RCB vs GT IPL 2023: Why is Wanindu Hasaranga Not Playing Today’s Match IPL? Check RCB Playing XI

The important news development coming from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp is that they are not playing premier spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for their 14th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) season against the Gujarat Titans (GT) being hosted at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to beat both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals by big margins recently in the 16th edition of the IPL. But, RCB still needs to beat Gujarat Titans in this match to confirm a place in the IPL 2023 playoffs.

RCB vs GT IPL 2023: Why is Wanindu Hasaranga Not Playing Today’s Match IPL?

After having lost the toss and being asked to bat first, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis noted that Wanindu Hasaranga is not part of the RCB playing 11 for today’s RCB vs GT match. However, he is not even part of the substitute members list and this could mean, he must be struggling with some fitness issues. Despite being the second highest wicket-taker in IPL 2022, Hasaranga has struggled to replicate his success for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the current Indian Premier League 2023. So far, he has only managed to take 9 wickets from 8 matches, with an economy rate of 8.90. Consequently, the team has decided to address this issue by introducing the services of spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell.

“You always want to chase because of the conditions, but the team batting first has done well here. It is a new one and the guys are motivated for this one. Just one change. Karn Sharma misses out and Himanshu Sharma replaces him,” said Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis during the toss.

RCB Playing XI

1. Virat Kohli
2. Faf du Plessis (C)
3. Glenn Maxwell
4. Mahipal Lomror
5. Anuj Rawat (wk)
6. Dinesh Karthik
7. Michael Bracewell
8. Harshal Patel
9. Mohammed Siraj
10. Wayne Parnell
11. Vijaykumar Vyshak

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Wanindu Hasaranga IPL 2023 Price

RCB’s strategic move in the IPL 2022 auction proved fruitful with the acquisition of Wanindu Hasaranga from Sri Lanka for INR 10.5 Crore. The investment paid off as Hasaranga excelled as the tournament’s second highest wicket-taker, taking an impressive 26 wickets in 16 matches. Notably, he maintained an economy rate under 8 throughout the event. RCB acknowledged his remarkable performances and retained Hasaranga for IPL 2023, solidifying his position in the team’s long-term plans.

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