‘The King’ to bounce back. After two successive golden ducks, Kohli is perhaps at the lowest in his career.

IPL 2022: In the eight matches in IPL 2022, Virat has scored just 119 runs at an RPI of 14.87 and a strike rate of 122.68.

Vs RR: Kohli has played 24 innings against RR and has scored 584 runs at a strike rate of 116.33 and an RPI of 23.36. Things look gloomy when we look at Kohli’s stats against RR.

At Pune: Kohli has played seven matches at Pune and has scored 237 runs at a strike rate of 115.04, and his RPI is 33.85. He has two half-centuries in Pune and finds the place suitable.

Fantasy Indicator: Red

Rajasthan Royals: Besides the in-form Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal, let us look at some other players who could be the deciding factor.

Sanju Samson: Sanju is leading his team well, but he is yet to fire with the bat in hand.

IPL 2022: In seven matches, Sanju Samson has scored 201 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 171.79, and his RPI is 28.71.

Vs RCB: Sanju Samson has played 17 innings against RCB and has scored 307 runs. His RPI is just 18.05, but his strike rate is over 140.

At Pune: He has played five innings at Pune and has scored one century and one half-century. But his aggregate is just 169 runs at an RPI of 33.8 and a strike rate of 157.94.

Fantasy Indicator: Yellow

Shimron Hetmyer: While Jos Buttler has wreaked havoc on the opponents up top, Hetmyer has provided them with power-packed finishes.

IPL 2022: In the seven matches, Hetmyer has scored 224 runs at a strike rate of 179.2 and is looking in great touch.

Vs RCB: Hetmyer has played four matches against RCB and has scored 135 runs at a strike rate of 158.82. The RCB bowlers have dismissed him just once, and he likes scoring against the men in red and black.

At Pune: He has played only one match at the venue and has scored 32 runs in it at a strike rate of 246.15.

Fantasy Indicator: Green

Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin is an integral part of the RR bowling attack, but his form has blown hot and cold in the season.

IPL 2022: In seven matches, Ashwin has picked up just four wickets at an average of 53.25 and strike rate of 42.0.

Vs RCB: Ashwin has played 23 matches against RCB and has picked up 17 wickets at an average of 30.05.

At Pune: In eight matches, Ashwin has picked up three wickets at an average of 65.66. He is pretty ineffective at the venue.

Fantasy Indicator: Red