IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks for RCB vs KXIP


IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab  fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks for RCB vs KXIP
RCB vs KXIP Dream11

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)

RCB skipper Virat Kohli

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)

KXIP skipper KL Rahul

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

RCB vs KXIP Dream11

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

RCB vs KXIP Dream11

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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