The teams of Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face each other for the second time in the season today. This match will be played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (MCA). In the first encounter, the bet was lost to RCB by 4 wickets. Before this match, the Bangalore team was all out for just 68 runs against SRH.
RR is playing like champions for the first time after season 1. The biggest proof of this is that Orange Cap winner Jos Buttler and Purple Cap winner Yuzvendra Chahal are part of the Rajasthan team. Seeing the form of Butler, it seems that he is fully determined to break the record for most runs in a season.
RCB vs. RR: Pitch Report
We have seen a good batting track in MCA Stadium, Pune. RR had scored 210 against the SRH on this ground of this season. There is some assistance for bowlers also in the initial period of innings.
Most of the strips are of Red soil, which gives good bounce and pace to bat on. We can’t forget whole IPL is going to play in only 4 venues so there will be some assistance to spin too in the mid way of the tournament.
RCB vs. RR: Weather Forecast
Pune is located in the western state of Maharashtra. The weather in Pune remains hot and humid during the summers that spanning from March to May. The weather model indicates a good forecast for the game of cricket on the 26 of April 2022.
Temperature – 35/26
Humidity – 62%
Wind – 15 km/h
Chances of Rain – 0%
RCB vs. RR: Head to Head
Both teams have played 26 matches so far in the IPL. RCB has won 13, while RR has won 10 matches. 3 matches were finished with no result.
Did You Know?
- Joss Buttler of RR with 491 runs is the current holder of Orange Cap.
- Similarly, Yuzvendra Chahal also the player of RR with 18 wickets is the current holder of Purple Cap.
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