Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Toss Results and Match Updates

Match Overview

Guwahati: In a thrilling Indian Premier League encounter, Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday.

The toss faced delays due to heavy rain at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, and further rain is anticipated, which may postpone the match's start.

Rajasthan made a strategic change by resting Tushar Deshpande and including Brijesh Sharma in the lineup. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru brought in Josh Hazlewood to replace Jacob Duffy.

Currently, Rajasthan Royals lead the points table with three victories from three matches, while the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sit in third place with two wins from their two games.

Team Lineups

Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood.