Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. RCB have faced five defeats and only won once this season. They are reeling at the bottom of the IPL 2024 standings with two points. On the other hand, SRH finds themselves in fifth position on the points table with six points. Out of the five matches they have won three and lost two.
Let's look at both sides' predicted XIs ahead of a southern derby clash.
RCB Predicted XI
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is the face of RCB's batting unit. With 319 runs scored in six matches, King Kohli is the current IPL 2024 Orange Cap holder. He has fared well against Hyderabad in the past and will be eager to hammer their bowlers at home.
Faf du Plessis (captain)
South African veteran Faf du Plessis announced himself in the ongoing IPL 2024 season with a 61-run knock against Mumbai Indians in the previous game. Like Kohli, Faf too has had a good record against SRH and would be eager to be among the runs in the upcoming match.
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell has struggled to find his form with the bat this season. He has picked up four wickets with the ball but has only managed to score 32 runs in six matches and will be hoping to replicate his IPL 2023 success this year.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar will add depth to Bengaluru's middle-order batting lineup. He has scored 100 runs in five innings, including a quickfire 26-ball 50 in his last outing against the Mumbai Indians.
Cameron Green
Cameron Green has had an underwhelming start to his IPL 2024 campaign. He hasn't been able to contribute this season, scoring only 68 runs with the bat and has managed to scalp two wickets in five matches. Green must prove his mettle to secure his place in the playing XI.
Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper)
Dinesh Karthik is the backbone of RCB's batting. With an impressive average of 71.50 and a strike rate of 190.66, DK has scored 143 runs out of the five innings he has batted in this season. He would be eager to take on SRH's bowling lineup.
Mahipal Lomror
Known for aggressive batting, Mahipal Lomror brings stability to RCB's lower-middle-order. With a staggering strike rate of 227.27, Lomror can play a much-needed cameo for RCB sooner rather than later.
Reece Topley
England speedster Reece Topley will most likely open the bowling for Bengaluru against SRH. Known for his ability to swing and generate bounce, Topley's variation with the ball has seen him earn three scalps in as many games.
Vyshak Vijaykumar
With a decent economy of 7.85, Vyshak Vijaykumar has bagged two wickets in as many matches this season. He would be raring to improve to take his wickets tally up by a notch come Monday.
Mohammed Siraj
Leaking runs at 10.40, Mohammed Siraj has been struggling with the ball this season. He has taken only four wickets in six matches and will be eyeing a quick comeback, considering a spot in Team India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal will spearhead the RCB fast-bowling in the powerplay overs against SRH. Dayal's ability to deceive batters with his pace has seen him claim five wickets in as many matches.
Impact Sub
Tom Curran/Akash Deep
SRH Predicted XI
Travis Head
Australian explosive opener Travis Head is expected to open the innings for SRH. The southpaw has been impressive this season in guiding his team to brisk starts. He has scored 133 runs in four matches at a remarkable strike rate of 172.72.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma has been a treat to watch in the IPL 2024. The left-hander has scored 177 runs in five matches with a whopping strike rate of 208.23. The 23-year-old will be an important member of the SRH batting outfit in the upcoming match.
Aiden Markram
South Africa's T20I skipper Aiden Markram has had a slow start to his IPL 2024 campaign. He has scored 127 runs in five matches laced with a resilient 50-run knock against CSK. He would want to be among the runs against RCB at the Chinnaswamy.
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy will enter the upcoming match following a blazing 64-run knock and a wicket against PBKS. His heroic innings was laced with four boundaries as well as five maximums and he will be brimming with confidence ahead of the clash against RCB.
Shahbaz Ahmed
Shahbaz Ahmed's addition provides an all-round spin-bowling option to SRH's starting XI. He has scored 70 runs and taken three wickets in five matches.
Heinrich Klassen (wicketkeeper)
SRH's top run-scorer this season, Heinrich Klassen has smashed 180 runs in five matches. The Protea hard-hitter possesses a noteworthy batting average of 62 and a humongous strike rate of 193.75. Klassen will aim to build on his performances so far against RCB.
Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad has played important cameos for SRH this season including a 12-ball 25 against PBKS in their last fixture. With a strike rate of 186.48, Samad would be eager to put up a 50-plus score against RCB.
Pat Cummins (captain)
Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins will add depth to SRH's lower middle-order batting while also being a valuable asset to their pace battery. Cummins hasn't been among the runs this season but has led the wicket-takers list with six wickets in five matches for his side.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has shown that he's returning to his best with his bowling exploits in IPL 2024. The Indian veteran bowler has taken three wickets in five matches. He will be looking to provide crucial breakthroughs against RCB.
Mayank Markande
Mayank Markande will lead the spin attack for SRH. The right-arm leg break bowler adds a unique edge in claiming important wickets for his team. Markande has taken three wickets in four matches and would be hoping to make an impression against RCB.
T Natarajan
T Natarajan adds depth and variety to Hyderabad's bowling attack. His ability to bowl accurate yorkers and slower deliveries makes him a valuable asset, especially in the death overs. So far he has struck five times in as many games at 8.66.
Impact Sub
Jaydev Unadkat/ Rahul Tripathi
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