Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions
Fantasy team suggestions for the IPL game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, Abu Dhabi
On a used pitch, Smith would be well equipped to combat the conditions. Though the Royals captain got out cheaply the other night against the Kolkata Knight Riders, it might have been a one-off failure. He is also opening the innings, which gives him the chance to face as many balls as possible.
Arguably Royal Challengers' best bowler, Chahal is a definite vice-captain candidate. He has done well against the Royals since 2018, picking up five wickets at an economy of 5.27.
Aaron Finch: Finch scored a 31-ball fifty in the last game, against the Mumbai Indians. Against an attack that is somewhat low on pace, barring Jofra Archer, Finch should be among the runs. In all T20s since 2017, Finch has scored 99 runs off 73 balls against Archer and has been dismissed only twice.
Tom Curran: He picked up a wicket in all three games for the Royals. His variations with the ball will come in handy at the death, and don't forget he can bat as well.
- Sanju Samson is definitely an option to look at. Since 2018, in the IPL, he has struck at 160.74 with an average of 39.45 in the first innings as opposed to a strike rate of 142.14 and an average of 32.25 in the second innings. If the Royals bat first, when the pitch is at its best, Samson can replace Curran or Gopal.
- If the Royal Challengers bat first, de Villiers is a vice-captaincy option, too, given dew might hinder spin bowling in the second innings.
- Wait to see if Morris plays and if he does, replace Curran with him.
- If Adam Zampa gets another game, he is another option for Saini given the Royals line-up is expected to consist of several right-handers.