Royal Challengers vs. Rajasthan Royals

Cricket fans are in for a royal night of cricketing action when the Royal Challengers (2.00) clash with the Rajasthan Royals (1.80) in the first of an exciting double header at Centurion tonight. With only the Kolkata Knight Riders out of contention for a place in semi-finals, expect the competition to reach boiling point with every side desperate to secure a top four berth.

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IPL match preview:

Bangalore Royal Challengers

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 8, Won – 4, Lost -4

A change in guard has seen a dramatic shift in fortunes for the Royal Challengers and the animated, but focused, old fox Anil Kumble has been pivotal in their new found success. Bangalore enters this encounter buoyed by three consecutive wins. Expect the atmosphere to be vibrant, and the cricket sublime, when they take on the rejuvenated Royals. 

Best Bet for Bangalore Royals Challengers:        

Rahul Dravid – 9/10
Praveen Kumar -8/10
Robin Uthappa – 8/10
Anil Kumble – 8/10
D du Preez – 7/10

Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 8, Won – 4, Lost – 3, N/R – 1

A magnificent all-round display by the Rajasthan Royals makes them a top contender for a semi-final spot. After repeated failures their batsmen have final come good, which will make Shane Warne believe they have a realistic chance. Their openers look in tremendous touch, and a good platform will give the likes of Yusuf Pathan and Ravindra Jadeja the chance to go blazing.

Best Bet for Rajasthan Royals:

Yusuf Pathan – 9/10
Graeme Smith- 9/10
Naman Ojha – 8/10
Ravindra Jadeja- 8/10
Munaf Patel – 7/10