RR vs RCB is a match to look forward to as two playoff aspirants lock horns for the second time in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Rajasthan Royals (RR) have 12 points, while Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have five wins in 11 matches. Both teams cannot afford anything less than two points.
The match will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Sunday at 3:30 PM.
RR vs RCB Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at RR and RCB – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR will rely on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s sublime form. The 21-year-old has struck a hundred and two half-centuries in RR’s three out of the last five games. Jaiswal’s opening partner Buttler hasn’t been at his best lately, but the left-hander alone can do the damage. Chasing 150 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 98*. RR skipper Sanju Samson contributed a 29-ball 48*.
Trent Boult’s return and a second consecutive four-wicket haul for Yuzvendra Chahal would have delighted RR fans. The Kiwi pacer removed the KKR openers in the powerplay. On the other hand, Chahal pestered them with wickets in the middle overs. Sandeep Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin have been consistent with the ball this season.
RR Squad
- Sanju Samson (captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Jos Buttler
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Sandeep Sharma
- Adam Zampa
- Jason Holder
- Navdeep Saini
- Obed McCoy
- KM Asif
- Donovan Ferreira
- Joe Root
- Murugan Ashwin
- Dhruv Jurel
- Kuldip Yadav
- KC Cariappa
- Abdul P A
- Kunal Rathore
- Kuldeep Sen
- Akash Vashisht
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
For RCB to retain playoff hopes, the trio of Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell must play crucial roles with the bat. With Dinesh Karthik, Mahipal Lomror, and Anuj Rawat having been far from impressive, RCB needs a big partnership between Du Plessis and Kohli and needs one of these batters to stay till the end.
Despite Josh Hazlewood’s arrival, RCB hasn’t seen any drastic improvements in their bowling. Mohammed Siraj hasn’t picked up a wicket in his last two games. All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and uncapped Vijaykumar Vyshak took two wickets each against Mumbai Indians but leaked plenty of runs. Harshal Patel, too, is not consistent this term.
RCB Squad
- Faf du Plessis (captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Dinesh Karthik
- Suyash S Prabhudessai
- Sonu Yadav
- Josh Hazlewood
- Finn Allen
- Mahipal Lomror
- Manoj Bhandge
- Wayne Parnell
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Rajan Kumar
- Karn Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Himanshu Sharma
- Michael Bracewell
- Siddharth Kaul
- Harshal Patel
- Avinash Singh
- Anuj Rawat
- Akash Deep
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Glenn Maxwell
- Kedar Jadhav
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
RR vs RCB – Head-to-Head
Of the 29 matches between both teams, RCB has emerged victorious in 14 games, RR has won 12, and three ended with no result. Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, and Harshal Patel powered RCB to a seven-run win in the last meeting between both sides.
IPL 2023 Stats – RR & RCB
- Most Runs: Yashasvi Jaiswal – 575 runs (RR); Faf du Plessis – 576 runs (RCB)
- Highest Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal – 21 wickets (RR); Mohammed Siraj – 15 wickets (RCB)
- Most Sixes: Yashasvi Jaiswal – 26 sixes (RR); Faf du Plessis – 32 sixes (RCB)
Winner Prediction – RR vs RCB
RR-RCB is bound to be an intense battle, as both teams are hungry for victory. The inaugural champions have the edge due to home conditions and the presence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is in red-hot form and can win games single-handedly.
Final Thoughts on RR vs RCB
This Sunday, an electrifying showdown is on the cards, with some of the most explosive T20 players in action. Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson are set to dazzle fans with their breathtaking strokeplay.
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