IPL 2024, RR vs RCB (Eliminator): Decoding key player battles
Rajasthan Royals will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB must be high on confidence as they are coming off six successive wins. Meanwhile, RR lost their last four concluded fixtures after enjoying a dream run in the initial half. Here we decode the key player battles that can be on display.
Virat Kohli vs Trent Boult
Trent Boult dismissed has been sensational in the powerplay overs this season as he owns eight wickets in this phase. However, Virat Kohli, the leading run-getter of the season, can give him a hard time. As per ESPNcricinfo, Boult has dismissed Kohli just once across nine meetings in IPL. The RCB talisman has scored 69 runs in this battle (SR: 127.77).
Rajat Patidar vs Yuzvendra Chahal
The middle overs of RCB's innings can see Rajat Patidar battling it out against Yuzvendra Chahal. The former has been a force against spin bowling this year as his strike rate in this regard reads a brilliant 210.86. He has smashed Chahal for 18 runs off nine balls without being dismissed (IPL). Notably, Chahal is leading the wicket-taking chart for RR with 17 scalps.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mohammed Siraj
The dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal has blown hot and cold this season. He would want to break the deadlock against RCB in the knock-out game. Mohammed Siraj can pose a challenge against him with the new ball. The southpaw has done decently against Siraj in the past, accumulating 34 runs off 27 balls while being dismissed once.
Riyan Parag vs Yash Dayal
Riyan Parag has been instrumental to RR's success this season as he has scored 531 runs while striking at 152.59. The RR dasher can face Yash Dayal in the slog overs. The left-arm seamer has an economy rate of 10.74 in the last four overs this season. Parag's strike rate in this phase reads a brilliant 193.61.
Key details about the match
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host this duel on May 22 (7:30pm IST). The wicket here usually assists the batters right from the start. This venue has played host to several high-scoring games in the tournament. However, spinners can outfox the batters here. One can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and stream the same on JioCinema.
