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RCB vs RR Highlights, IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore (189/9) beat Rajasthan Royals (182/6) by 7 runs in Bengaluru
IPL 2023 RCB vs RR Highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) carried forward the winning momentum as they edged Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven runs in the IPL 2023 clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Requring 190 to win, Rajasthan lost their star opener Jos Buttler for 0 but a solid hand by Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal got their innings back on track. The pair added 98 runs for the second wicket, before Padikkal fell for 52(34) against David Willey. Yashasvi 47(37) and Sanju Samson 22(15) were also removed shortly. Shimron Hetmyer failed to find the big hits and was run-out for 3(9), however, a late cameo by Dhruv Jurel kept Rajasthan in hunt. With 20 required in the final over, Jurely only got to face the final delivery, when the match was already out of RR's hand as they managed to add 182/6 in 20 overs. Earlier, Rajasthan bowlers produced a tremendous fightback after being ripped apart by Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Both the batters smashed blistering half-centuries as RCB piled a challenging 189/9 in 20 overs. The pair joined the proceedings after Trent Boult jolted the home side and reduced them to 12/2 in 2.1 overs. Unfazed with the early blows, which included the prized wicket of Virat Kohli 0(1), Maxwell and Du Plessis didn't waste time and added 127(67) runs for the third wicket. Yashasvi brought an end to Du Plessis' 62(39) knock with a direct hit. R Ashwin removed Maxwell for 77(44). Catch the Highlights of Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals:
...Read MoreRCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: Kohli-Du Plessis destructive pair
If we shift our focus to Royal Challengers Bangalore camp, they too boast of a dangerous opening pair with Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli leading the charge. Both of them are in rich form and have handed RCB terrific starts.
If we look at the previous encounters, the duo have also stitched two century stands (148-run partnership against Mumbai Indians, 137 against Punjab Kings), besides adding 44 and 42 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, respectively.
If we look at their individual performances Du Plessis and Kohli have smashed four half-centuries each. However, Kohli would look to improve his strike-rate.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: Rajasthan's bowling unit
If we look at Rajasthan Royals bowling department they have Trent Boult in their ranks, who will be spearheading their attack with the new ball.
Joining him will be Sandeep Sharma, who too has been a good adittion, after joining the Royals camp as replacement for Prasidh Krishna.
If we look at Rajasthan's spinners, the team has R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal in their ranks. Both the spinners can provide breakthroughs in the middle overs, also Chahal will look to make an impression as he returns at his former home, where he gained immense popularity.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: Rajasthan's biggest flop
The biggest flop for Rajasthan Royals has been Riyan Parag, who has managed just 54 in five innings.
To make matters worse Devdutt Padikkal also has failed to live up to the expectations and has managed 113 from the same number of innings.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: Rajasthan's batting strength
Rajasthan will be happy with the show Yashasvi and Buttler have put so far, making the duo as one of the most potent opening pair of the season.
Skipper Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer too have been among the runs and the team will bank on them to do the job for them in Bengaluru.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: What Rajasthan need to fix
A lot will depend on Rajasthan Royals' middle-order if they look to upset Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home. Despite being in a strong position, Rajasthan failed to capitalise on the momentum and endured a 10-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in the previous encounter.
The opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler had added 87 runs for the first wicket but blows at regular intervals didn't help their case as they could only manage 144/6 in response to LSG's 154/7.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: Points table
If we look at the points table, Rajasthan Royals currently hold the number one spot with eight points after four wins and two losses.
RCB are placed sixth with three victories and as many defeats.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL: Royal Challengers Bangalore probable XI
It'll be interesting to see if RCB regular skipper Faf du Plessis has regained 100 percent fitness. Even if he hasn't, given the form he is in, he'll surely walkout to bat.
Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammed Siraj
Complete squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Akash Deep, Finn Allen, Anuj Rawat, Avinash Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Michael Bracewell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik, Siddarth Kaul, Virat Kohli, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajan Kumar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Karn Sharma, Himanshu Sharma, Sonu Yadav, Vijaykumar Vyshak, David Willey.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals probable XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ahwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Jason Holder/Adam Zampa
Complete squad: Sanju Samson (c), Abdul Basith, Murugan Ashwin, Ravichandran Ashwin, KM Asif, Trent Boult, Jos Buttler, KC Cariappa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Donovan Ferreira, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Obed McCoy, Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Kunal Singh Rathore, Joe Root, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen, Akash Vasisht, Kuldip Yadav, Adam Zampa.
RCB vs RR Live Score, IPL 2023: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals, which will be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will start at 3:30 pm in the evening and the toss will take place at 3:00. Stay tuned for all the updates and insights on the match.
