Rajasthan Royals Face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Season Finale
Match Overview
In the concluding match of the season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are squaring off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Guwahati. RR enters this match riding high on a streak of three consecutive wins against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Mumbai Indians (MI). Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as a key player for RR, amassing 122 runs over three matches with an impressive strike rate of 249. However, in a surprising turn of events, he was not included in the starting lineup for this match against RCB.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Absence Explained
Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is Not Part Of Playing XI Vs RCB
Despite his recent form, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named as one of the four impact substitutes. After winning the toss, RR opted to bowl first, which led to his exclusion from the starting eleven for the time being. However, he is expected to take the field during the second innings, likely opening alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sooryavanshi is coming off a remarkable performance where he scored 39 runs off just 14 balls against MI, including two sixes off Jasprit Bumrah.