IPL 2024 RR vs RCB: Match 19 Toss Update, Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

RR vs RCB, IPL 2024: Dream11 Prediction for the 19th Match [AP Photos]

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be taking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 19th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The game will be played at the Sawai Manshing Stadium in Jaipur on April 6th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks, and best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

RR vs RCB Toss Update

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and they will be fielding first. 

Rajasthan Royal Changes - Same playing unit for the Rajasthan Royals.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Changes - Saurav Chahuhan finds his way into the playing unit. He will be making his debut for RCB in IPL. He replaces Anuj Rawat. 

RR vs RCB  Head-to-head Stats

The Royals and the Royal Challengers have played 27 matches against each other. RCB has been the dominant side in the face-off with 15 wins, while the Royals have won 12.

These two sides last met in IPL 2023 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The Royal Challengers batted first and scored 171 runs in their 20 overs. The chase was finished in just 10.3 overs as the RCB bowlers bundled out RR for 59 runs and won the game by 112. 

While the Royals will be hunting revenge in this game and have the form with them, RCB will be eager to get themselves out of the current slump and get their campaign back on track by repeating their antics from this game. 

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RR vs RCB Pitch Report

The wicket at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been sporty. It has provided close competition between the bat and the ball. However, both games have been won by the team defending the target, which will be a factor the skippers will keep in mind during the toss. 

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024 )

Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1

Average first innings total: 189
Average second innings total: 173
Highest total recorded: 193/4 by Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Lowest Total recorded: 173/6 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The wicket helped the bowlers at the beginning of the match. Middle-order batters from the team setting a target will be more critical picks. The wicket has slowed down and, hence, has been favourable for the batters in the first half of the second innings. So, top-order batters from the team chasing could be good picks. 
• The new ball bowlers from the team bowling first will be important choices. On the other hand, spinners and death-over specialists from the team defending the target will be better choices. 

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RR vs RCB Fantasy Cricket Tips

Rajasthan Royals Heavy Fantasy XI

• If you are going from a Rajasthan Royals-heavy fantasy XI, Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag are the obvious and most important choices. Alongside these two players, you can choose Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is due for a big innings after a moderate start to the tournament. 
• If RR is bowling first, Trent Boult will be a very crucial choice. Alongside Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal is another in-form bowler you must keep in the fantasy XI. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Heavy Fantasy XI

• Their prime Indian batter, Virat Kohli, has been in great touch. He failed to convert his start in the previous match and will be eager to regain his form with an impactful show in this match. 
• Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell are due for a big knock. You can keep either of them in your team as a differential choice. Mahipal Lomror, who has been in great striking form, will also be an excellent differential choice. 

RR vs RCB Winner Prediction

The Rajasthan Royals are looking in great form and will be looking to maintain their winning momentum. On the other hand, RCB will be carrying the burden of two consecutive defeats into the match. However, the visitors might draw inspiration from their previous outing at the venue and win the game.

RR vs RCB Top Player Picks

Sanju Samson (RR) 

• IPL 2024 Stats: 109 Runs in 3 Matches
• The RR skipper started off the tournament brilliantly with a dashing knock. However, after that match, Sanju Samson's bat stayed silent. But he is returning to Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where he played that brilliant knock in the first match and will be a key pick for this game. 

Riyan Parag has been in great batting form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Riyan Parag (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 181 Runs in 3 Matches
• From being the biggest underperformer for his team, Riyan Parag has transformed himself and has become the team's star in this edition. So far, he has been consistent with the bat and is an obvious choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Virat Kohli is currently the highest run-scorer in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Virat Kohli (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 203 Runs in 4 Matches
• Kohli is currently the highest run-scorer in the tournament. He has played three brilliant knocks and has been the lone star in the RCB batting line-up. Virat Kohli should be your first choice Royal Challenger for this game. 

RR vs RCB Differential Picks

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 39 Runs in 3 Matches
• The young Indian opener has not yet found his form in IPL 2024. However, he has looked in good touch, and this might be the match in which Yashasvi Jaiswal regains his batting form. 

Mahipal Lomror (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 50 Runs in 2 Matches
• Besides Virat Kohli in the top order, Mahipal Lomror has been the only positive for RCB in their batting efforts. He has looked in great striking form, and if he gets a chance to bat in the game, Lomror can heavily impact the fantasy contests. 

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RR vs RCB Fantasy Expert Advice

Given how the wicket has behaved in the previous two games and the form of the players from the two sides, a 1-4-3-4 or a 2-3-2-4 combination will be ideal for the game. 

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

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shimron Hetmyer, Mahipal Lomror, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Riyan Parag, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Reece Topley

Captain: Sanju Samson
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell

Rajasthan Royals: 6 Players; Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5 Players

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

Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik, Jos Buttler
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Yash Dayal

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Jos Buttler

Rajasthan Royals: 5 Players; Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 Players