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IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Squad, Schedule, Updated Time, And Venue

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IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Squad, Schedule, Updated Time, And Venue. IPL 2021 UAE leg is all set to commence on September 19 and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening game. RCB vs KKR match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 20. During the UAE leg, The Virat Kohli-led RCB will play a total of 7 games during the group stage.

Under skipper Virat Kohli, RCB played 7 matches during the first leg of IPL 2021. They won 5 matches and lost 2. RCB bagged victories in matches against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals. However, the team finished on the losing end against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. RCB currently have 10 points in their kitty and take the 3rd spot in IPL 2021 points table.

Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga. (Credits: Twitter)

Few new faces will wear the RCB jersey in the UAE leg. The team has signed Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga to replace Adam Zampa. Moreover, another Sri Lanka player Dushmantha Chameera will replace Daniel Sams in the squad. Tim David will replace Finn Allen. Washington Sundar has been ruled out due to injury and Akash Deep is set to replace him.

Virat Kohli, Kyle Jamieson
Virat Kohli, Kyle Jamieson. (Photo: BCCI)

In the 1st leg, RCB played 7 games. They bagged victories in 5 games and lost 2. RCB defeated Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals. Their 2 defeats came against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. With 10 points, RCB holds the 3rd spot in the IPL 2021 points table.

AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell, IPL 2021
AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell (Image Credit: Twitter)

So far, Glenn Maxwell is the top run-scorer of the team. The right-handed batsman has shattered 223 runs in 6 innings including 2 half-centuries. AB de Villiers follows Maxwell with 207 runs in 6 innings with 2 fifties. In bowling, RCB’s Harshal Patel is the highest wicket-taker for the team with 17 wickets. The right-arm pacer is also the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Below we take a look at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad, schedule, updated time, and venue for IPL 2021 UAE leg.

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IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore Schedule, Updated Time And Venue

Match Details

Date

Time

Venue

RCB vs Kolkata Knight Riders

September 20, 2021

7:30 PM

Abu Dhabi

RCB vs Chennai Super Kings

September 24, 2021

7:30 PM

Sharjah

RCB vs Mumbai Indians

September 26, 2021

7:30 PM

Dubai

RCB vs Rajasthan Royals

September 29, 2021

7:30 PM

Dubai

RCB vs Punjab Kings

October 3, 2021

3:30 PM

Sharjah

RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

October 6, 2021

7:30 PM

Abu Dhabi

RCB vs Delhi Capitals

October 8, 2021

7:30 PM

Dubai

Royal Challengers Bangalore Updated Squad For UAE Leg

Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB (Image Credit: Twitter)

Under skipper Virat Kohli, RCB consist of some strong overseas players like Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers. They will aim to clinch their first IPL trophy in the 2021 season.

RCB Full Squad

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Devdutt Padikkal, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pavan Deshpande, Glenn Maxwell, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Kyle Jamieson, Dan Christian, Suyesh Prabhudessai, KS Bharat, Tim David, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasarangal, Akash Deep.

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