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On March 29, Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured victory in their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Royal Challengers Bangalore has won one out of their two games played so far. The victor of this match will claim the top spot on the table.
The Chinnaswamy pitch is a haven for batsmen, offering ideal conditions for high-scoring matches. With its fast outfield, shorter boundaries, and flat track, it poses significant challenges for bowlers. Throughout its history, this venue has witnessed numerous big scores, and Friday's match could be no exception.
On Friday evening, Bangalore is expected to experience temperatures around 32°C with partly cloudy skies. Humidity levels will be relatively low at 25%, while the average wind speed is forecasted to be approximately 19 km/h.
Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Philip Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
The match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Friday, March 29.
In the IPL so far, the teams have competed in a total of 32 matches. KKR holds the advantage with 18 victories, while RCB has won 14 matches.
Google's win probability indicates that Bengaluru has a 53% chance of defeating Kolkata in their upcoming third match. According to CricTracker, regardless of which team bats first, RCB is predicted to emerge victorious. Therefore, we also anticipate RCB securing their second win.