In the 10th match of the Indian Premier League 2024, cricket fans are in for a treat as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face familiar rivals Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With both teams eyeing a crucial win, anticipation is running high for what promises to be an enthralling encounter.
Previous Performances:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru showcased their resilience in their recent victory against the Punjab Kings, where they successfully chased down a challenging target. With their batters displaying composure under pressure, RCB will be aiming to maintain their winning momentum and secure another victory against KKR.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have started their campaign on a positive note, securing a convincing win in their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a blend of solid batting and disciplined bowling, KKR will be eager to continue their winning streak and emerge victorious against RCB.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to offer assistance to the batsmen, with the toss-winning captain likely to opt to chase. Compared to previous matches, the pitch is expected to play truer, with a substantial dip in the average venue score from last year. However, some turn may be on offer, prompting teams to consider their bowling options carefully.
Head to Head:
In head-to-head encounters, Kolkata Knight Riders hold a slight advantage over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, having secured 18 victories compared to RCB’s 14. Notably, KKR dominated RCB in the previous season, scoring 200 runs in each encounter. RCB will be keen to reverse this trend and secure a crucial win on their home turf.
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | |
|---|---|---|
| Victories | 18 | 14 |
| 200 Runs | 2 | 0 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Injury/Availability: RCB have a clean bill of health.
Tactics & Matchups: RCB’s strategy of bolstering their batting depth paid dividends in the previous match, allowing them to field a strong lineup. With positive options in batting, RCB will aim to continue their aggressive approach, backed by solid bowling performances.
RCB Playing XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli |
| 2 | Faf du Plessis (c) |
| 3 | Cameron Green |
| 4 | Rajat Patidar |
| 5 | Glenn Maxwell |
| 6 | Anuj Rawat (wk) |
| 7 | Dinesh Karthik |
| 8 | Alzarri Joseph |
| 9 | Mayank Dagar |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj |
| 11 | Yash Dayal |
| Impact Substitute | Mahipal Lomror |
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Injury/Availability: KKR have no injury concerns.
Tactics & Matchups: KKR’s spin trio of Narine, Varun, and Suyash proved effective in the previous match, but they may need to reassess their strategy for the Chinnaswamy pitch. Key players like Narine and Varun hold favorable records against RCB’s top-order batsmen, providing KKR with crucial matchups to exploit.
KKR Playing XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Salt (wk) |
| 2 | Sunil Narine |
| 3 | Venkatesh Iyer |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| 5 | Nitish Rana |
| 6 | Rinku Singh |
| 7 | Andre Russell |
| 8 | Mitchell Starc |
| 9 | Harshit Rana |
| 10 | Varun Chakravarthy |
| 11 | Suyash Sharma/Chetan Sakariya |
| Impact Substitute | Ramandeep Singh |
With both teams boasting formidable lineups, cricket enthusiasts can expect an exhilarating contest as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in a battle for supremacy in IPL 2024. Stay tuned for live updates and thrilling moments from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.