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Faf Du Plessis’ RCB head into the match on the back of their third win of this season, while RR led by Sanju Samson is fresh from their second defeat of the campaign. RCB has won 3 of 6, while RR has won 4 of 6 matches so far.

Now, the two will clash on go green day at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which will host it’s fifth match of the season. RCB have lost two and won two at their home so far.

RCB opened the season with an 8-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, but lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket in the second fixture before beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. They, however, lost to Chennai Super Kings by 8 runs in the most recent fixture at home.

Ahead of RCB vs RR 2023 meeting at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, we take a look at the pitch report and weather forecast for the day as some parts of the country have received summer showers.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has been known to be batting friendly, but has provided a little assistance for new ball bowlers this season. However, all the matches except for the lone noon match so far has seen sixes rain in Bengaluru.

The average score batting first in IPL at the venue is 170. The IPL record at the venue shows that teams batting second have had the most success so far. But the recent match saw the team defend win the match.

In IPL 2023, team chasing has won twice and team batting first also has won twice. The two of the three night matches ended in favour of the chasing team, while the lone noon match and the recent night match saw the team defending come out on top.

RCB chased down a target of 172 set by MI with 22 balls to spare, while LSG pulled off highest run chase at the venue of 213 run against RCB in the last-ball finish. RCB then defended a total of 174 against DC. But failed to chase down a target of 227 set by CSK.

In the four matches, pacers have dominated with 39 wickets whereas spinners have claimed 14 wickets. The noon match alone saw 5 wickets taken by spinners. The remaining matches have seen pacers shine.

Bengaluru weather forecast on Sunday, April 23

There is prediction of overnight light showers and also chance of rain on Sunday (April 23) with 37% cloud cover and maximum temperature of 31o C during the playing hours. However, weather is unlikely to play spoilsport in match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2023: Bengaluru M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, T20 & IPL Records & Stats