The Eliminator match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take place in Ahmedabad at 1930 IST (1400 GMT). 

This crucial game will determine which team advances further in the tournament.



Team News and Impact Player Strategy

RCB reintroduced Glenn Maxwell into their XI in the previous game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) following Will Jacks' return to England. Maxwell made an impact by scoring 16 off 5 balls and taking a wicket with his first delivery, finishing with figures of 1 for 25 in four overs. 
The team is expected to remain unchanged, with either Rajat Patidar or left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh starting in the XI and the other being utilized as an Impact Player based on whether they bat or bowl first.


Likely XII: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (capt), Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj.

RR, despite winning the toss in their previous full games, suffered losses due to sub-par totals. Their strategy of using six batters and five bowlers in a batting-first XI allows for a sixth specialist bowler during the chase if needed. 
In recent matches, they swapped out Dhruv Jurel for fast bowler Nandre Burger after the first innings and brought in Donovan Ferreira as an extra batter following a collapse. Shimron Hetmyer, who hasn't played since May 2 due to injury, might return for the Eliminator, potentially replacing Rovman Powell or Ferreira.

Likely XII: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (capt & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rovman Powell/Donovan Ferreira/Nandre Burger.