The Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Rajasthan Royals in match no. 39 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The BLR vs RR match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a good start to the tournament. The Faf du Plessis led team has won 5 matches and lost 3 in the tournament so far and currently sit in the fifth position on the league table. Similarly, Rajasthan Royals have had a dream start to their IPL 2022 campaign. The Sanju Samson-led team has won 5 out of the 7 matches in the tournament and is already deemed to be one of the favourites for this year’s title.
Match Details
| Match | BLR vs RR, Match 39, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Tuesday, April 26, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
BLR vs RR: MCA Stadium, Pune Pitch Report
The surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune tends to be a good wicket for batting. However, the spinners are known to play their part as the game progresses and can get it to grip off the surface.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the BLR vs SRH match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 40 – 26 degrees celsius.
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BLR vs RR: Head to Head
Looking back at the last few matches between the two teams, Bangalore has had a total upper hand having 5 out of the last 5 matches.
BLR vs RR Dream 11 Top Pick
Jos Butler
The English wicket-keeper batsman, Jos Butler has been in a league of his own in the tournament so far, hitting centuries for fun. The current orange cap holder already has 3 centuries to his name this season along with 2 fifties and a total of 491 runs. Bangalore will pray to get him out early before he gets explosive for Rajasthan.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is another Rajasthan Royals player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the seven matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler is the current highest wicket-taker of the tournament, having picked up 18 wickets in just 7 matches.
Faf du Plessis
The newly-appointed captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Faf du Plessis has been in an unbelievably good form with the bat in hand. The former Chennai Super Kings player has scored a total of 255 runs in his 8 innings at a healthy average of 31.87.
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva is another Bangalore player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the eight matches he has played. The Legbreak bowler has already picked up 11 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For BLR vs RR
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jos Butler, Sanju Samson, Dinesh Karthik
- Batters:Â Faf du Plessis, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounders:Â Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell
- Bowlers:Â Yuzvendra Chahal, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Prasidh Krishna
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Jos Butler
- Vice-Captain: Faf du Plessis
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For BLR vs RR
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jos Butler, Sanju Samson, Dinesh Karthik
- Batters:Â Faf du Plessis, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounders:Â Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravichandran Ashwin
- Bowlers:Â Yuzvendra Chahal, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Trent Boult
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Sanju Samson
- Vice-Captain: Dinesh Karthik
BLR vs RR Probable XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj
Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Karun Nair, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Rajasthan Royals should be expected to win the match as they look to cement their place at the top. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Royal Challengers Bangalore can record the win in the BLR vs RR match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
