IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks for RCB vs KXIP
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are all set to take on KL Rahul-led Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in match 31 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Both the teams will lock horns for the second time in this tournament, as earlier KXIP clinched a one-sided clash at Dubai. Coming to this game, it will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 15 (Thursday) from 7:30 PM (IST) onwards. Let’s look at our fantasy 11 predictions for this clash and here are top picks for RCB vs KXIP.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Virat Kohli and co have played like one of the best sides in this tournament with five wins in seven clashes. They bounced back brilliantly after finishing at the last spot in the previous year’s Points Table.
RCB registered a thumping victory in their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders at a sluggish batting pitch of Sharjah. With a highly balanced side, the Bangalore-based franchise is expected to take the field with the same playing XI like the last game.
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
Kings XI Punjab holds the last spot at this year’s Points Table with a solitary win in seven clashes. Their only victory of this season came against RCB only. Moreover, they are coming to this encounter with a five-match losing streak.
KXIP’s three losses came from an almost winning situation where their players failed to capitalize at crunch situations. The only good news for them ahead of this clash is Chris Gayle has recovered and will play his maiden game of this season. As a result, the Punjab-based franchise will continue making several changes in their lineup.
Ideal Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI
- Aaron Finch
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Virat Kohli (C)
- AB de Villiers (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Shivam Dube
- Chris Morris
- Isuru Udana
- Navdeep Saini
- Mohammed Siraj
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Kings XI Punjab Playing XI
- KL Rahul (C)
- Chris Gayle
- Mayank Agarwal
- Nicholas Pooran
- Mandeep Singh
- Simran Singh (wk)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Sheldon Cottrell
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
Key Players
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal
Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi
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Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Captain
Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy captain for RCB vs KXIP:
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Nicholas Pooran
Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Vice-Captain
Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy vice-captain for RCB vs KXIP:
- AB de Villiers
- Mayank Agarwal
- Chris Morris
Dream11 Fantasy Team 1
Wicket-keepers:
- AB de Villiers (VC)
- KL Rahul (C)
- Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen:
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Mandeep Singh
All-rounders:
- Chris Morris
- Washington Sundar
Bowlers:
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Fantasy Team 2
Wicket-keepers:
- AB de Villiers
- KL Rahul
- Simran Singh
Batsmen:
- Virat Kohli (c)
- Mayank Agarwal
- Aaron Finch
All-rounders:
- Shivam Dube
Bowlers:
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Navdeep Saini
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