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RCB and SRH are set to clash on April 15 at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match will start at 7:30 pm IST.
With only one win in five matches, RCB currently occupies the bottom of the points table. Meanwhile, SRH has secured victory in three out of their five matches, placing them at the fifth position. For Bengaluru, this upcoming match is crucial to maintain their contention in the league.
The M Chinnaswamy pitch demonstrates a preference for the team batting second, as evident in the initial two games of the season. On March 25, RCB effectively chased Punjab Kings' 176 within 19.2 overs. Similarly, on March 29, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) surpassed RCB's 182 in just 16.5 overs.
During the afternoon in Bengaluru, the temperature is expected to reach approximately 26 degrees, with a real feel of 24 degrees. Humidity levels are forecasted to be around 39%, and there is no likelihood of rainfall.
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In the ongoing IPL, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Southern rivals, have faced each other 23 times. Out of these encounters, RCB has emerged victorious in 10 matches, while SRH has won 12. One match ended without a result. The highest total scored by Bengaluru against SRH stands at 227, whereas Hyderabad's highest score against RCB is 231.
According to Google's win probability, SRH has a 52% chance of defeating Bengaluru in their sixth match, potentially propelling them into the Top 4 of the points table.