Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Predictions: IPL will end for the losing side.

Playing in their thirteenth game of the season Rajasthan Royals will welcome Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 60th game of the season at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on 13th May. IPL will end for the losing side. Who will win this game?

Rajasthan Royals

The Rajasthan Royals had a series of unfavourable results but managed to return to winning ways in their last match with a resounding victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders. They are now in third place in the points table with 12 points from 12 games. A victory in the upcoming match would significantly boost their chances of reaching the playoffs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in excellent form this season and played a blistering knock in the last match, scoring his fourth half-century of the season in just 13 deliveries, the fastest half-century in IPL history. Calls for him to be fast-tracked into the Indian team are increasing. He will be joined by his opening partner Jos Buttler, who is also in good form and looking to contribute significantly to the team's success.

Sanju Samson's return to form is a big bonus for the team, and the Royals have a strong batting lineup with players like Joe Root, Shimron Hetmeyer, and Dhruv Jurel. The bowlers have also played an essential role in the team's success, with Yuzvendra Chahal leading the way as the tournament's leading wicket-taker. Ravichandran Ashwin has also been in good form with 14 wickets to his name. Trent Boult will once again lead the pace attack, with support from Sandeep Sharma and KM Asif.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Lineup

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Joe Root, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore have managed to stay in the race for a top 4 despite their inconsistency over the season. However, their net run rate (NRR) is currently poor, so they will need to secure some big wins in the upcoming matches to improve their chances.

The team has been heavily reliant on their top three batsmen, with Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli forming one of the top opening pairs in the tournament, followed by Glenn Maxwell's impressive knocks. However, Virat Kohli's recent performances have been subpar, and his attempts to play more aggressively have not come naturally to him.

The lower-order batsmen have also struggled to perform, with Mahipal Lomror being the next best batsman in terms of average despite only scoring one half-century, and Dinesh Kartik averaging 14.00 per inning. While the team has all-rounders like Kedar Jadhav and Wanindu Hasaranga, they have not been able to leverage this advantage.

In terms of bowling, Mohammed Siraj has had a few exceptional spells and is the leading wicket-taker for the team, while Harshal Patel has provided good support despite being a bit expensive. Though Vyshak Vijaykumar and Wanindu Hasaranga have also taken wickets over the course of the season, they have struggled to stop the flow of runs which is a big headache for men in gold and red. Josh Hazlewood has only played three matches so far, so the team will be looking for a strong performance from him in their upcoming matches.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Lineup

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

Expert betting tips

The wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium have been inconsistent this season, with some matches producing high scores while others have been difficult for batsmen. The average first-inning score has been around 170. The surface is a bit dry, and there are cracks on the pitch, which could assist the spinners. The temperature is expected to be around 40 degrees Celsius due to the match being played during the day. Rajasthan is in good form from the last game and will be expected to win.