The dew factor will be out the window, but scorching heat will be a problem as Royal Challengers Bangalore take on a better prepared Rajasthan Royals in the first of today’s 10 IPL double headers. Having played their first two games in Sharjah, the smallest of the three, the Royals were wrong in their strategy in the game against Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai. Read Also – LIVE Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match 16 Live Cricket Score & Updates: Karthik & Co hope to continue to gain momentum in Sharjah
The ground here is bigger as well and the Royals’ experience playing in Dubai will help them make more informed decisions. RCB will also make its first appearance at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. With hitters unable to cross the line as consistently as they could in Sharjah, the Royals were unable to chase 175 against KKR on Wednesday. Also read – IPL 2020. RCB vs RR: Rahul Tewatia is hit by a nasty delivery from Navdeep Saini, crushes two consecutive sixes.
Given that they have an established mix of foreign players, a possible change in the eleven could be to replace pacemaker Ankit Rajpoot with Varun Aaron, who has yet to make a game. The team benched young starter Yashasvi Jaiswal after the arrival of Jos Buttler, but calls for his inclusion have increased. With the top three choosing themselves, the sleek southpaw can only play in the middle order. Both the Royals and RCB enter Saturday afternoon’s game with two wins from three games. Also Read – DC vs KKR 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips Dream11 IPL 2020: Launch Report, Fantasy Playing Tips, Likely XIs for Today’s Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders T20 Match 16 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium 7.30 PM IST Saturday October 3rd
RCB is off to a promising start but needs to improve his fielding and death bowling. Navdeep Saini threw a neat Super Over against the Mumbai Indians to bring his team to the line after RCB leaked as many as 79 runs in the final four overs to tie the game.
Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers (week), Shivam Dube, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal
Royals of Rajasthan: Jos Buttler (week), Steven Smith (captain), Sanju Samson, Robin Uthappa, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Mahipal Lomror, Tom Curran, Shreyas Gopal, Jofra Archer, Jaydev Unadkat
(Text courtesy: PTI)
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