IPL 2018: 45th Match: DD vs RCB - Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI

Updated - 12 May 2018, 06:28 PM

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The Royal Challengers Bangalore will travel to Delhi Daredevils home den for the 45th match of the IPL 2018. Virat Kohli led team has won only three matches out of the ten they have played. Thus, they are hanging on in the tournament by a thin thread.

Both of these teams are at the bottom of the points table and thus it is going to be a wooden spoon contest

On the other hand, Delhi Daredevils are already out of the playoff race. But the Men in Blue can play killjoy in the hopes of other teams.

Meanwhile, Men in Red are not up to the mark in their game. Thus, Virat Kohli led team will like to be at the top of their game. They aren’t going to be second chances from their current position and the players will have to give their best performance.

Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of the Royal Challengers Bangalore:

Quinton de Kock:

Quinton de Kock has returned back to India after attending his friend marriage. Thus, the southpaw wicketkeeper-batsman should make his way into the playing XI.

Parthiv Patel:

Parthiv Patel has looked in good form since he has come into the final XI of the RCB. The gloveman will like to continue his good form if he is presented with another opportunity.

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Virat Kohli:

It is reported that Virat Kohli is not unwell. However, even if the RCB skipper will be 80% fit, he is expected to take the field in a must-win encounter.

AB de Villiers:

AB de Villiers hasn’t had an ideal return since he has come off the injury layoff. Thus, the Talismanic batsman would like to hit the ground running against Delhi Daredevils.

Mandeep Singh:

Mandeep Singh was providing finishing touches in the initial matches. But the right-hander failed to produce consistent performances in the last match against SRH.

Colin de Grandhomme:

Colin de Grandhomme hasn’t able to live up to the growing expectations. However, Kiwi all-rounder will try to make his presence felt. The hard-hitter was not able to finish the last match against SRH.

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Washington Sundar:

Washington Sundar hasn’t had the best of seasons. But the 18-year old is expected to get another opportunity.

Tim Southee:

Tim Southee has added experience to the bowling line-up of RCB. Furthermore, the Kiwi fast bowler had also scalped three wickets in the last match.

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav has continued to impress in the 11th season of IPL. The fast bowler has scalped 14 wickets thus far.

Yadav is providing regular breakthroughs in the first six overs.

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj was impressive in the last match against his former franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. Siraj had taken three wickets. Moreover, he was also economical in his spell.

Yuzvendra Chahal