RR vs RCB Predictions – IPL 2024 Eliminator – 22/05/2024
Struggling RR take on the in-form RCB in IPL 2024 eliminator
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off in the eliminator of IPL 2024 on Wednesday, May 22. The two teams will meet at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the match scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST. The winners of this clash will advance through to Qualifier 2.
Here is our analysis for this match on Wednesday night.
RR vs RCB: Prediction [IPL 2024] – Best Bets
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Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 708 runs at an average of 64 and strike rate of 156. He has smashed six fifties and a hundred in the season.
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The RCB all-rounder has scored 228 runs in the season at 32 average and 145 strike rate while also picking 9 wickets with the ball.
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Sanju Samson has made 504 runs for Rajasthan Royals in this season, averaging 56 at a strike rate of 156. He has registered five half centuries in the competition and can be relied upon.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
The stadium in Ahmedabad is known for its batting friendly pitches with nothing much in it for bowlers. Six games have been played here this season with the average first innings score of 175. Expect a good batting pitch for this game.
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Head-to-Head Record RR vs RCB
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 31 times in the IPL. RCB have won 15 of those games whereas RR have been victorious on 13 occasions. Rajasthan lead the past five encounters by 3-2.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals will rue their form at back end of the group stage as they now have to take a tougher route to reach the final. They finished third on the table with 17 points, having won eight games and lost five. RR have lost four games on the trot, with the most recent defeat coming against Punjab Kings by five wickets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were almost knocked out of the playoff race after eight games but since then they have won six in a row and secured the fourth spot. In their final group game, RCB needed to beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs or in 18.1 overs and they did it by 27 runs after posting 218 on the board.
Where to Watch RR vs RCB
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- Star Sports Network (TV) / Jio Cinema (Streaming) – India
- Sky Sports / SkyGo app – UK
- Fox Sports / Foxtel Go app – Australia
- SuperSport – South Africa
- Sky Sports NZ – New Zealand
- Willow – USA
Toss Prediction
Ahmedabad is a venue where the team batting second has had more success in the shorter format. It has hosted 22 games in the IPL so far, with the chasing side winning 13 of those. Expect the team winning the toss to opt to field first.
RR vs RCB – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites heading into this game.
Weather conditions
The weather in Ahmedabad should be hot and clear on Wednesday evening. Rain should not be an issue with zero chance of precipitation. The temperature is expected to range between 32-38 degree Celsius.
Favorites to win the match – RCB
The bookmakers have placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru as favourites to win this game. RCB are coming into this game with six straight wins while RR have lost their last four completed games.
Key matchup
Virat Kohli has scored 85 runs in 61 balls against Trent Boult in T20 cricket and has been dismissed only once.
