Top 3 Batters to watch out in RR vs RCB

The eighteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is going to get its first encounter between inaugural Champions Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 28 at Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur. While Rajasthan Royals will be looking to carry on their winning momentum, Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to get back to winning ways after losing against Delhi Capitals on their home ground. Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have clashed against each other on previous 32 occasions. Royal Challengers Bangalore hold the bragging rights with 15 victories under their belt compared to Rajasthan’s 14, while three matches ended with no result.  Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious in the last two encounters between the cross-country rivals. The pitch at Sawai Mansingh tends to help batters; hence, both teams will be banking on their batsmen to help their side cross the line.

Here is the list of three batters to watch out for in the much-anticipated fixture.

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal

The young left-handed Indian opener returned to his form in the last clash against Punjab Kings. Jaiswal scored 67 runs in 45 balls, hitting 3 boundaries and 4 sixes. The destructive opener will be looking to build on his form at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium which tends to support the batters. He will be the one to watch out for in the opening batting powerplay where he hits the ball at a strike rate of over 150.

2. Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals skipper, Sanju Samson has been in fine form this season. He has already accumulated 178 runs in 5 innings. Sanju has also scored a half-century for his side. Sanju Samson’s innings will be important for Rajasthan’s success at their first true home match in Jaipur.

1. Virat Kohli

The modern-day great and chase master continues to be RCB’s backbone in terms of batting. The modern-day great has been in sublime form this season. Kohli has already scored 186 runs in 5 innings including two half-centuries. Virat Kohli is going to be the biggest threat for Rajasthan’s bowling spearhead Jofra Archer who is yet to scalp him in IPL.

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