RCB elected to bowl first on a Jaipur pitch that was expected to improve for batting as the day progressed, according to both captains. Despite their recent loss to Delhi Capitals, RCB did not make any alterations to their lineup, showcasing their confidence in their current squad.
Despite a recent defeat to Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals has one positive development: the return of Wanindu Hasaranga, a key player who has already taken six wickets in three matches in this season’s IPL. His previous performances between overs 7-16 make him a valuable asset to the team, and his comeback may prove vital as they strive for a win. This comes at the expense of fellow bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi, who has been replaced by the Sri Lankan legspinner.
The Rajasthan Royals lineup includes Sanju Samson as captain and wicket-keeper, accompanied by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande and Sandeep Sharma.
The reserve roster includes Kumar Kartikeya, Yudhvir Singh, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Kunal Rathore.
The line-up for Royal Challengers Bengaluru includes Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar as captain, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma as wicket-keeper, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, and Suyash Sharma.
RCB substitutes include Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, and Swapnil Singh.