RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made their way through the IPL 2024 and reached the eliminator round of the tournament, which is set to take place on May 22 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
After a nail-biting qualifier match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), it’s time for the ultimate battle between RR and RCB in the eliminator.
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RCB’s revival in the IPL 2024 second half will go down in history. From being on the edge of elimination to winning the last five matches in a row, RCB rose from the ashes like a phoenix.
Needing to win the final league game of the season by a minimum of 18 runs, RCB scored 218 and contained CSK to just 191 to win by 27 runs and seal a spot in the playoffs.
RR on the other hand began the IPL 2024 season well but seemed to lose momentum with four losses in four games. At one point in the tournament, the Royals were top of the table before slipping to second. SRH’s win over PBKS and the eventual washout against KKR meant that RR could only finish third in the table.
Both teams are worthy of winning the eliminator, hence this match will be exciting to watch.
RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024: Head-to-head stats
In a head-to-head battle, Bengaluru has a clear advantage with 15 victories against Rajasthan’s 13. At the Ahmedabad pitch, both sides have met two times, winning one match each
Total matches played: 31
Matches won by Rajasthan Royals (RR): 13
Matches won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 15
RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024: Pitch report
The Narendra Modi Stadium wicket is known to assist spin bowling. The average score rate over the years in ODIs has been a touch under 5 runs per over. However, in recent years, particularly during the IPL, the track has been quicker and has aided run-scoring.
RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024: Weather forecast
The temperature in Ahmedabad on Wednesday will hover around 44 degrees when the match starts and it will remain nearly the same throughout the game. There is no chance of rain and the wind speed will remain at 5 km/h with 39 per cent humidity in the air.
RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, T Kohler-Cadmore, SV Samson (C), R Parag, DC Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): F du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, RM Patidar, GJ Maxwell, MK Lomror, C Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, KV Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024: Prediction
RCB will start as overwhelming favourites to beat RR and avenge their defeat in the IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Expect a one-sided contest with a Virat Kohli special on Wednesday.
RR vs RCB, Eliminator, IPL 2024: Match details
Match: Eliminator, IPL 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live streaming: JioCinema app and website
Live broadcast: Star Sports Network channels
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