Indian T20 League 2022: Match 39 - Rajasthan vs Bangalore: Preview, Match Details, Pitch Conditions and Updates

The 39th match of the Indian T20 league 2022 shall see Bangalore take on Rajasthan. Over the years, both these teams have gone on to form a special kind of rivalry. Although the last few matches between them have seen the 2016-finalists emerge victorious, their games have always been entertaining, to say the least. The previous fixture between Bangalore and Rajasthan during the Indian T20 league 2022 saw the Faf du Plessis-led side beat the Rajasthan-based franchise by four wickets.

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It was Dinesh Karthik who played an absolute match-winning knock. However, the Sanju Samson-led side would want to avenge that loss, and continue their good form. So far, Rajasthan have won five out of their first seven games of this edition. They are currently placed third on the points table. As for Bangalore, they have won five out of their eight games, and are placed fifth on the points table.

However, their recent nine-wicket loss to Hyderabad significantly impacted their net run rate. Thus, they would not only want to win this game, but would also be aiming to win it by a huge margin. It isn't going to be easy as Rajasthan have been playing some sensational cricket of late.

Moreover, they have managed to win games despite not winning the toss'. Besides, the Orange Cap and Purple Cap are currently with Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal, and both of them represent the Rajasthan-based franchise. With some world-class players on either side, the fans can expect an exciting game on Monday.

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Pitch Report:

This game is set to take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. The last game at this venue saw a David Miller special as Gujarat chased 170 to win the game. However, a score of 175 would be good over here. Having said that, the due factor might just prompt the team that wins the toss to bowl first.

Predicted Playing XIs:

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Bangalore:

Despite having a forgettable outing against Hyderabad, Bangalore wouldn't want to press the panic button just yet. They would want to back their players. However, the pressure would be on the young Anuj Rawat, who hasn't really lived up to the expectations.

Probable Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis(c), Anuj Rawat/ Mahipal Lomror, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik(wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj

Rajasthan:

Obed McCoy has been expensive in the last two games and thus, the Rajasthan-based franchise might be tempted to replace him with Navdeep Saini. This gives them the luxury to play an extra overseas batter in the form of Rassie van der Dussen.

Probable Playing XI:

Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Karun Nair, Riyan Parag/ Rassie van der Dussen, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy/Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal

Match Details:

Bangalore vs Rajasthan, Match 39, Indian T20 League 2022
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune

Date & Time: April 26, 7:30 PM

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming