IPL 2021: Match 10 RCB vs KKR Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details & Updates

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side has started its 2021 IPL campaign with a bang. The Virat Kohli-led side is the only team that has managed to stay unbeaten in the tournament thus far. The ‘Men in Red’ have won both the matches that they have played in the 14th IPL edition thus far and are currently on top of the table.

They will be up against two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 10th match of the IPL. In the 2 matches that the Eoin Morgan-led side has played in the tournament thus far, they have won a game and lost a game. While the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side in their first match of IPL 2021 by 10 runs, they went down by the same margin against Mumbai Indians (MI).

In fact, in their encounter against the Rohit Sharma led side, it seemed as if the Kolkata outfit would romp home with ease. They needed just 31 runs from their last 5 overs. But then, the side self-destructed in sensational fashion and lost the match.

On the other hand, the Virat Kohli-led Bangalore side showed excellent fighting spirit in their previous clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) outfit. Even though RCB only scored 149/8 in their allotted 20 overs, Kohli and his men managed to restrict the ‘Orange Army’ to a total of just 143.

And, while the Bangalore side will look to continue with their unbeaten run in the tournament, the Kolkata outfit will be looking for a reversal of fortunes.

Pitch and Conditions

Chasing has been challenging in Chennai. The ball has not come onto the bat on this surface. In the previous match that was played at this venue, the likes of Rashid Khan and Shahbaz Ahmed cast a web around the batsmen. The spinners will surely have a role to play on this pitch.

Playing Combinations for RCB vs KKR

Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side has been on a roll. There is absolutely no need for them to tinker with their playing combination after an excellent start to the tournament.

Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli (C), Devdutt Padikkal, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (WK), Washington Sundar, Daniel Christian, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

After just a solitary loss, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are not expected to indulge in chopping and changing. They will field the same XI as well.

Predicted Playing XI: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head

Played – 27 | RCB –12 | KKR –15

RCB vs KKR Broadcast Details

Match Timings – 3:30 PM (IST)

TV – Star Sports Network

Live Streaming – Disney+Hotstar VIP