Prior to the start of the season, who would have envisaged RCB going neck-and-neck with the likes of MI and DC for the Indian Premier League title? Not me! However, this is exactly how things have played out. Kohlis men are on a mission to strip the Mumbai Indians off their вЂchampions tag. Last time out against KKR, Royal Challengers Bangalore ran riot, winning the match by a staggering 82 runs. In inspired form, their top-four batting lineup have been giving opposition sides a lot to think about. Partnering well in the opening overs, Aaron Finch and Devdutt Padikkal hit a massive 67-runs between themselves in the previous game. Alongside Virat Kohli, ADB took the game by the scruff of the neck, hitting 73 runs off just 33 balls. Their bowlers also came good.
The Rajasthan Royals downward spiraling was brought to a halt last time out, as they shockingly outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning by five wickets. Smith couldnt hide his excitement as he watched his side complete a thrilling comeback on the night. A masterclass piece, RRs rejuvenated middle order sprung into life in the closing overs, snatching victory right from the jaws of defeat. However, this side will still be concerned about the incompetence of their top order one issue that must be addressed before Wednesdays game. The opening combination of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokers were bonkers in the previous game, and truth be told, time is running out for this duo to get into their stride. With Sanju Sampson and Steven Smith also hitting new lows, RR have a couple of problems to deal with. More cricket predictions today can be obtained from the link provided.
