IPL 2024 – Match 19, RR vs RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
RR vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won 3 out of last 5 games against Rajasthan Royals.
The 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) taking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their home den at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on the 6th of April, Saturday.
Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals are riding high after a solid away victory against Mumbai Indians. They are the only unbeaten side in the tournament so far, having won all three games that they played and sitting at the second spot of the points standings.
However, RCB will be hoping to draw strength from their last tour to Jaipur, where they dominated the Royals, having bowled them out for just 59 runs. Additionally, they have had a decent track record against Rajasthan over the IPL seasons.
What to Expect?
Out of the 30 RCB vs RR face-offs in the IPL since 2008, RCB holds a narrow lead with 15 victories over RR’s 12 wins, while 3 matches concluded with no result. Even in the recent 5 matches, RCB has a slight edge with a 3-2 scoreline.
Last season, RCB pulled off two wins against the Royals, tipping the head-to-head scale in their favour. However, this year, Rajasthan Royals seem stronger than ever, posing a big challenge for RCB on their home turf.
Even in their recent 5 meet-ups, RCB leads with a 3-2 score. Last season, RCB showed their dominance over the Royals, winning both matches and gaining the upper hand. However, this year, the Royals appear to be a stronger force, presenting a major challenge for RCB at their own stomping ground.
RR vs RCB Toss Prediction
Looking back at the games played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, it’s evident that chasing teams have often fared better in T20s. But in recent times, defending teams have also made their mark.
It all comes down to the strength of the bowling attack. Given RCB’s bowling prowess this season, they’d be wise to bat first and set a challenging target if they aim to defend successfully.
RR vs RCB Strengths & Weaknesses
RR Strengths
What makes Rajasthan Royals a force to reckon with is their killer bowling squad, including Nandre Burger, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, R. Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Trust me, they can dismantle any batting lineup on a good day.
RR Weaknesses
The Rajasthan Royals squad looks strong right now, but their disastrous performance against RCB last season, getting all out for 59, is probably still fresh in their minds.
RCB Strengths
RCB’s main firepower lies in their batting order, boasting star players like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green. This lineup has the potential to dismantle any bowling attack when they are on song.
RCB Weaknesses
RCB’s vulnerabilities are glaring, with heavy reliance on Virat Kohli, while their other key players seem to be out of form. Additionally, their bowling unit has been vulnerable and taken a beating from opposition teams.
Conclusion
Even though RCB pulled off a win against Rajasthan Royals last time they clashed at this venue, things aren’t looking too rosy for them now. With a bunch of losses under their belt, their confidence must be shot. And let’s not forget, Rajasthan Royals have the home crowd backing them, making them the hot favourites for this game.