RCB Skipper Rajat Patidar Chooses to Bowl First Against LSG in IPL Clash

Match Overview

In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on May 7, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and decided to field first in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

RCB comes into this match rejuvenated after a week-long break, while LSG is facing a critical moment as they are on the verge of elimination.

For LSG, securing a victory is essential to keep their playoff aspirations alive; a loss would nearly seal their fate for the season.

“We will bowl first. Although it’s not as noisy as Chinnaswamy, it still has its moments. The pitch looks promising, and our goal is to limit their score,” Patidar stated during the toss. “The break was beneficial; everyone is in good shape, and we had intense practice sessions. We are fielding the same team,” he added.

Patidar also mentioned, “We have made a few adjustments due to injuries; Inglis and Mohsin Khan are unavailable. It’s crucial to maintain clarity. We recognize our strengths as a top team, but clarity is key. We’ve shuffled the batting order a bit. Stability is important, but sometimes changes are necessary. The pitch appears to be suited for a score between 180-190, better than many previous matches,” said LSG captain Rishabh Pant.

Teams:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Josh Hazlewood.

RCB Impact subs: Jordan Cox, Tim David, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer.

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav.

LSG Impact Subs: Mayank Yadav, Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan.