IPL 2022 | RCB vs SRH | The Number's Game

The 36th match of IPL 2022 will see Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The Brabourne Stadium has already witnessed some high-scoring contests in the tournament; with smaller ground dimensions and a pitch favouring the batters, we can expect another run-fest.

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

Faf du Plessis: The new skipper of RCB has led the team pretty well, and they are looking like a much more confident outfit under his captaincy.

IPL 2022: In IPL 2022, Du Plessis has scored 250 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 132.28 and an RPI of 35.71. While the records read decent, the concern is that 184 of the 250 runs have come in just two innings. He has just scored 66 runs in five innings, Barring two outstanding efforts.

Vs SRH: Against SRH, Du Plessis has batted in 13 innings scoring 335 runs in them. His RPI against them is a very moderate 25.76, and his strike rate is 132.41.

At Brabourne Stadium: Faf du Plessis has just played one match at the venue scoring 35 runs at a strike rate of 175.00.

Fantasy Indicator: Yellow

Dinesh Karthik: Dinesh Karthik has been the most consistent batter for RCB in the tournament. He has provided some robust finishes for the team.

IPL 2022: In IPL 2022, Karthik has scored 210 runs in 7 matches at an awe-trucking strike rate of 205.88 and has pulled off some unreal heists for his team.

Vs SRH: Karthik has played against SRH 20 times, scoring 299 runs. However, his strike rate against the team is 121.05, and his RPI is below 15. So, He is another RCB player who finds it difficult to get going against SRH.

At Brabourne Stadium: Karthik has scored at a strike rate of just 78.66 at the venue in just one inning.

Fantasy Indicator: Yellow

Virat Kohli: The 'Run-Machine' has been silent for about a couple of years in all formats of the game, much to his fan's agony.

IPL 2022: In the seven matches in IPL 2022, he has scored 119 runs at a strike rate of 123.96 and an RPI of 19.83. He looks in touch but is failing to play a Kohli-like inning.

Vs SRH: Virat Kohli has played 18 matches against SRH and has scored 569 runs in them. He has four half-centuries against them at a strike rate of 137.43. His RPI is 31.61, and he enjoys batting against SRH.

At Brabourne Stadium: In just one inning, Kohli has scored 17 runs at a strike rate of 170.00.

Fantasy Indicator: Red

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

Rahul Tripathi: Among some big names and extravagant performances in the tournament, Rahul Tripathi's consistent contribution to SRH's cause has gone unnoticed.

IPL 2022: Tripathi has scored 205 runs at a strike rate of 173.73 in the six matches this season. His RPI of 34.16 is evidence of his consistency.

Vs RCB: In ten innings against RCB, Tripathi has scored 244 runs at a strike rate of 129 plus. His average is 40.66, and his record against the team is quite decent.

At Brabourne Stadium: Tripathi has scored 71 runs at a strike rate of 191.89 in his only outing at this venue in the IPL.

Fantasy Indicator: Green

Umran Malik: The young Indian pacer has impressed everybody with his raw pace. But in the initial phases, he has shown that control over line and length can be a significant issue for the youngster.

IPL 2022: In the six matches at the tournament, he has picked up nine wickets conceding runs at a rate of 9.14 runs per over. In the last game for SRH, Malik bowled an unreal last over, picking up three wickets without conceding a run.

Vs RCB: In his short career, he has played one match against RCB. He bowled four overs in the match, conceded 21 runs and picked up a wicket.

At Brabourne Stadium: At the Brabourne Stadium, he has played one match and bowled his full quota of four overs, where he conceded 27 runs and picked up two wickets.

Fantasy Indicator: Yellow

Nicholas Pooran: Nicholas Pooran can be a match-winner on any given day, but his lack of consistency makes him a high-risk pick.

IPL 2022: In this season of IPL, Pooran has scored 113 runs. His RPI in the tournament is 18.83, and his strike rate is 124.18. While he has played some decent knocks, his form has blown hot and cold.

Vs RCB: He has found it hard to get going against RCB in the past. He has scored 72 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 126.31, and his RPI against them is just 12.

At Brabourne Stadium: In the one match at the venue, he scored five runs from 8 balls. He stayed unbeaten in the innings, and the data is too small to conclude something about the performance.

Fantasy Indicator: Red