What is the Cricket Match Today? Expected Changes, Winner Prediction
RR are set to host RCB in a must win clash for both sides (IPLT20.com)
Super Sunday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 promises an exhilarating double-header, kicking off with a clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
The game scheduled to commence at 3.30 PM IST holds immense significance for both teams as a triumph here could propel their chances of securing a coveted spot in the playoffs. Conversely, a defeat would deal a severe blow to their aspirations of advancing to the final four.
What is the venue of the RR vs RCB game?
The stage for this high-stakes showdown is set at the renowned Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, which will bear witness to the reverse fixture between RR and RCB. In their previous meeting earlier this season, hosted by Bangalore, the home team emerged victorious, clinching a closely contested encounter by a narrow margin of seven runs.
What are the expected changes in the playing XI of RR vs RCB?
Buoyed by their recent resounding nine-wicket triumph over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Rajasthan Royals enter this crucial match brimming with confidence. Eager to maintain the winning combination, the team management faces a tempting proposition of including the seasoned spinner Adam Zampa in the playing XI.
Zampa, alongside the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin, could prove to be a formidable force on the spin-friendly pitch of Jaipur. However, such a decision would necessitate omitting Joe Root, the former England captain, from the lineup—a seemingly harsh move considering his limited opportunities to showcase his prowess in the tournament thus far.
Expected Playing XI of RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, , Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Players
Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Donavon Ferreira, KM Asif, Navdeep Saini
Meanwhile, Bangalore find themselves reeling from a comprehensive six-wicket defeat at the hands of the Mumbai Indians in their previous outing. Their fast bowlers appeared hapless against the formidable Mumbai batting line-up, leaving them yearning for reinforcement.
With the pitch expected to offer substantial assistance to spinners, the RCB management could contemplate bolstering their spin attack by introducing Karn Sharma into the fray. In such a scenario, Vijaykumar Vyshak is likely to be sacrificed, making way for the leg-spinner.
Expected Playing XI of RCB
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood
Impact Players
Kedar Jadhav, Michael Bracewell, Suyash Prabhudesai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Shahbaz Ahmed
Winner Prediction
As anticipation builds for this thrilling contest with significant ramifications, Rajasthan Royals emerge as the favourites due to their impressive form and team balance.
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