Welcome to the coverage of the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur on Saturday.

Weakened by the departure of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, Rajasthan Royals will have their task cut out when they lock horns with a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is crucial for both RR and RCB, placed fifth and sixth respectively in the league table.

As the race for play-offs heats up, five teams are in with a chance to make the cut.

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are already through to the play-offs, leaving Rajasthan, Royal Challengers, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders to fight for the remaining two places.

The momentum for now is with the visitors, whose campaign witnessed a resurgence following the 14-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday night.

Virat Kohli and his men have certain flaws to iron out but they have the momentum, confidence and also the resources to prevail over the hosts.

The visitors have a formidable batting line-up in Kohli, AB de Villiers, Parthiv Patel, Manjeet Singh and also Moeen Ali.