New Delhi: The 16th match of the 19th season of the IPL will be played today between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals. This match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, a fixture that has generated immense excitement among both players and cricket fans. So far this season, both teams have registered victories in all the matches they have played.
The match between the two teams is expected to be a thrilling encounter; while the Rajasthan Royals will be aiming for their fourth consecutive win, RCB is expected to give their absolute all in an effort to complete a hat-trick of victories. The question currently on everyone’s mind is: what will the Playing XI look like for each team? Read on below for a detailed breakdown of which players are likely to make the cut for the Playing XI.
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Padikkal Appears to be in Tremendous Form
Did you know that Padikkal, batting at number three, has maintained his excellent form from domestic cricket, displaying a blend of aggression and composure in his batting? Padikkal, who scored 473 runs for RCB in his debut season in this league, was subsequently unable to replicate that level of success during his stints with the Rajasthan Royals and the Lucknow Super Giants.
Furthermore, he returned to RCB last season and played a pivotal role in helping the franchise secure its first-ever IPL title. This season, too, he has already made a significant impact, scoring 50 runs off 29 balls against the Chennai Super Kings and 61 runs off 26 balls against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Captain Rajat Patidar and Australia’s Tim David provide significant strength to the middle order, while RCB’s bowlers have also delivered impressive performances this season.
The Current Form of Yashasvi and Vaibhav
Did you know that the Rajasthan Royals have delivered an outstanding performance so far this season? They have emerged victorious in all three of their matches. They have established themselves as the most aggressive batting unit of the season—a distinction for which much credit goes to Jaiswal and Suryavanshi. By providing the team with brilliant starts, the duo has successfully put opposing bowlers under immense pressure. Meanwhile, in the previous match, Suryavanshi once again showcased his fearless style of play by smashing a six off Jasprit Bumrah’s very first delivery. The Royals’ bowlers, too, appear to be succeeding in executing their strategies.
Check out the probable playing XIs for both teams
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.
RCB
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.