Cricket Match Predictions: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 19th Match, Indian Premier League at Jaipur, 06, April 2024

Here are the Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 19th Match, Indian Premier League at Jaipur, 06, April 2024

The stage is set for an exciting clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 19th match of the Indian Premier League at Jaipur on 06th April 2024. The weather forecast predicts scattered clouds, adding to the anticipation of the match.

Rajasthan Royals are leading the points table, having won all three of their matches with a strong Net Run Rate of 1.249. In their last game against Mumbai Indians, they put up a stellar performance, with Yuzvendra Chahal shining with the ball by taking 3 crucial wickets.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are struggling, placed 9th in the points table with just one win from four matches. In their previous game against Lucknow Super Giants, they fell short despite a good effort from Mahipal Lomror.

Key players to watch out for in this match are Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal from Rajasthan Royals and Faf du Plessis and Mohammed Siraj from Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With both teams having strong players in their lineup, it promises to be an exciting contest.

Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the win predictor gives Rajasthan Royals a 50 percent chance of winning. The average first inning total at the venue is 146, setting the stage for a competitive game of cricket.

Match Analyst

In the recent head-to-head record in T20 format between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RCB has won 3 out of the last 5 encounters.

Jos Buttler is the highest T20 run scorer among the Rajasthan Royals squad in the last 2 years with 3025 runs in 81 matches.

Faf du Plessis leads the run-scoring charts for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 2519 runs in 80 matches in the same period.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult are the top wicket-takers for Rajasthan Royals with 60 wickets each in the last 2 years.

Reece Topley has taken the most wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 60 wickets in 34 matches in the same time frame.

The average first innings score at the venue in Jaipur for T20 matches in the last 2 years is 138 runs, with the highest being 214 runs.

Based on the analysis of team strengths and weaknesses, our win predictor gives Rajasthan Royals a 50 percent chance of winning the match.

Key Battles:

* Virat Kohli vs Prasidh Krishna: Innings - 7, Dismissals - 3, Runs = 56, Avg - 18.67

* Faf du Plessis vs Adam Zampa: Innings - 5, Dismissals - 3, Runs = 37, Avg - 12.33

* Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult: Innings - 14, Dismissals - 3, Runs = 96, Avg - 32.00

* Dinesh Karthik vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Innings - 12, Dismissals - 3, Runs = 47, Avg - 15.67

* Mahipal Lomror vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Innings - 4, Dismissals - 3, Runs = 24, Avg - 8.00

* Glenn Maxwell vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Innings - 9, Dismissals - 3, Runs = 65, Avg - 21.67

* Dinesh Karthik vs Sandeep Sharma: Innings - 9, Dismissals - 3, Runs = 62, Avg - 20.67

* Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma: Innings - 15, Dismissals - 7, Runs = 87, Avg - 12.43

Squads

Rajasthan Royals- Prasidh Krishna, Adam Zampa, Sanju Samson, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tanush Kotian, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen

Royal Challengers Bengaluru- Faf du Plessis (c), Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Saurav Chauhan, Tom Curran, Mayank Dagar, Lockie Ferguson, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Alzarri Joseph, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Who will win?- Rajasthan Royals

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals), Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals), Reece Topley (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Most Sixes – Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals), Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Player of the Match- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals)

Team Scores Batting first - Rajasthan Royals 170+, Royal Challengers Bengaluru 150+

Match Handicap: Rajasthan Royals

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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