The pitch in Bengaluru is a brilliant one to bat on, with the average score reading 193. Although three out of five matches have been won by the side batting first this season, only one of those has come in an evening fixture. Although pacers are ruling the roost at this venue, the spinners have accounted for nearly 35 percent of the wickets. With dew likely to play a part, chasing would be the preferred option upon winning the toss.
Matches won by the team batting 1st
Matches won by the team batting 2nd
N Jagadeesan (4 matches, 43 runs, Average: 10.75) N Jagadeesan has not been able to replicate his domestic form on the IPL stage. He has 43 runs in four matches at an average of only 10.75. However, Jagadeesan is likely to continue batting at the top of the order, and with the conditions being friendly for batting up front in Bangalore
Virat Kohli (7 matches, 279 runs, Average: 46.50) Virat Kohli has been brilliant in IPL 2023, scoring 279 runs in seven matches at an average of 46.50. He has three fifties to his name, three of which have come at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Wanindu Hasaranga (0/32 in the previous game vs RR) Wanindu Hasaranga has not been in good form this season for RCB, picking up four wickets in four matches at an economy of 9.92. However, he has an IPL average of 20.63 with a strike rate of 15.20
Varun Chakravarthy (7 matches, 10 wickets, Average: 21.20) Varun Chakravarthy has been Kolkata's best bowler this season, picking up 10 wickets in seven matches. He has an average of 21.20 and has been used aggressively in the death as well by Nitish Rana.