Royal Challengers Bangalore will be all set to lock horns against Sunrisers Hyderabad in this crucial IPL encounter. Welcome to the BLR vs SRH Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are looking strong with their performance this year resulting in 5 wins out of their last 7 matches which could continue to bolster confidence levels for this contest.
Sunrisers Hyderabad on the other hand have managed to regain their confidence that was not there last year but are currently on a 4-match winning streak aiming to make this match the 5th on their agenda.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore should win this match by a very close margin.
Betting Odds
BLR- 1.73 SRH- 2
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is helpful for both departments. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a warm humid day.
Probable Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bangalore
D.Karthik (wk), A.Rawat, F.du Plessis, V.Kohli, S.Prabhudessai, G.Maxwell, W.Hasaranga, S.Ahmed, H.Patel, M.Siraj, J.Hazlewood
Sunrisers Hyderabad
J.Sharma (wk), J.Bairstow, S.Dhawan, M.Agarwal, S.Khan, L.Livingstone, O.Smith, V.Arora, R.Chahar, A.Singh, K.Rabada
Match Details
TATA IPL
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date and Time: 23rd April – 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, India
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
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Wicket-Keeper
Dinesh Karthik (9.0 Cr) has played a key role in several matches this season with one of the best forms in his career that has earned him 210 runs in the last 7 matches added to his skills behind the stumps.
Nicolas Pooran (9.0 Cr) was able to score 35 runs along with his performance with the gloves which should allow him to maintain his decent form in this fixture.
Batsman
Virat Kohli (9.0 Cr) was out for a duck in his last match which will definitely bring out a response from his batting skills as he can fight back well against setbacks that come his way.
Faf du Plessis (9.5 Cr) was able to maintain the ship during the last match as he managed to score 96 runs at a strike rate of 150 when his team needed him the most which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Rahul Tripathi (9.5 Cr) was brilliant last season against RCB and will aim to bring out a similar performance as he looks consistent with a total of 205 runs in the last 6 matches which makes him a potential game-changer.
All-rounders
Glen Maxwell (9.5 Cr) can create his contributions with his strong batting and bowling capabilities that have earned him 112 runs and 1 wicket in the last 4 matches which makes him our prime choice.
Aiden Markram (9.0 Cr) added the necessary 41 runs at a strike rate of 151.85 to keep his side in strong contention during the last match to take his total to 190 runs in the last 6 games.
Bowlers
Josh Hazlewood (9.0 Cr) has been wonderful with his wicket-taking contributions in the last 2 matches with a total of 8 wickets this season that makes him a crucial contributor.
Wanindu Hasaranga (9.0 Cr) can manage the department of spin bowling with great dedication that did not earn him a wicket in the last game but can keep him focused on retaining his form for this match.
T Natarajan (9.0 Cr) is the leading wicket-taker from his team with a total of 12 wickets in the last 6 matches with a consistent form that can be dangerous for the opposition.
Umran Malik (8.5 Cr) was brilliant in the last match after adding 4 wickets to his improving form which has taken his total to 9 wickets in the last 6 matches with greater potential that can be achieved as the series progresses.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
F.du Plessis will be our captain because of his brilliant batting potential which could allow him to find a consistent form.
G.Maxwell will be our vice-captain because of his all-round contributions which can keep his side in contention.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Karthik, Pooran, Kohli, du Plessis (C), Tripathi, Maxwell (VC), Markram, Hasaranga, Hazlewood, Natarajan, Malik
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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