Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against each other in the Eliminator of the IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
The Royals faced a significant setback in their IPL 2024 journey despite an impressive start. Initially dominating the points table with eight wins out of nine matches, they faltered in the latter half, failing to secure a single victory in their last five games. Their final league-stage fixture in Guwahati was abandoned due to rain, ultimately placing them third with eight wins out of 14 matches.
In contrast, the RCB endured a rocky beginning, losing seven of their first eight group-stage encounters. However, their resurgence was remarkable, clinching six consecutive victories to secure a playoff berth. They advanced to the playoffs by defeating the Chennai Super Kings in a crucial match, finishing fourth in the points tally.
With a record of 15 wins in 31 encounters, the Royal Challengers hold the upper hand against the Royals in their head-to-head clashes. This season, the teams clashed once at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where the Royals emerged victorious by six wickets. Notably, Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler both notched up centuries in that game.
Ahead of the Eliminator of IPL 2024, here is all you need to know.
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Details
Match: RR vs RCB
Date & Time: May 21, 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
IPL 2024 RR vs RCB Team News and Injury Update
RCB brought Glenn Maxwell back into the XI for their last game against CSK after Will Jacks returned to England. For RR, Shimron Hetmyer, out since May 2 due to injury, might replace Rovman Powell in the XI if he is fit to return.
IPL 2024 RR vs RCB Eliminator Match Predicted XI
Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI
1 Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2 Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 3 Sanju Samson (capt & wk), 4 Riyan Parag, 5 Dhruv Jurel, 6 Shimron Hetmyer, 7 R Ashwin, 8 Trent Boult, 9 Avesh Khan, 10 Sandeep Sharma, 11 Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI
1 Virat Kohli, 2 Faf du Plessis (capt), 3 Rajat Patidar, 4 Cameron Green, 5 Glenn Maxwell, 6 Dinesh Karthik (wk), 7 Mahipal Lomror, 8 Swapnil Singh, 9 Karn Sharma, 10 Lockie Ferguson, 11 Yash Dayal
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Wicketkeeper – Sanju Samson
Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar
All-rounders – Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Karn Sharma
Captain – Virat Kohli
Vice-captain – Riyan Parag
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IPL 2024 RR vs RCB: Ahmedabad Weather and Pitch Report
We did not see a lot of runs scored at the Ahmedabad pitch in the Qualifier 1 match played here and a similar match could be expected in the Eliminator.
The weather in Ahmedabad will be hot with a temperature of about 38 degrees Celsius in the evening. Rain is not forecast.
RR vs RCB, Indian Premier League Eliminator Broadcasting
The match between RR and RCB will be live on Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.
RR vs RCB Eliminator Match Live Streaming
Jio cinema has picked up streaming rights of the RR vs RCB match. The toss will take place at 7.00 PM IST.
RR vs RCB IPL Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | 29 |
| Matches won by RR | 12 |
| Matches won by RCB | 15 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
IPL 2024 RR vs RCB Eliminator Match Prediction
Both the teams have match winners in their ranks who could make this game interesting. But we predict RCB to win this game.
