In the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019, it will be Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squaring off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 30. Both the teams are virtually out of the Playoffs’ contention; however, if we bring the mathematic calculation into the picture, both RCB and RR can still find a place in the Qualifying round if they win their remaining matches. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals Live Cricket Score 49th T20 Match.

In their last meeting, it was Shreyas Gopal who swung the game in Rajasthan Royals favour. It was an easy chase for Rajasthan team where they chased the target of 159 runs with a ball to spare. With the match being a knockout game for both the teams, it will be interesting to see which team has the last laugh. With time ticking away for the contest, we bring you a list of five key players to watch out for in RCB vs RR, 49th IPL 2019 match. RCB vs RR, IPL 2019 Match 49 Preview: Playoff Berth at Stake for Rajasthan Royals Against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ajinkya Rahane

We Didn't Bowl to Our Plans, Need to Learn, Says Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo Credits: IANS)

The ex-Rajasthan Royals skipper has had a decent run in this IPL campaign so far. With everything at stake for the Rajasthan franchise, it will be delighting to see what approach does Ajinkya Rahane adopts in this do-or-die clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Given the form that he is in, Rahane would be looking to go all guns blazing.

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers (Photo Credits: IANS)

The highest run-scorer for Royal Challengers Bangalore, AB de Villiers struck form, albeit a little too late in the tournament. However, there’s still a minuscule chance for RCB to qualify. With nothing to lose, ABD will be looking to end his IPL campaign on a high, playing against Rajasthan Royals.

Shreyas Gopal

Shreyas Gopal of RR (Photo Credits: IANS)

The spin bowler has been a revelation for Rajasthan Royals this season. Shreyas Gopal has picked up 15 wickets in 12 matches that he has played in IPL 2019. Not just the number of wickets, but the timing of those have been quite significant too. The last time the sides met, Gopal sent both Virat Kohli & Mr 360 back into the pavilion – will he repeat the feat?

Virat Kohli

RCB Skipper Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: IANS)

With a little ray of hope still shining for Royal Challengers Bangalore, skipper Virat Kohli would be aiming to end his campaign on a high too. Kohli had a start-stop kind of a season this IPL. We all know how destructive he can be in such crunch qualifying matches; how he fares against RR, will determine his team’s chances of victory tonight.

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson of Rajasthan Royals (Photo Credits: IANS)

The youngster has blown hot-and-cold this season. Barring a few glittery performances here and there, Sanju Samson has struggled for consistency in this IPL. With everything at stake for his team and a victory much-needed against RCB tonight, it’ll be exciting to see how Samson performs in the high-pressure game. Will he be able to rescue his team tonight?

The hosts, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), are languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2019 Points Table with only 8 points in 12 games. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are on the 7th spot of the league standings with 10 points in 12 matches. Stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest updates about Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

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