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RCB has struggled in the early stages of the season, with only one win out of four matches. Their batting has lacked consistency, and the bowling has been underwhelming. On the other hand, RR has started the season strongly, winning all three matches so far. Their bowling has been impressive, and the resurgence of Riyan Parag adds depth to their batting lineup.
Key Points:
- RR has a good home record at Jaipur, which adds to the challenge for RCB.
- RR's bowling, led by Sandeep Sharma, has historically troubled RCB's top batters, especially Virat Kohli.
- Jos Buttler's form for RR has been a concern, but he has a good track record at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
- Reece Topley and Mohammed Siraj have had success against Buttler, which could be crucial in the match.
- The pitch at Jaipur has seen high scores in recent games, favoring batting-friendly conditions.
Probable XIs:
- RR: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nandre Burger, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult.
- RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Mayank Dagar, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal.
Match Details:
Date: Saturday, April 6, 19:30 IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Expectations:
The pitch is likely to favor batsmen, with scores of 180-plus being common.
RR holds a slight lead in head-to-head encounters against RCB.
Both teams are expected to field their full-strength squads without any major injuries.
Quote Highlights:
Faf du Plessis emphasizes the need for RCB's experienced players to step up in batting.
Riyan Parag shares his simplified approach to batting, aiming to contribute effectively for RR.
Squads:
RCB Squad: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), Mayank Dagar, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Mahipal Lomror, Suyash Prabhudessai, Karn Sharma, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Swapnil Singh, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Will Jacks, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma.
RR Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Sen, Shubham Dubey, Abid Mushtaq, Kunal Singh Rathore, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Keshav Maharaj, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma.
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