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

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have dropped premier overseas leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for their 12th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) being hosted at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Things did not worked out very well for the Royal Challengers Bangalore recently in this IPL 2023 season as they ended up losing by 6 wickets against Mumbai Indians during their most recent encounter. RCB now need to win all of their remaining three matches in order to qualify for the IPL 2023 playoffs.

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

During the toss, it was stated that Wanindu Hasaranga is not included in the RCB playing XI for today’s RR vs RCB match. Interestingly, he is not even part of the substitute members list out of which one can be used as an Impact Player at any moment in the match. It seems to be a tactical change as the Royal Challengers Bangalore have strengthened their batting with the inclusion of spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell for this game against Rajasthan Royals. On the other hand, Hasaranga has picked up as many as 9 wickets from a total of 8 matches at an economy rate of under 9.

“We will have a bat first. The conditions might favor that, looks like a dry wicket. It is very clear from here on for us, that is not a bad thing sometimes. We need to execute better. 3-4 guys are putting their hand up every game, we need a bit more probably to cash in on some good positions. Wins are important, net run rate is not something we can bother about now. I think we crossed that bridge in the last game. Two changes – Parnell coming in for Hazlewood, Bracewell in for Hasaranga,” 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
6. Dinesh Karthik (wk)
7. Karn Sharma
8. Michael Bracewell
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Wayne Parnell

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Wanindu Hasaranga IPL 2023 Price

RCB spent INR 10.5 Crore to add Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga to their team in IPL 2022 auction. Hasaranga proved to be an excellent investment, finishing as the second highest wicket-taker with 26 wickets in 16 matches, while maintaining an economy rate of under 8. His remarkable performances earned him a spot on RCB’s retained list for IPL 2023.

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