RCB Player Watch: Which of our stars are in action this week? | August 14th – August 20th, 2023

We head into another fresh week of cricket all around the globe and our Royal Challengers are all set to take the yard for another seven days of intense cricketing action. From international fixtures to franchise blockbusters, the excitement is multifold. 

As the maxim goes, when the going gets tough, the tough get going, similarly imparting flesh and bones to this ancient adage, our Royal Challengers will be hoping to channel their Challenger spirit into the games that they will be a part of. Here is our weekly dosage of player watch that would enlist for you all the games in which you can watch your favourite players perform.

International:

Shahbaz Ahamad:

The rising all-round sensation would be hopeful of getting match-time in the Indian colours as the Men in Blue prepare themselves for the Irish challenge.

August 18th, Friday, Ireland vs India, 7:30 PM IST

August 20th, Sunday, Ireland vs India, 7:30 PM IST

Domestic:

Faf du Plessis:

The RCB captain will be back in action after a brief hiatus, taking the yard for St. Lucia Kings in the imminent Caribbean Premier League.

August 17th, Thursday, St. Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Tallawahs, 4:30 AM IST

August 18th, Friday, St. Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals, 4:30 AM IST

August 20th, Sunday, St. Lucia Kings vs Amazon Warriors, 4:30 AM IST

Wanindu Hasaranga:

Hasaranga has been in devastating touch for B-Love Kandy in the ongoing LPL. The last week has seen him scoring 123 runs while clinching six wickets. As another week of LPL fixtures arrive including the qualifier, Waniya would be hoping to perform at his finest again.

August 14th, Monday, B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Giants, 7:30 PM IST

David Willey:

Despite the preceding week being a reticent one for David Willey, he still continues to be a major force for Welsh Fire and would be hopeful of returning to his bright figures as another week of cricket awaits.

August 14th, Monday, Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets, 11:00 PM IST

August 20th, Sunday, Welsh Fire vs London Spirit, 10:30 PM IST

Finn Allen:

Finn Allen has been going through a bout of ups and downs in the ongoing Hundred as he had a knock of 13 followed by a fiery 31. He would be hopeful of turning the numbers in his favour.

August 15th, Tuesday, Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit, 11:00 PM IST

August 18th, Friday, London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers, 11:00 PM IST

August 20th, Sunday, Welsh Fire vs London Spirit, 10:30 PM IST

Smriti Mandhana:

The RCB Women skipper has been the leading run scorer for the Hundred and played another crucial knock of 41 against Welsh Fire. She would be hopeful of continuing her momentum as the tournament progresses.

August 16th, Wednesday, Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix, 7:30 PM IST

August 19th, Saturday, Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles, 7:00 PM IST

Wayne Parnell and Reece Topley:

Parnell has drifted in and out of form in the ongoing Hundred as the last week saw him deliver figures of 2/29 against Invincibles and 3/21 against the Rockets but he couldn’t cap the week off in fine manner as he conceded 44 runs against the Originals. Reece Topley found himself in a rich vein of form, chronicling six wickets in the last week.

August 18th, Friday, London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers, 11:00 PM IST

August 20th, Sunday, Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers, 7:30 PM IST

August 13th, Sunday, Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals, 7:00 PM IST

Will Jacks:

Will Jacks has started to hit the right straps, knocking scores of 32 and 40 for the Oval Invincibles. He will be expected to showcase his hard-hitting flair further in the upcoming games as well.

August 15th, Tuesday, Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit, 11:00 PM IST

August 19th, Sunday, Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles, 10:30 PM IST

Heather Knight and Richa Ghosh:

The England skipper did seem in fine touch against the Brave, scoring a brilliant 44. Ghosh did manage to get off to a steady start against Rockets but failed to convert it into a big knock.

August 15th, Tuesday, Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit, 7:30 PM IST

August 18th, Friday, London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers, 7:30 PM IST

August 20th, Sunday, Welsh Fire vs London Spirit, 7:00 PM IST

Sophie Devine and Erin Burns:

Sophie Devine continues to burn bright with the bat in her hand in the Hundred, clobbering knocks of 29 and 53 against the Fire and the Invincibles, respectively. Burns has been more focused about consistency instead of going out all guns blazing.

August 16th, Wednesday, Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix, 7:30 PM IST

August 19th, Saturday, Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix, 3:30 PM IST

Vyshak Vijaykumar:

Vyshak couldn’t really power to an instrumental start against the Bengaluru Blasters although he captained the Mystics to a win but would be hoping to return to his majestic best as another week ensues in the Maharaja T20.

August 14th, Monday, Gulbarga Mystics vs Hubli Tigers, 5:30 PM IST

August 16th, Wednesday, Mysuru Warriors vs Gulbarga Mystics, 5:30 PM IST

August 17th, Thursday, Gulbarga Mystics vs Namma Shivamoga, 1:00 PM IST

August 20th, Sunday, Gulbarga Mystics vs Mangaluru Dragons, 5:30 PM IST

Manoj Bhandage:

The all-rounder didn’t really have much of a say on the opening day of Maharaja T20. However, he would be hoping to bring out the best in him to the fore as Maharaja T20 takes flight.

August 15th, Tuesday, Mysuru Warriors vs Mangaluru Dragons, 1:00 PM IST

August 16th, Wednesday, Mysuru Warriors vs Gulbarga Mystics, 5:30 PM IST

August 18th, Friday, Namma Shivamoga vs Mysuru Warriors, 1:00 PM IST

August 19th, Saturday, Bengaluru Blasters vs Mysuru Warriors, 1:00 PM IST

August 20th, Sunday, Mysuru Warriors vs Hubli Tigers, 1:00 PM IST