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IPL 2024: RCB vs RR Eliminator, Key Players, Pitch Report and More

The first Eliminator match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is highly anticipated. Both teams are vying for a spot in the next playoff game, making this a high-stakes encounter. Expect an interesting display from fans of cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This blog post gives detailed coverage about pitch conditions, important stats, and forecasts on what to expect during the much-awaited event.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: An Incredible Comeback
This season, RCB's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. They had a terrible start, losing seven of their first eight games, but they pulled off an incredible turnaround, winning five straight games. Their last league game was a must-win against Chennai Super Kings, and they won by 27 runs, posting a strong 218 and holding CSK to 191. This victory guaranteed them a playoff spot.

Key Players of RCB
Faf du Plessis:
The skipper, who has formed a strong opening combination with Virat Kohli, has come into his form at the appropriate moment.
Virat Kohli: The success of RCB depends heavily on Virat Kohli's expertise and reliability at the top of the order.
Rajat Patidar: Patidar provides consistency and power in the upper order. He has five half-centuries this season.

Dinesh Karthik: He can change a game with his powerful lower-order batting, which boasts a strike rate above 195.

Rajasthan Royals: The Season of Highs and Lows
The Rajasthan Royals got off to a great start in the IPL 2024 season, even taking the lead at one point. They lost four games in a row, though, and their form fell apart dropping them to third place. After Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings and RR's final league match against Kolkata Knight Riders was rained out, RR finished third in the league. The Royals have a strong squad that can still turn things around even after the recent setbacks.

Key Players of RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Jaiswal has been a reliable player at the top of the order with 348 runs this season.
Sanju Samson: With 504 runs, the skipper and wicketkeeper are essential to RR's batting power.
Riyan Parag: With 531 runs scored, Parag leads the squad in runs scored. His middle-order contributions are crucial.
Yuzvendra Chahal: The seasoned spinner will be crucial in limiting the potent batting order of the Royal Challengers of Bangalore.

Also Read: IPL 2024: Unveiling Batsman with Most Centuries in IPL History

Report on Pitch and Weather
The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be favorable for batting, but bowlers might get swing during sunset matches. Both captains may choose to bat first after winning the toss. There is no chance of rain in Ahmedabad on May 22, but the high humidity could lead to dew formation, making it harder for bowlers in the second innings.

Head-to-Head and Playoff Records

RCB and RR, two emerging rivals, have faced each other in a total of thirty IPL matches. Out of these encounters, two matches resulted in a tie. RR has emerged victorious in thirteen matches, while RCB has claimed victory fifteen times. When it comes to the IPL playoffs, RR has participated in nine games, managing to win four and lose five. On the other hand, RCB's post-season record consists of five victories and nine losses after competing in a total of fourteen matches.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad

Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Rajan Kumar, Reece Topley, Saurav Chauhan, Sonu Yadav, Suyash Prabhudessai, Swapnil Singh, Virat Kohli, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Will Jacks, Yash Dayal.Faf du Plessis (c), Akash Deep, Alzarri Joseph, Anuj Rawat, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik,  Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Mahipal Lomror,  Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar.

Rajasthan Royals Squad

Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Sandeep Sharma,  Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Trent Boult, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal. Sanju Samson (c), Abdul Basith, Abid Mushtaq, Adam Zampa, Akash Vashist, Avesh Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jason Holder, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Kunal Rathore, Nandre Burger, Navdeep Saini.

 Also Read: Qualifier 1 Highlights: KKR's Comprehensive Win Over SRH Secures Final Spot

Conclusion

Every team has distinct advantages and will encounter diverse challenges in their Eliminator face-off. This match is anticipated to be quite exciting. Rajasthan is committed to rediscovering their pre-season form, while RCB is focused on maintaining their incredible comeback. The victorious team will proceed to compete against SRH in the subsequent playoff match in Chennai, heightening the excitement for that game. Viewers can look forward to a highly anticipated match as both teams strive to qualify for the 2024 Indian Premier League final.

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