Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 10th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. RCB recorded an impressive four-wicket win while chasing a 177-run target against Punjab Kings in their second game of the season. The former captain Virat Kohli smashed 77 runs to continue his red-hot form ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders registered a narrow 4-run win while defending 208 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening game. Shreyas Iyer returned to take the captaincy reins but failed to make an impact but KKR rode on Andre Russell's explosive knock against SRH to earn two big points.

Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Philip Salt(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Sakib Hussain, Anukul Roy, Srikar Bharat, Dushmantha Chameera

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat(w), Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Mahipal Lomror, Suyash Prabhudessai, Karn Sharma, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Swapnil Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Will Jacks, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Tom Curran, Reece Topley

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RCB vs KKR Probable Playing XIs
RCB probable playing XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mahipal Lomror.

KKR probable playing XI: Philip Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma.

Date and Venue
The RCB vs KKR IPL 2024 match is scheduled to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 29 from 7:30 pm IST. While KKR defeated SRH to start the season, RCB lost their first match to CSK but managed to defeat PBKS in the second game.

After the win against PBKS and some explosive batting by King Kohli, RCB will be confident to play again on the home turf. The team has a strong batting lineup with power-hitting finishers in the form of Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror. The duo of Karthik and Lomror played some incredible shots in the last match and finished the game in style. Kohli scored a 49-ball 77, showcasing his brilliance.

The bowling unit consisting of Mohammed Siraj and Alzarri Joseph looks strong but lacks the same strength in the spin department. Although, Maxwell bowled well in the last game, but he is not a regular bowler. The team will be looking forward to continuing their winning streak.

Dream11 Picks – RCB vs KKR
Wicket-keepers: Dinesh Karthik, Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Nitish Rana(VC), Faf du Plessis(C)
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj, Sunil Narine

Conclusion:
In conclusion, the IPL match between RCB and KKR is not just a game of cricket; it’s a spectacle that captivates audiences with its blend of skill, drama, and entertainment. As the players take to the field, they carry the hopes and dreams of millions on their shoulders, ready to showcase their talent and determination in pursuit of victory. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for an evening of cricketing excellence as RCB and KKR collide in a battle for IPL supremacy.