IPL 2024: The match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played on May 21. Eliminator game, set to be played on Wednesday will mark the second major showdown of the playoffs.
Date and Venue
The IPL 2024 match between RR and RCB will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, May 22, starting at 7:30 pm IST.
RR vs RCB IPL 2024 Match Preview – Eliminator
Rajasthan Royals
The Royals experienced a dramatic downturn in their IPL 2024 campaign after an impressive first half.
Once sitting at the top of the points table with eight wins in nine outings, it is shocking that they now find themselves in the eliminator rather than the qualifier.
Sanju Samson’s Royals showcased remarkable all-round performance early in the league stages but failed to maintain their momentum, not securing a single win in their last five matches. Their final league-stage game in Guwahati was washed out due to rain, leading them to finish third in the points table with eight wins in 14 matches.
RR Probable Playing-11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger,Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, the Royal Challengers Bangalore had a disastrous start, losing seven of their first eight group-stage matches. However, their comeback was nothing short of remarkable, as they went on to win six consecutive games, securing a spot in the playoffs.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off a remarkable comeback to secure a playoff spot this season.Bangalore clinched their playoff berth by defeating the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, in a must-win game by 27 runs, finishing fourth in the points table.
RCB Probable Playing-11
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Yash Dayal, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mahipal Lomror
RR vs RCB: Dream 11 Picks
Keeper – Sanju Samson(vc)
Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Faf du Plessis(c), Rajat Patidar
All-rounders – Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Karn Sharma
Weather and Pitch
Ahmedabad’s temperature on May 22 could reach up to 45 degrees Celsius, with a 0% chance of precipitation, according to AccuWeather.com. This suggests that rain is unlikely to impact the match.
At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the surface is expected to be drier compared to earlier matches. Consequently, batters may find it challenging initially, with hit-the-deck pacers likely to dominate. Spinners could also find some assistance, particularly with the older ball during the middle overs.
However, conditions might improve in the second half of the game, with dew potentially becoming a factor. Consequently, the toss-winning team may opt to bowl first, considering the potential advantage of chasing under dewy conditions.