IPL 2024: Four Key Batters To Watch In The RR Vs RCB Eliminator

RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Eliminator of IPL 2024. The match is scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 22, Wednesday at 7:30 PM (IST).

The winner of this match will compete against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 on May 24, Friday at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Sanju Samson and his team started their campaign strongly, accumulating wins in the first half of the season.

However, their performance declined in the second half before they eventually secured a playoff spot by finishing third. In contrast, RCB struggled initially but managed to resolve their issues just in time. They eliminated CSK in the knockout game to qualify for the playoffs.

RCB finished fourth on the points table. During the group stage, RCB and RR faced each other once, with RR emerging victorious by six wickets. Here are four batters who could score the most runs in the Eliminator.

RR's opening batter Jaiswal experienced a mixed season. He scored 348 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 152.63, including a century and a fifty. Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against RCB in the group stage but aims to perform better in this crucial match.

Former RCB captain Kohli has been in excellent form this season. He is currently the leading run-scorer with 708 runs in 14 matches, averaging 64.36 with a strike rate of 155.60, including one century and five fifties. Kohli scored an unbeaten 113 off 72 balls against RR earlier this season.

3. Sanju Samson

Captain Samson is expected to play a key role against RCB. He has performed well both as a batsman and captain this season, scoring 504 runs including five fifties. In the group stage match against RCB, Samson scored 69 off 42 balls.

4. Cameron Green

The Australian all-rounder has shown his ability to perform under pressure. In the must-win game against CSK, he scored an unbeaten 38 off 17 balls at a strike rate of 223.53. Green is expected to deliver another strong performance in the Eliminator against RR.