Kohli To Be Dismissed By Boult, Maxwell To Thrash Chahal? 5 Player Battles For RR vs RCB

RCB will take on RR tomorrow [IPL.com]

In a high-voltage clash, Rajasthan Royals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 19 of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The Royals have been sublime across departments, outclassing their opponents on three consecutive occasions. 

On the contrary, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a torrid run in the competition, managing a solitary win in four appearances. 

After losing the tournament opener against Chennai Super Kings, the Red Brigade defeated Punjab Kings in a thrilling clash before their abysmal performance led them to crushing defeats against Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. 

Meanwhile, there are several on-field contests which might decide the game's outcome. So, as both teams brace themselves for an exciting face-off, let's analyse and find out five top-player battles to watch out for in this match. 

Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma

Virat Kohli in action [AP]

Veteran batter Virat Kohli has been RCB's Mr consistent this season, amassing 203 runs at an outstanding average of 67.67 and a strike rate of 140.97. However, RR's ace pacer Sandeep Sharma could be a massive threat to him, having dismissed him seven times in only 67 balls. 

Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma (in T20s)

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Jos Buttler vs Reece Topley

Jos Buttler could be dismissed by Topley [AP]

Explosive English opener Jos Buttler has yet to fire in the IPL 2024, scoring only 35 runs at a horrendous average of 11.67 and a strike rate of 85.37. 

The swashbuckling batter has poor numbers against RCB's opening bowler, Reece Topley, who might get him with his swing bowling in the powerplay. 

Jos Buttler vs Reece Topley (in T20s)

Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult

Boult could be a threat to Du Plessis [AP]

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis has been off-colour in the IPL this season, managing only 65 runs at a mediocre average of 16.25. Du Plessis could sustain his underwhelming run, as RR's opening bowler Trent Boult has got him four times in T20s. 

Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult (in shortest format)

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Sanju Samson vs Mohammed Siraj

Sanju Samson in action [AP]

RR captain Sanju Samson has recorded two successive batting failures following his heroics against Lucknow Super Giants. The dynamic right-handed batter could be tested by RCB's premier fast bowler, Mohammed Siraj, who has dismissed him twice in T20s. 

Sanju Samson vs Mohammed Siraj

Glenn Maxwell vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Maxwell has impressive stats vs Chahal [AP]

The battle between Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal has always been fascinating. Considering Maxwell's spin-hitting prowess, the veteran Aussie all-rounder is expected to go after RR's spin maestro, Yuzvendra Chahal, in the middle overs. 

However, the wily tweaker is known for trapping the batters with his guile, making this contest mouth-watering. Overall, Chahal has got Maxwell out five times, with the latter scoring 165 runs against him at a blistering strike rate. 

Glenn Maxwell vs Yuzvendra Chahal (in T20s)

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