IPL 2019: Match 49 – RCB vs RR – Rajasthan Royals’ Predicted Playing XI, Analysis
Apr 29, 2019 at 5:05 PM
Rajasthan Royals will like to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the last four of the ongoing Indian Premier League when they will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 49th match of the season. The Rajasthan team has won their last two matches and there is a spring in their stride since Steven Smith has taken over the captaincy baton. Sportzwiki takes a look at Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore have become the first team to be knocked out from the 12th edition of the league. They were dismal throughout the whole season and would like to end the season on the high.
Here is a look at Rajasthan Royals’ Predicted Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane
The right-hander has been a different batsman since he has been relinquished from the captaincy duties. Rahane is back to timing the ball, which has always been his strength.
Liam Livingstone
The England batsman was at his best in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The right-hander had provided a quick start to his team.
Sanju Samson
The stylish batsman always leaves everyone astonished by his classic strokeplay. Samson had scored a good knock of 48 runs to assist the run-chase.
Steven Smith
The former Australian skipper has lead with aplomb since he has granted the captaincy bridle. Smith will like to keep up his good work in his last match of the season.
Ashton Turner
The Australian batsman had finally got off the mark in the previous match against Orange Army. Turner is known for his big shots and he would like to provide the finishing touches.
Riyan Parag
The 17-year old boy has impressed with his temperament as he has got runs in the crunch situations. The right-hander will look to keep on the good work.
RR will like to keep themselves in the contest.
Stuart Binny
The all-rounder has provided the finishing touches to his team in the limited opportunities he has received. Binny will like to deliver the goods.
Shreyas Gopal
The leg-spinner has been the most impressive player for the Rajasthan Royals. Gopal had scalped three wickets in the previous match which was played against RCB earlier in the season.
Jaydev Unadkat
The southpaw seamer had impressed in the previous match against SRH. Unadkat had scalped two wickets and had gulped three catches, to be awarded the Man of the match.
Varun Aaron
The lanky fast bowler has done a fine job in the last couple of matches. Aaron has bowled with sheer pace and he has added new arrows to his quiver.
Oshane Thomas
The Windies gun fast bowler has done a great job since he has got his chances in the playing XI. The tall pacer had taken two wickets in the previous match against SRH.