IPL 2019, Match 49, RCB vs RR: Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

The Challengers are already eliminated even while the Royals are still in with a chance of qualification.

Published - 29 Apr 2019, 18:19 IST | Updated - 29 Apr 2019, 18:19 IST

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The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lost to the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Feroz Shah Kotla and have almost been eliminated from the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise’s only mission here on can be to not finish as the bottom-ranked team. The writing was pretty much on the walls for Virat Kohli’s men after six consecutive defeats and their ouster only seemed to be a matter of time.

RCB’s next game is against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and all they are left with is playing for pride. The Royals, captained by Steve Smith, are in still in with a chance of qualifying for the playoffs. RR would be high on confidence after back-to-back victories and they would be going in as the favourites as their previous defeat against the Challengers in Bengaluru came way back in 2014.

Pitch Report

The track in Bangalore has been excellent for batting and the bowlers have come under the pump. Scores even in excess of 190 don’t look safe. The spinners have got some assistance, though. However, batting first has proved to be the most fruitful decision in the last few games at the Chinnaswamy.

Weather Report

There is a forecast of rain from 4 pm onwards and it will continue until 12 am. Hence, there is a chance of a washout. RR won’t want the game to be called off as the same will eliminate them from the tournament. The temperature during the game will be on the lower side, but the humidity will be high with the numbers extending until 80 per cent.

Team Combination

Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Challengers may give Kulwant Khejroliya an opportunity in place of Umesh Yadav. Khejroliya is yet to play a game this season and a left-arm pacer can add an X-factor to the side. Marcus Stoinis has chipped in with 211 runs at an average of 70.33 and he will be keen to end his IPL 2019 campaign on a high. The onus will again be on Parthiv, Virat and ABD to set the platform for the RCB.

Probable XI

Parthiv Patel (WK), Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Shivam Dube, Heinrich Klaasen, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Marcus Stoinis, Washington Sundar, Umesh Yadav/Kulwant Khejroliya, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals

The Royals are unlikely to alter their combination. The tactic to send Liam Livingstone worked as his quick-fire 44 put RR on the driver’s seat. The middle-order, involving the likes of Riyan Parag and Steve Smith, hasn’t disappointed. In the bowling department, Jaydev Unadkat had a decent day against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Varun Aaron and Oshane Thomas have also cranked up the pace.

Probable XI

Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson (WK), Steve Smith (C), Ashton Turner, Riyan Parag, Stuart Binny, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Aaron, Oshane Thomas

Probable Top Performer

Virat Kohli- Royal Challengers Bangalore

The 30-year-old has scored runs in this IPL but has looked a tad rusty in the last few encounters. He has mistimed balls and got reprieve courtesy of drop catches. But he hasn’t been able to capitalize on the given chances. In the last three matches, he has only got 45 runs at an average of 15 and will be keen to park the disappointments aside in the upcoming games.

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Liam Livingstone- Rajasthan Royals

Livingstone has had to warm the benches for quite a few games. He batted lower down the order against Mumbai Indians (MI). In the last game, he was promoted to open the innings and helped RR make utilization of the mandatory powerplay. He was in excellent form during PSL 2019 and that showed even last time. RR will be hoping for another decent knock from his bat.