IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Schedule, Updated Time And Venue

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Schedule, Updated Time And Venue

Royal Challengers Bangalore will commence their journey in the second leg of IPL 2021 with the encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match is scheduled to be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 20, 2021. RCB will play a total of 7 games during the UAE leg of IPL 2021 during the group stage.

The team will be led by Virat Kohli, who has led the side since the 2012 season. With overseas players like AB de Villiers, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Maxwell, and Wanindu Hasaranga, RCB is quite a strong team on paper. Moreover, domestic players like Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, and Devdutt Padikkal add a lot of strength to the team.

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RCB currently holds the 3rd spot in IPL 2021 points table. The Virat Kohli and co. won 5 matches and lost 2 out of the 7 they played in the first leg. They account for 10 points, equal to that of Chennai Super Kings.

During the first leg, RCB registered victories against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals. Their 2 losses arrived against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings.

In the first leg, RCB’ Harshal Patel was ended as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 17 scalps.  Glenn Maxwell was the team’s top run-getter and 10th overall. The Australian star smashed 223 runs in 6 innings at an average of 37.16 including 2 half-centuries.

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore Schedule, Updated Time And Venue

Royal Challengers Bangalore Updated Squad For UAE Leg

Under skipper Virat Kohli, RCB consist of some strong overseas players like Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers. They will aim to clinch their first IPL trophy in the 2021 season.

RCB Full Squad

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Devdutt Padikkal, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pavan Deshpande, Glenn Maxwell, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Kyle Jamieson, Dan Christian, Suyesh Prabhudessai, KS Bharat, Tim David, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga.

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