Overview:
Today's IPL clash will be between the two promising squads of the 2022 edition, the Rajasthan Royals taking up against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
As this edition's auction suggests, it was evident that both the squads have picked some promising players to strengthen their arsenal. With some witty retentions and impeccable steals, it is indeed a treat to the eye when we see these teams go against each other.
When we talk about the Rajasthan Royals campaign this season, it has been a dream start. The Rajasthan Royals consists of the best team in the whole season. With a robust opening attack, powerful middle-order and wicket-taking bowlers, this squad is about a wholesome T20 format.
Coming to the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the team has exponentially improved since the 2020 edition. With a new captain in the house, Faf du Plessis, the South-African batter has been swashbuckling with the bat. Also, with the likes of Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga, the team's bowling attack seems promising and assuring.
RR's predicted XI:
Jos Buttler; Yashasvi Jaiswal; Devdutt Padikkal; Sanju Samson (Captain & Wicket-Keeper); Shimron Hetmyer; Riyan Parag; Ravichandran Ashwin; Navdeep Saini; Yuzvendra Chahal; Prasidh Krishna.
RCB's predicted XI:
Faf du Plessis (Captain); Anuj Rawat; Virat Kohli; David Willey; Shefane Rutherford; Shahbaz Ahmed; Dinesh Karthik; Wanindu Hasaranga; Harshal Patel; Mohammed Siraj; Akash Deep.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head:
Total: 24 Matches
Won by Rajasthan Royals: 10 Matches
Won by Royal Challengers Bangalore: 12 Matches
No result (NR): 2 Matches
In the last five matches: RR: 0 wins; RCB: 4 wins; NR: 1
Weather and Pitch Report:
Date & Time: 5th April, 2022; 19:30 IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar (Online)
Venue & Pitch report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
This track mainly favours the bowlers, to be precise. But, with the dew factors, it might be a plus point for the batting team. In the end, it is going to be a healthy competition between the bat and ball on a Wankhede track.
Dream 11 Team:
