The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to enter the business end. Third-placed Rajasthan Royals (RR) and fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off in the second match of the playoffs, the Eliminator, on May 22.
The loser of this match will exit the tournament, while the winner will go through to Qualifier 2 where they will take on the loser of Qualifier 1 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
BET NOW: Exclusive sign-up offers and bonuses when you bet on IPL action
Both sides have been on opposite trajectories of late. RR won eight of their first nine matches, but then lost four in a row to drop from first to third. By contrast, RCB have pulled off one of the most miraculous comebacks in IPL history, coming back from one win in eight, winning six in a row thereafter to sneak into the top four. This should be an exciting contest.
RR vs RCB: Head-to-head
| Stats | RR | RCB |
| Wins Batting 1st | 5 | 5 |
| Wins Chasing | 8 | 10 |
| Highest Total | 217/4 | 198/6 |
| Lowest Total | 58 all out | 70 all out |
| Highest Successful Chase | 191 | 181 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 144 | 133 |
| Most Runs | Jos Buttler (420 runs) | Virat Kohli (731 runs) |
| Highest score | Jos Buttler (106*) | Virat Kohli (113*) |
| Most wickets | Shreyas Gopal (14) | Yuzvendra Chahal (18) |
| Best Bowling | Shreyas Gopal (4/16) | Anil Kumble (5/5) |
What is the RR vs RCB record at Narendra Modi Stadium?
RR and RCB have faced each other twice at this stadium in the past. The most recent match was Qualifier 2 in 2022, which was won by RR.
| Stats | RR vs RCB in Ahmedabad |
| Matches | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Defeats | 1 |
| Highest Total | 161-3 by RR, 2022 |
| Lowest Total | 130-9 by RR, 2015 |
What is RR's record at the Narendra Modi Stadium?
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tie/NR |
| 15 | 9 | 5 | 1/0 |
What is RCB's record at Narendra Modi Stadium?
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tie/NR |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0/0 |
Both teams have unfavourable records at the venue. One thing is certain, that at least one team will win the match on Tuesday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium.