Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be up against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator of the 2024 IPL playoffs. The match is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
RCB made a stunning comeback in the latter half of the IPL, winning six games on the trot, sealing their place in the playoffs with a thrilling win against the reigning champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Meanwhile, RR have been going through a slump in form, having lost four consecutive games. Their final game of the league stage against KKR was washed off due to rains, resulting in the inaugural champions dropping down to third place in the points table.
Ahead of this massive clash between the two sides, The Sporting News takes a look at the expected lineups, live toss, predictions and betting odds for the game.
RR vs RCB: Pitch Report
The RR vs RCB game is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pitch at this stadium has always been supportive of the batters, with big scores being made in almost every IPL clash played at this venue. The 2023 IPL final was played at this venue as well with CSK lifting their fifth IPL title.
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RR vs RCB: Live Toss
RR won the toss and decided to field first.
RR vs RCB: Expected Lineups
RR Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (capt & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact players: Nandre Burger, Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Tanush Kotian, Shimron Hetmyer
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RCB Playing XI:
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (capt), Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj.
Impact players: Swapnil Singh, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vyshak Vijayjumar, Himanshu Sharma
RR vs RCB: Prediction
RR vs RCB promises to be an action packed game with both teams striving to get their hands on the prestigious IPL trophy. RCB have been in fantastic form, winning six games in a row while RR have been going through a dip in form, being winless in five consecutive games. Considering the contrast in form between the two teams, RCB will be the favourites to win the eliminator clash on Wednesday evening.
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IPL 2024, RR vs RCB: Latest betting odds
According to odds on Dafabet, RCB are the favourites to win against RR.
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| RR win | 2.10 |
| RCB win | 1.70 |