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RCB vs KKR IPL 2024: Battle of Titans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Kalyani Jha
29 Mar, 2024

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) takes on Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 29 March. Both teams are riding high on confidence after securing victories in their previous fixtures and are eager to extend their winning streaks.

Head to Head Stats

In their IPL history, RCB and KKR have faced off 32 times. Kolkata holds the edge with 18 victories, while Bengaluru has triumphed in 14 matches. The highest total scored by Bengaluru against KKR is 213, whereas KKR’s highest score against Bengaluru stands at 222.

Pitch Conditions

M Chinnaswamy Stadium typically offers flat pitches favoring batsmen, with limited assistance for slower bowlers. Given the hard-hitting capabilities of both teams, a high-scoring chase is anticipated.

Weather Forecast

The match is expected to begin with a temperature of around 32 degrees Celsius in Bengaluru, cooling down slightly to 26 degrees later during the game. No rain interruptions are predicted, and humidity levels are forecasted to remain below 41%.

Match Details

• Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

• Date: 29 March 2024

• Time: 7:30 pm (IST)

Broadcast and Live Streaming

Indian viewers can catch the action live on the Star Sports Network. For online streaming, the JioCinema app and website will provide live coverage of the match.

Players to Watch Out For

RCB:

• Faf du Plessis

• Virat Kohli

• Rajat Patidar

• Glenn Maxwell

• Cameron Green

• Dinesh Karthik

• Mohammad Siraj

KKR:

• Phil Salt

• Mitchell Starc

• Rinku Singh

• Andre Russell

• Shreyas Iyer

• Nitish Rana

Predicted Playing XIs

RCB XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Siraj, Yash Dayal

KKR XI: Phil Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

The clash between RCB and KKR promises to be a spectacle of power-hitting, strategic bowling, and captivating cricket moments.