BLR vs RR: The 39th match of the IPL 2022 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
BLR vs RR Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bangalore played eight matches so far in this season of the IPL where they managed to win five matches. Royal Challengers Bangalore is currently placed at the fifth spot on the points table of this season of the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bangalore played their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad where SRH handed them an embarrassing 9 wickets defeat.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, played seven matches so far in this season of the IPL where they, too, won five games. Rajasthan Royals is currently placed at the third spot on the points table. Rajasthan Royals played their last game against Delhi Capitals where they won the game by 15 runs.
Notably, it will be their second face-off in the season. The last time they played against each other, it was Royal Challengers Bangalore which emerged victorious. Talking about their head to head record, the two teams have played 23 matches against each other in the history of IPL so far where Royal Challengers Bangalore won 13 matches while Rajasthan Royals managed to win 10 games.
Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 39
- Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST) / 2:00 PM (GMT)
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Pitch Report
The shorter boundaries at Pune will make a huge difference for both sides in achieving big scores. The surface is likely to help the quick bowlers in the initial hours of the game. Anything around 170-180 will be at par at this venue. Both the teams will look to bowl first after winning the toss.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune considering the last 5 matches played here is 170 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune —
- Matches Won: 3
- Matches Lost: 2
- No Result: 0
BLR vs RR Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played
Royal Challengers Bangalore & Rajasthan Royals Form
BLR Form
RR Form
Squads
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Faf du Plessis (C), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Wanindu Hasaranga, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Aneeshwar Gautam, Siddarth Kaul, Mahipal Lomror, David Willey, Finn Allen, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Maxwell, Chama V Milind, Jason Behrendorff, Suyash Prabhudessai, Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Josh Hazlewood, Rajat Patidar, Harshal Patel.
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson (C & WK), Trent Boult, Karun Nair, Anunay Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Sen, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldip Yadav, KC Cariappa, Rassie van der Dussen, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Riyan Parag, Tejas Baroka, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal, Navdeep Saini, Devdutt Padikkal.
Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Anuj Rawat, Faf du Plessis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj.
Rajasthan Royals
Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Karun Nair, Trent Boult, Ravichandran Ashwin, Obed McCoy, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Player Stats/Records of Top 5 Performers for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 491 Runs | 736 Points |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 18 Wickets | 583 Points |
| Sanju Samson | 201 Runs | 409 Points |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 224 Runs | 386 Points |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 11 Wickets | 386 Points |
Captaincy Picks For Match 39, BLR vs RR
- Jos Buttler
- Faf du Plessis
- Glenn Maxwell
BLR vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Anuj Rawat
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Dinesh Karthik, Jos Buttler
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed
- Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult
- Captain: Faf du Plessis
- Vice-Captain: Yuzvendra Chahal
Streaming & Broadcasting Details:
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- Broadcasting: Star Sports Network
Probable Winner
Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
