Match Preview : Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore at Jaipur
May 17th, 2008Editorial: Mohit Goyal
Indian Premier League Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore at Jaipur
It might look as if its going to be a one sided affair with the team at the top taking on the lowest placed team but this has just the potential to turn on its head.
Men at the Helm
Shane Warne has been by far the best captain on show in the IPL but he has been hugely aided by some superb bowling from his bowlers. Rahul looks out of sorts which has a lot to do with the continual failure of the batsmen.
We have the bat
Rajasthan look a stronger T20 batting line up with hitters like Watson, Pathan, Smith and Jadeja in the team. Bangalore although have pretty renowned batsmen in their ranks but they have failed to fire. A greenish pitch at Chogan stadium could favour the visitors. Its high time that White and Misbah fire for Bangalore.
We have the ball
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Both teams have had very good tournament bowling wise. Rajasthan bowlers aided by some very good fielding have had a bit more success. Bangalore bowling with Zaheer, Steyn and Kumble looks like and all terrain attack and has a slight edge over Rajasthan.
Patrolling Party
If Royals have Kaif, Yusuf and Watson, Royal Challengers have Kohli, White and Steyn. But Royals look marginally higher because of their all round fielding abilities.
High on betting meter
Rajasthan has are far, up and high on the betting meter with returns slightly higher than 50 percent while Bangalore give a little more than 125 percent.
Who gets the tick?
Bangalore have had to face a lot of flack and must be raring to go while Rajasthan would like to seal a semi final berth here itself. It just has the potential to go other way too..
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