Virat Kohli-led RCB will meet newbie skipper Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan. Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the IPL match on 22 April 2021. It will be 4th match for both sides this season. A win is important for Rajasthan Royals today to climb up to the top 4 in the table. A defeat today will bring the franchise to the bottom place. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore are unbeaten in the tournament so far. Here below, we are giving information about the head-to-head record and the prediction of the RCB vs RR match.
RCB vs RR Head to Head record
On 22 April 2021 both RCB and RR will play their first IPL match of this edition. The head-to-head record of both sides is equally balanced. So far, Bangalore and Rajasthan have locked their horns 23 times in the league, out of which both sides have won 10 matches each. While 3 matches were abandoned due to rain.
- Total matches: 23
- RCB won: 10
- RR Won: 10
- No result: 3
- Highest total by RCB: 200
- Highest total by RR: 217
- Lowest total by RCB: 70
- Lowest total by RR: 58
RCB vs Rajasthan Royals head to head year-wise
- 2008: RCB won – 0, RR won – 2
- 2009: RCB won – 1, RR won – 1
- 2010: RCB won – 2, RR won – 0
- 2011: RCB won – 1, RR won – 0, NR – 1
- 2012: RCB won – 1, RR won – 1
- 2013: RCB won – 1, RR won – 1
- 2014: RCB won – 0, RR won – 2
- 2015: RCB won – 2, RR won – 0. NR – 1
- 2018: RCB won – 0, RR won – 2
- 2019: RCB won – 0, RR won – 1, NR – 1
- 2020: RCB won – 2, RR won – 0
22 April 2021 IPL Match Prediction
So far, RCB has played all 3 matches this season at Chennai which is a low scoring pitch. So today on 22 April 2021, the Virat Kohli-led side will play its first match at Wankhede. On the other hand, Rajasthan has been playing at Wankhede since the start of the season. So, Rajasthan Royals have the advantage that they know more about the pitch than RCB. However, the Bangalore franchise is in rhythm after winning 3 consecutive matches while the Rajasthan team is not in very much control. So today, RCB will definitely have an upper hand on men in pink.
The in-form RCB is expected to field the same XI while after a humiliating defeat against CSK, RR may make few changes. As the wicket is batting-friendly today, the role of top-order batsmen will be vital. Chasing a total is not tough at Wankhede, so, after winning the toss a team would like to bowl first here. Spinners rarely shine at Mumbai Cricket stadium, so, it’s worth playing with more pacers.
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As far as Dream11 prediction for the 22 April 2021 match is concerned, both wicket-keepers, Sanju Samson and AB de Villiers are must-pick choices. Virat Kohli has a good record in Wankhede and he is worthy to make the captain of the fantasy team today. Glenn Maxwell is the current orange cap holder and fantasy players should pick him to play on the safe side. Excluding spinners and picking two pacers from each side is a wise choice.
Winner Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore