Royal Challengers Bengaluru is all set to lock horns with Rajasthan Royals for the semifinal spot of the IPL 2024. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
Updated On: 2024-05-22 03:41 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
In-form RCB will clash against Rajasthan Royals who are coming from consecutive defeats in their previous matches. The match is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium at 7.30 PM
The team winning today's match will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 24. The losing side will directly be eliminated from the league
RCB will look to continue their winning momentum against RR, today. The side after a disappointing start to the league made a comeback with consecutive wins
RCB pacer Yash Dayal will be high on confidence after bowling a match-winning over against Chennai Super Kings for their qualification spot
Rajasthan will miss the services of their opening batsman Jos Buttler due to his return to England for national duties. Tom Kohler-Cadmore his replacement was able to score 18 runs in 23 balls during the match against Punjab Kings
RCB too missing Will Jacks' presence has promoted Rajat Patidar to the number three spot. Batting up the order, Patidar has scored 41 runs off 23 balls during their crucial match against CSK. The team will again rely on the right-hander to deliver a performance in today's eliminator match
Out of 31 matches between these two teams, Bengaluru has won 15 matches and Rajasthan have come victorious on 13 occasions
Additionally, RCB spinner Swapnil Singh has been a part of the team in all their six victories in the IPL 2024. The spinner has so far bagged six wickets in six matches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Swapnil Singh, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Himanshu Sharma, Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar, Tom Curran
Rajasthan Royals Squad:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Shubham Dubey, Keshav Maharaj, Donovan Ferreira, Navdeep Saini, Shimron Hetmyer, Tanush Kotian, Abid Mushtaq, Kunal Singh Rathore