IPL 2021: Match 43, RR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match?

Preview 

Rajasthan Royals are set to cross swords with Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match No.43 of the 2021 Indian Premier League on Wednesday, September 29 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Royals started their UAE leg with a win, but have faced back-to-back losses.

In their previous game at the same venue, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat them by seven wickets despite Sanju Samson scoring a sparkling half-century and getting the Orange Cap. With eight points and a net run rate of -0.369, the Royals are precariously placed at the sixth spot in the points table.

The Challengers, led by Virat Kohli, on the other hand, must be brimming with confidence after they defeated the Mumbai Indians by 54 runs. With their sixth win, they tightened their grip at the No.3 slot. Another win will take them one step closer to qualifying for the playoffs of the T20 league.

Match Details

Match – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – 43rd match

Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Time – 7:30 PM IST, 02:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network, Hotstar

Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai has been a decent one for batting. Shot-making has gotten a little easier. The chasing teams have started winning games. The Royals won’t mind chasing after their previous loss. A fairly high-scoring affair seems to be on the cards.

Avg first innings score: 159 (4 matches in the IPL 2021 at Dubai)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Probable Playing XIs:

Rajasthan Royals

Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Liam Livingstone/David Miller, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag /Shivam Dube, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi/Jaydev Unadkat, Mustafizur Rahman

Bench: Akash Singh, KC Cariappa, Shreyas Gopal, Mayank Markande, Glenn Phillips, Oshane Thomas, Kuldip Yadav, Manan Vohra, David Miller, Shivam Dube/Riyan Parag, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kartik Tyagi/Jaydev Unadkat

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, KS Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Dan Christian, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

Bench: Akash Deep, Tim David, Dushmantha Chameera, Pavan Deshpande, George Garton, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 24 | Rajasthan Royals – 10 | Royal Challengers Bangalore – 11 | N/R – 3

In the UAE

Played – 3 | Rajasthan Royals – 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore –  2 | N/R – 0

Probable best batter of the match

Virat Kohli— Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli hasn’t been at his very best in the ongoing edition of the IPL. However, he isn’t ridiculously out of form and has chipped in with vital contributions. In the Challengers’ previous game against the Rohit Sharma-led MI, Kohli scored a half-century. The Royals’ bowling isn’t in the best of form and Virat has a golden chance to get another substantial knock under his belt.

Probable best bowler of the match

Yuzvendra Chahal– Royal Challengers Bangalore

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a pale shadow of his stupendous self in the ongoing edition of the T20 league. He hasn’t been awful, but he hasn’t set the stage on fire either. In 10 matches, the leg-spinner has picked up nine wickets at an economy rate of 7.57. The Royals’ batting has stuttered a wee bit and the Challengers have every chance of getting over the line.

Today’s match prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.