(Info4Now)– Rajasthan Royals’ strength remains either in definite key players or in the key performances of two or three players. To explain, as a whole unit, Rajasthan Royals fail to come out as a strong opposition. So a good partnership in batting and a rhythmic combination in bowling are something Rajasthan will look for.
While moving to Mumbai, what will make Royal Challengers Bangalore much happier is that they are the only unbeaten team in the competition so far. Are they playing like a champion? No, not at all. As we discussed the reason in the preview of KKR vs RCB, they are exploiting the opposition’s weakness. Though Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers are in great touch, RCB have not a long batting line-up. So it’s something they must look into.
Preview of Match 16, RCB vs Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan should look for a good partnership at the top. If Manan Vohra can play for sometime along with Jos, it’ll help Sanju Samson or Miller to free their arms. Sanju Samson is an excellent timer of cricket ball. He and Dube have the power to make it all over the park. Riyan Parag is getting very little opportunity to flourish as he plays almost down the order. But whenever he gets a chance, he has to deliver his best. David Miller is a fine finisher of the game and is in form. If Rajasthan Royals want to fight back into the competition, the big players like Buttler and Miller should take the responsibility.
As they are playing on a surface that helps the spinners less, Rajasthan Royals have no problem with the bowling combination. They are playing three top-class pacers along with young Sakariya. Both Chris Morris and Mustafizur are very experienced and still need to work on line. Unadkat is wicket to wicket and disciplined with his length. Rahul Tewatia or Shivam Dubey can bowl and will be in action at the proper time.
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s batting depends on the big players, as the others are not yet tested. So Padikkal and other young players must get ready to take over the charges if the senior players fail. But if we have a look at the class three— Virat Kohli, de Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell, Virat is very relaxed and the other two are in terrific form. At lower middle order RCB have no genuine batsman to tackle any crumbling at the top. But Kyle Jamieson and Washington Sundar can bat.
Back to Wankhede, Kohli might think of Richardson to introduce now. Md Siraj and Harshal Patel are very consistent so far. They will enjoy bowling with the new ball at a new surface. Chahal is a regular campaigner for RCB and will face a tough turf to grip the ball, as the ball getting wet.
To Conclude
Though Rajasthan Royals lost two games already, RCB for the first time will face a balanced side. Sanju Samson will be looking forward to winning the toss and force RCB to defend. Though RCB have an edge over RR with Virat being very sensational on the field, Rajasthan will expect their top players to fire tomorrow.
