Today Match Prediction for RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals will locks horns with each other in the 16th match of Indian Premier League 2021 on Thursday. Royal Challengers Bangalore have made a great start to their campaign. They have played three games and are yet to lose one. RCB are sitting at the top of the table with 3 wins in as many games. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals haven’t looked like showcasing a different performance as compared to last year. They are languishing at seventh position, having won one game out of three.
Royal Challengers Bangalore haven’t done anything wrong in the tournament thus far. All the departments have showcased top-notch performances. Star players such as Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers have been sensational with the bat.
Virat Kohli though hasn’t yet hit the ground running. They have found a brilliant death bowler in Harshal Patel. Besides, experienced campaigners in Mohammad Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal have been accurate with the lengths and line.
On a tough wicket in Chennai where teams have been struggling to score at 7 runs per over, RCB put on 188 in their last game against KKR. Given that they are set to play their next game in Mumbai, one could expect the team to produce another run-fest.
For your fantasy teams, some of the mandatory picks that you must have in your side are Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers and Harshal Patel.
Rajasthan Royals have become a depleted side in the absence of Ben Stokes and Archer. Moreover, Liam Livingstone has left for home, citing bubble fatigue. On a batting paradise in Wankhede, skipper Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler and David Miller must back themselves to come good on Thursday, Else, they could see themselves suffering another defeat.
In RCB vs RR match prediction, let’s look into some important stats from teams and the players from both sides:
RCB Playing XI (likely):