The Qualifier 2 match of the Tata IPL 2022 is all set to be played between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RR vs RCB) on 27th May at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad. In the Eliminator match, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 14 runs. Let’s have a look at their Match Preview, Prediction, and Fantasy XI.
RR vs RCB: match Preview
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals got defeated by Lucknow Super Giants in Qualifier 1 by 7 wickets. The team is led by Sanju Samson and played a total of fourteen matches where they won nine. Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson scored 89 runs and 47 runs respectively for the team. Obed McCoy and Trent Boult scalped one wicket each. RR has been one of the most persistent teams in IPL 2022 and will try their best to lift the cup for the second time.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore ended at the fourth position in the league stages. The team led by Faf du Plessis played a total of fourteen matches and managed to win eight games. RCB played their last game against LSG in the Eliminator and won the game by 14 runs. Rajat Patidar was the star of the game who smashed 112 runs and Josh Hazlewood got 3 wickets.
RR vs RCB: Match Prediction
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have played amazing cricket throughout the tournament and now have equal chances of qualifying to the finale. While RR lost their Qualifier 1 match against the new entrants Gujarat Titans (GT), RCB beat the other new team Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and fixed their place in Qualifier 2. It is going to be a thrilling game with several star players including Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell and others. Royal Challengers Bangalore have been in their best form for the past few matches and they have discovered another star player, Rajat Patidar in their last game against LSG. The other batters like Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell are also in very good form. Josh Hazlewood can scalp essential wickets. It’s predicted that RCB will win the match.
RR vs RCB: Fantasy XI
Jos Buttler from Rajasthan Royals hammered 78 runs in the last two head-to-head matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Devdutt Padikkal from Rajasthan Royals smacked 43 runs in the last two head-to-head matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore and hopefully will make an impact in the game.
Faf du Plessis from Royal Challengers Bangalore smacked 52 runs in the last two head-to-head matches against Rajasthan Royals
Glenn Maxwell from Royal Challengers Bangalore couldn’t score a single run in the last head-to-head game against Rajasthan Royals but hopefully, he’ll play with his highest potential.
Harshal Patel from Royal Challengers Bangalore mustered only 17 runs and grabbed 2 wickets in the last two head-to-head matches against Rajasthan Royals.
Ravichandran Ashwin has picked 11 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 40, an economy of 7.33, and a strike rate of 32.7.
Josh Hazlewood from RCB bowled four overs and gave away 43 runs while scalping 3 wickets.
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 26 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 17.76, an economy of 7.7, and a strike rate of 13.8.
Sanju Samson is leading Rajasthan Royals and has mustered 421 runs in 15 matches. He’s a top pick for the game.
Dinesh Karthik from Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 324 runs and has been a key contributor to the victories that the team has witnessed. he’s a good pick.
Yashashvi Jaiswal from Rajasthan Royals made 215 runs at an average of 26.88 and at a strike rate of 130.30. he’s a good pick for the game.
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