RCB's hunt for fifth consecutive win to keep hopes alive  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Virat Kohli has odds of 2.50 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman  
• Jake Fraser-McGurk odds of 3.55 to be Delhi Capitals' best batsman  
• Lockie Ferguson has odds of 3.30 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best bowler  
• Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.05 to be Delhi Capitals' best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

We have seen the tables turn in the Indian Premier League 2024 in the last two weeks. The competition has heated up for the Top 4 spots. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have gotten their acts together in the last four games and defeated the Punjab Kings in the last game. They have improved their odds along the way and shall look to ride the momentum as they take on the Delhi Capitals in the 62nd game. The Delhi Capitals will also be confident after their victory over the Rajasthan Royals. RCB can't afford to lose this game, and neither will the Capitals like to lose momentum. The stakes are high, and we expect this game to go down the wire.  

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Faf du Plessis' side has made the most exciting turnaround in the season. From being at the bottom of the points table midway in the season, they have won the last four games to revive hopes for a place in the next round. They defeated the Punjab Kings by 60 runs in the last game and have improved their position on cricket betting apps. The RCB skipper would expect his team to build on this momentum and move up on the points table.  

Virat Kohli has played good knocks in the last few games, and the side would like to see him deliver a good start with Faf du Plessis. The middle order has made runs in the last few games, and the trio of Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, and Cameroon Green will look to do well. They have firepower in the lower middle order and shall expect good performances from Dinesh Karthik, Mahipal Lomror, and Swapnil Singh.  

Swapnil Singh and Mohammad Siraj must do well with the new ball, as the Delhi Capitals have a destructive opening pair. Lockie Ferguson bowled well in the last game and will look to keep the scoring under check with Karn Sharma and Yash Dayal. The team expects good performances in the supporting roles of Cameroon Green and Will Jacks.     

Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru     

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal (Impact Player)  

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Rishab Pant's team defeated the Rajasthan Royals in the last game by 20 runs. This win against one of the strongest sides in the tournament boosted their confidence. They have a poor record against RCB, which lowers their odds on cricket betting sites. Pant would like to repeat the magic of the last game and reach the next round.  

Jake Fraser-McGurk has destroyed bowling attacks and shall look to set up a big partnership with Abishek Porel in this game. The middle order hasn't been in the best form, and the team would expect runs from Shai Hope, Axar Patel, and Rishab Pant. Gulbadin Naib, Tristan Stubbs, and Rasikh Salam are good hitters and will aim to contribute quick runs in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack has been a weakness for the team, and they need Ishant Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed to do well with the new ball, as the RCB batsmen will take them on. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show from Mukesh Kumar and Rasikh Dar Salam to win this contest.  

Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals     

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Gulbadin Naib, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Dar Salam (Impact Player) 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

It is a high-scoring venue, and teams usually prefer to bat first. However, in the last few games, we have seen some assistance for the bowlers in the early overs of the game. It is a crucial contest for both teams, and they will look to play safe by bowling first.      

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect slightly overcast skies over Bengaluru. The wicket will be flat, and the ball will come to the bat nicely. There won't be much on this surface for the fast bowlers, but it is a high-scoring surface. Spinners must bowl in the right areas to do well at this venue. The side batting first would aim at putting 200 runs on the board. 

OUR PREDICTION          

The Delhi Capitals have struggled with the bat, especially players in the middle order. Their bowling attack hasn't been in the best form, increasing the team's problems. They have defeated RCB only once in the last five games. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the last four games, and the team has enjoyed a good record at this venue. We expect a close game, but RCB has an edge, according to our cricket betting tips.   

Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.