RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals (RR) Predicted Playing XI Against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - IPL 2021 Match 43

RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals (RR) Predicted Playing XI Against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – IPL 2021 Match 43. Despite scoring two sensational knocks in the last two games, Sanju Samson wouldn’t be too happy as Rajasthan Royals lost both games. Because of those two defeats, Rajasthan have slipped to the number six position on the points table. They have won 4 games out of 10 thus far in the competition.

Rajasthan Royals succumbed to a seven-wicket defeat in their last game against Rajasthan Royals on Monday. Sanju Samson played a lone hand of 82 runs to guide his team to a 164-run total in the first innings. Sunrisers Hyderabad, comfortably, chased down the score in 18.3 overs, thanks to vital knocks from Kane Williamson and Jason Roy.

As things stand, Rajasthan Royals need four wins in the remaining four matches to reach the playoffs. Another defeat from here could dash all their hopes of lifting the title. Rajasthan Royal are set to play their next game against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. Here’s a look at our predicted playing XI of Rajasthan Royals for the match:

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RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals (RR) Predicted Playing XI Against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – IPL 2021 Match 43

Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Evin Lewis

Yashasvi Jaiswal has got good starts on a few occasions but hasn’t been able to convert them into big scores. Jaiswal played with the right intent in the last game against SRH and scored a good-looking 36 off 23 balls. Though, he would be disappointed to not have capitalized and played a big knock.

Evin Lewis announced his arrival with a solid knock against Punjab Kings. However, he couldn’t replicate a similar performance in the last game against Hyderabad. The onus will be on him to provide a good start with the bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday.

Middle-order: Sanju Samson, Liam Livingstone and Mahipal Lomror

Sanju Samson blazed his way to a sensational 82-run knock off 57 balls in the last game. He is in blistering form with the bat and would be keen to replicate a similar performance on Wednesday. Mahipal Lomror hasn’t looked pleasant since his 43-run knock against Punjab. Lomror played an uncharacteristic 29-run knock off 28 balls.

Liam Livingstone’s low scores with the bat is also a worry for Rajasthan. He needs to come up with a match-winning performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore if Rajasthan wants to make a turnaround in their fortunes.

All-rounders: Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Rahul Tewatia

With Riyan Parag enduring a lean patch, Shivam Dube is likely to replace him against RCB. Dube can strike some big shots down the order and also provide a couple of overs with the ball. Chris Morris didn’t bat in the last game and was expensive with the ball. Being a senior player in the team, he needs to step up to the plate ahead of an important period in the tournament.

Bowlers: Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi and Mustafizur Rahman

Kartik Tyagi is likely to come back into the side, replacing Jaydev Unadkat, who went for 20 runs in 2 overs in the last game. Mustazifur Rahman and Chetan Sakariya have bowled well in patches and Samson would want him to be more consistent with their line and lengths. Both the bowlers picked a wicket each in the last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.