IPL 2020: RCB vs KXIP MyTeam11 Fantasy Cricket Prediction, Team News, Playing XI and Tips
Match Details for RCB vs KXIP MyTeam11 contest
Indian Premier League 2020
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
15th October, 2020,
7:30 PM IST
Preview for RCB vs KXIP MyTeam11 Contest:
At the halfway stage of the tournament, Royal Challengers Bangalore have already accumulated five wins. For comparison, they hadn’t been able to manage more than three points at this phase of the competition since 2014. AB De Villiers was at his magnificent best against KKR and the bowlers turned up to the party while defending their score.
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The entire tournament was hoping for a KXIP win against KKR. And they looked like they were on the verge of breaking their misfortunate run, but it all came collapsing suddenly by the penultimate over, especially when KL Rahul got out and they fell to a shock 2-run defeat. This was their sixth loss in the competition, with the only win coming against tomorrow’s rivals: RCB.
Injuries and unavailability:
Chris Gayle confirmed that he would be able to play against his former team. Gayle had to be hospitalised, but he has now recovered from the stomach infection.
Probable Playing XIs:
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (C), AB De Villiers (WK), Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal
Kolkata Knight Riders: KL Rahul (C&WK) Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Prabhsimran Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami and Sheldon Cottrell
RCB vs KXIP MyTeam11 Teams
Head to Head/Small League
In the small league, the expected playing XI consisting of the best players should be chosen. And as such, assembling the best individuals to ensure maximum quality in all departments will be the right thing to do.
Mega League
Experimental lineups should be put out for this and since both teams could look to shuffle the pack a little.
Top Picks for RCB vs KXIP MyTeam11 Contest:
KL Rahul: KL Rahul has really come into his own in this tournament and his batting has been a treat to watch. After his unbeaten knock of 132 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he scored 69 off 54 deliveries against Rajasthan. He scored 74 runs in the match against KKR as well and is the current Orange Cap holder.
Mayank Agarwal: Along with KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal forms a formidable duo. He got his century in the match against Rajasthan Royals. He also scored 89 runs in the opening match. Against Knight Riders, Mayank managed to score 56 runs at a strike rate of 143.59.
Devdutt Padikkal: The youngster has been the revelation of RCB’s season so far. He has accumulated three half-centuries in six games already this season!
Virat Kohli: RCB fans will take plenty of comfort in the fact that Virat Kohli has recovered from his initial slump. After remaining unbeaten at 72 against Rajasthan Royals, Kohli scored 43 runs against Delhi and followed that up with another unbeaten knock of 90 runs against CSK.
Captain Picks for RCB vs KXIP MyTeam11 Contest:
Captain: AB De Villiers and Virat Kohli
AB De Villiers was at his superhuman best, smashing cars outside Sharjah and sending the ball to all corners of the stadium! Virat Kohli has looked at his very best in the last few matches and there’s no beating him when he’s in this unstoppable mood.
Vice Captains: KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal
KL Rahul is the current Orange Cap holder and has been absolutely sublime in the tournament. After a string of unfortunate dismissals, Mayank finally managed to get another half-century against KKR and he’s among the highest scorers in the competition as well.
Budget picks for RCB vs KXIP MyTeam11 Contest:
Chris Morris: Chris is one of the best players between both the teams and would be expected to do well. He is available for just 8.5 credits.
Devdutt Padikkal: Devdutt Padikkal is a brilliant batsman who carries a lot of promise and can prove to be an important multiplier pick at just 8.5 credits.
Washington Sundar: Washington Sundar is very impressive in his wicket taking abilities. He is available for just 8 credits.