Who will win RCB vs RR IPL Match Today Prediction: Home record favours Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Indian Premier League (IPL) heads to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium where Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face Rajasthan Royals (RR). The bottom two teams of the 2019 IPL season clash in a crucial match in their bid to make it to the IPL playoffs. While RCB are virtually out of the race with only 4 wins in 12 matches, RR could make it to the next stage if they win their remaining two matches.

Rajasthan have emerged victorious in 5 matches out of 12 and have a slim chance of playing in the IPL playoffs for the second season in a row. With the departure of key players like Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, they have their back to the walls. Captain Steve Smith will also play his last game of the season before he departs for Australia and he would look to leave the IPL on a high. The Royals would be hoping that Ajinkya Rahane and Liam Livingstone will continue their good form against RCB.

On the other hand, RCB have nothing to lose and would be playing without any fear. Virat Kohli and Co have had a dismal season where they lost their first six matches of 2019 IPL. But a recent surge in form has seen the side emerge as unlikely playoff contenders. RCB will depend on their top-four batsmen to deliver again as bowlers haven’t been able to step up during the season.

So before the two teams enter the field in Bengaluru, let’s look at all the statistics between RCB and RR:-

1. Both the teams have faced other 20 times in the Indian Premier League. RR have an advantage in the head-to-head meetings with 10 victories against RCB. Meanwhile, RCB have 8 wins against RR in the IPL. Two matches ended in no result.

2. At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB have been impressive as they have recorded 4 victories compared the RR’s 2.

3. AB de Villiers is the current highest run-getter in fixtures involving RCB and RR. He has scored 407 runs against RR bowlers in the IPL. For RR, Ajinkya Rahane is the top run-scorer against RCB with 347 runs.

4. The honour of taking the most wickets in this particular fixture goes to Yuzvendra Chahal. The RCB bowler has dismissed 10 batsmen from RR so far. Shreyas Gopal is not far behind as he has taken 9 wickets against RCB for RR.