This article will discuss the probable XIs for both teams, match previews, Dream11 predictions, and the winning fantasy team for the 52nd match of IPL 2021 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad scheduled to take place on the 6th of October 2021.
Sunrisers Hyderabad has been knocked out from this IPL 2021. Now they will take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore on their thirteen game of this season at Abu Dhabi. In the reverse fixture at Chennai, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets during the first leg of IPL 2021.
Sunrisers Hyderabad lost their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets at Dubai. While batting first, both openers departed earlier as they were 38/3 after powerplay. Kane Williamson looked in good touch but unfortunately got run out on score of 26. Abdul Samad contributed at lower order with his knock of 25 as SRH posted total of 115 in 20 overs. In the bowling department, Jason Holder picked 2/32, Rashid Khan and Siddharth Kaul also picked one wicket each but failed to win for their team.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore confirmed their playoffs place with a victory by 6 runs against Punjab Kings. While batting first, Glenn Maxwell smashed his third consecutive fifty (57), Devdutt Padikkal also scored 40 runs at the top as RCB posted total of 164/7 in 20 overs. While defending the target, Yuzvendra Chahal bowled magnificent spell of 3/29 in his four overs as RCB won the game comfortably against Kings.
Match Details
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch and Weather: Pitches in Abu Dhabi have been contrasting. While a few stayed throughout the course of the match, making run-scoring easy, the other one slowed in the 2nd innings. Pacers might get some assistance with the new ball, while spinners also will be handy. The weather is likely to be sunny with the temperature touching to the late 30s even though it is a 6.00 PM start.
Date & Time: October 5, 6.00 PM Local time, 7.30 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bangalore has been qualified for playoffs but their aim will be to finish on top two as they will come with strongest XI in this game. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli will open for RCB in this game. However, Daniel Christian failed to impress with his all-rounder abilities so Wanindu Hasaranga can replace him as a bowling all-rounder. In the bowling department, Harshal Patel and Mohammad Siraj are consistently taking wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal will lead the spin bowling attack along with Shahbaz Ahmed and Glenn Maxwell.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will play for pride in these games so they will look to give chances to young players. Jason Roy will open with Wriddhiman Saha in this game. Kane Williamson has been failed to score big in this season so he will aim to bounce back against RCB. Jason Holder and Rashid Khan will be key all-rounders along with Abdul Samad. There will be no change in bowling department, as all bowlers did well in given opportunity during the last game.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, KS Bharath, AB De Villiers (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Christian, George Garton, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha(WK), Priyam Garg, Kane Williamson(C), Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, S Kaul
Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore are comparatively more settled and running in terrific form. However, Sunrisers will play fearless game but Royal Challengers Bangalore will start as favorites to win this match due to their good rhythm.
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Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli will open for RCB so both can be selected in this match. Kane Williamson has been the best best batsman for SRH in this season so he will be selected from batting section. Abdul Samad showed glimpses of his form with late hitting in the last game so he will be fourth batsmen in your fantasy team.
Wicket-Keepers: Wriddhiman Saha is the only best option available from wicket-keeping section. His strike rate has been good in batting powerplay and can give fluent start against RCB.
