IPL 2017: Match 5: Probable Royal Challengers Bangalore XI against Delhi Daredevils

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Bengaluru, April 8: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face another uphill task when they take on Delhi Daredevils (DD) without captain Virat Kohli. (Likely Delhi XI)

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Tonight (April 8), Bangalore will play their first home game of the season. However, they will again be without Kohli and also South African superstar AB de Villiers. (Points Table)

Kohli, who is recovering from shoulder injury, had said he won't play until he is "120 per cent fit". He made it clear that he did not to rush back to action and jeopardise his chances of playing in Champions Trophy in June.

De Villiers is recuperating from back problem. He missed the opening game and is doubtful for Delhi contest. (Match preview)

Bangalore began their campaign on a losing note, to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday (April 5).

With the loss of 3 key batsmen - Kohli, De Villiers and KL Rahul (out of entire tournament), Bangalore will be sweating over their team combination for Saturday's contest.

They are likely to make only 1 change to their Playing XI. Paceman Abu Nechim might come in for Aniket Choudhary.

Here is the likely Bangalore XI for their match against Delhi

1. Chris Gayle

2. Mandeep Singh

3. Shane Watson (captain)

4. Kedar Jadhav (wicketkeeper)

5. Travis Head

6. Sachin Baby

7. Stuart Binny

8. Yuzvendra Chahal

9. Abu Nechim

10. Sreenath Aravind

11. Tymal Mills

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