IPL 2019, RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bangalore face Rajasthan Royals in Bangalore. (Source: AP)
RCB vs RR, IPL 2019 Buildup: Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals are on collision course for the playoff spot. Both are desperate for a win and a defeat would be a massive blow to their chances. RCB were all but bundled out after defeat against Delhi Capitals. But they’re still in with a mathematical chance – albeit needing wins in both matches and then have to hope things go their way in other matches.
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Royals are in a slightly better position with one more win from as many matches. But, it doesn’t take away the fact that they need to win both remaining matches as well and are also reliant on results in the other games for their playoff chances.
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Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and opted to bowl first. You can follow the rest of the live score and updates of the match here.
It's still half an hour to go for the toss to take place in Bangalore. You can follow live score and updates of the match here.
Steve Smith said his elbow was fine after landing on it heavily despite still recovering from surgery, as he prepares for his final Indian Premier League (IPL) game of the season before joining Australia's World Cup squad.
While RCB are playing for pride, Rajasthan have their playoff hope pinned on this one:
“Personally for me, playing IPL is to spend some time in the middle to take on quality opposition and best players,” Smith said ahead of Rajasthan’s match with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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RR need to win their remaining two Indian Premier League matches of having an outside chance at making the playoffs. They started the run well with a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur. However, even if RR win both games, they will have to rely on the other results, requiring table-toppers Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to defeat their respective opponents.
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Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Gopal are the only two bowlers who are likely to be in action tonight who can make in-roads in the highest wicket-takers tally. [Purple Cap standings]
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli from RCB with Ajinkya Rahane from RR will be the players looking to go higher up the list in the highest run scorers list this season. [Orange Cap standings]
Both teams are bottom of the table and they have been for large part of the season. RR and KKR swapped places briefly but it Andre Russell ensured that didn't stay for long. A win is a must for both teams. [IPL points table]
Hello and Good Afternoon! Welcome to our continued live coverage of the IPL. Today's fixture sees bottom of the pyramid RCB take on RR. An important fixture for both teams - a loss could well mean end of playoff chances.