IPL 2024 RCB vs KKR: Match 10 Dream11 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

RCB vs KKR, IPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the Ninth Match [iplt20.com]

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is in motion, and some thrillers have already been witnessed. At this juncture, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 10th match of the tournament. The match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on the 29th of March at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top fantasy predictions, tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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RCB vs KKR Head-to-head Stats

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 33 games against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The Kolkata-based franchise has been the dominant side in the face-off, with 19 wins, while RCB have managed 14 wins. 

The last time these two teams faced off was a high-scoring affair. Kolkata batted first at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and reached a formidable 200 runs in their 20 overs based on a team performance. 

In the chase, Virat Kohli provided the ideal start to the team. He scored a brilliant half-century and kept the team in the hunt. Some contributions from Mahipal Lomror and Dinesh Karthik also came down the order, but it was not enough to take the team across the line. Royal Challengers ended up losing the game by 22 runs. 

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The wicket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has always favoured the batters. In the only match played here this season, 354 runs were scored. With power hitters packed in both RCB and KKR, we are expected to see one more high-scoring encounter. In the case of bowlers, wrist spinners could be crucial choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 0
Matches won batting second: 1

Average first innings score: 176
Average second innings score: 178
Highest total recorded: 178/6 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
Lowest total recorded: 176/6 by Punjab Kings vs Royal Challangers Bengaluru

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• You should have more batters on your team for this game. The fantasy XI should include top-order batters, at least four from either side's top three. 
• Wrist spinners and seamers with a good slower delivery in their repertoire would be the prime picks for bowlers.

RCB vs KKR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Heavy Fantasy XI

• If you are backing the RCB, then Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell will be the key picks. Kohli and du Plessis have picked up form and should be a part of your fantasy XI. Maxwell has yet to get going, but on his day, he could be a game-changer and, thus, the very impactful pick for your fantasy XI. 
• In the case of RCB bowlers, Mohammad Siraj has been in good form. Barring Siraj, Mayank Dagar has looked impressive in one of the games and could be a risk-worthy choice. 

Kolkata Knight Riders Heavy Fantasy XI

• Phil Salt has been in good form over the past 8-10 months. If you are backing KKR to win, Salt should be in your fantasy XI. 
• Andre Russell looked good in the first match. However, inconsistency has been a concern for Russell over the years. Therefore, the West Indian all-rounder will be risky for this game. 
• Suyash Sharma could be a good choice from the bowlers' section of KKR. Harish Rana impressed a lot in the first game and could be a good choice for the match.

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RCB vs KKR Winner Prediction

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have looked like a good unit so far. But they need to cease their moments to do better in the tournament. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders did a great job in the previous game. They are looking solid and would be a tough team to defeat in the game. But if RCB can play according to their potential, they might emerge as the winners in the game. 

RCB vs KKR Top Player Picks

Virat Kohli has been in good batting form in IPL 2024 [ AP Photos]

Virat Kohli (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 98 Runs in 2 Matches
• The Indian superstar has looked in good touch in both games. Virat Kohli will be looking to carry on his form in this game, which will make him a prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Faf du Plessis (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 38 Runs in 2 Matches
• Faf du Plessis started off in a great flow against the Chennai Super Kings in the first match. But he failed to deliver in the next game and will be eager to regain his touch against KKR. Considering the nature of the wicket and how du Plessis has looked with the bat, he could be a good choice for the game. 

Phil Salt looked good in the first match and will be a good choice for this game [AP Photos]

Phil Salt (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 54 Runs in 1 Match
• The English keeper looked good with the bat in his first match of the tournament. Salt batted according to the game's situation and adjusted his scoring rate according to the team's needs. The form that he has with him makes Salt a prime choice from the KKR side. 

Shreyas Iyer (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 0 Run in 1 Match
• The KKR skipper could not get off the mark in the match against SRH, but he is a very stable batter and a consistent run scorer. Though Iyer did not fire in the first game, he will be an essential choice for the fantasy concepts of the match. 

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RCB vs KKR Differential Picks

Glenn Maxwell (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 3 Runs in 2 Matches
• The Aussie superstar has not looked in good touch in the first two matches. However, Maxwell enjoys batting at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, and a player like him can emerge as a game-changer in any situation. 

Andre Russell (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 64 Runs and 2 Wickets in 1 Match
• The West Indian all-rounder switched on the beast mode in the tournament's first game. Andre Russell played a brilliant knock with the bat and followed it up with two wickets. Russell's inconsistency is an issue, but given the current form, he could be a crucial choice for the game. 

RCB vs KKR Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the batting friendly wicket, and the strength of the two teams, a 1-4-3-3 or a 1-4-4-2 combination will be ideal for the game. 

RCB vs KKR Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Mohammad Siraj, Mayank Dagar, Varun Chakravarthy

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Phil Salt

Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 6 Players; Kolkata Knight Riders - 5 Players

RCB vs KKR Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rajat Patidar
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Varun Chakravarthy

Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Vice-captain: Faf du Plessis

Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 5 Players; Kolkata Knight Riders - 6 Players