RCB Player Watch: Which of our stars are in action this week? | August 28th – September 3rd, 2023

As we brace ourselves for another week of exciting fixtures, the Royal Challengers are all set to take the yard again all around the globe and you can expect them to unleash the Challengers spirit when and wherever they go.

With the Asia Cup on the horizon as well as England facing off against New Zealand, it is going to be packed times ahead for all the Royal Challengers on duty. While the upcoming week mainly focusses on international cricket, there are also few leagues in which our Royal Challengers will feature. Here is a glance at the Royal Challengers in action for the upcoming week from 28th August to 3rd September.

International:

Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj:

The hallowed Royal Challengers duo of Kohli and Siraj will be donning the Indian threads as the continental extravaganza in the form of Asia Cup is all set to roll from 30th August, with the massive India-Pakistan clash scheduled for September 2nd.

September 2nd, Saturday, India vs Pakistan, 3:00 PM IST

Finn Allen:

Finny has been in rip-roaring touch in the recently concluded Hundred as he blasted a 69 in the last game that he played for Southern Brave. He will be hopeful of replicating his form when he takes the yard for New Zealand against England.

August 30th, Wednesday, England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I, 10:30 PM IST

September 1st, Friday, England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I, 10:30 PM IST

September 3rd, Sunday, England vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, 7:00 PM IST

Will Jacks:

The middle-order maestro was summoned back into the English side after a flurry of exquisite displays in the Hundred. With 227 runs from nine games, Jacks will be roaring to don the England jersey and bring out the very best in him.

August 30th, Wednesday, England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I, 10:30 PM IST

September 1st, Friday, England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I, 10:30 PM IST

September 3rd, Sunday, England vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, 7:00 PM IST

Women:

Heather Knight:

The English skipper seemed in good touch for London Spirit in their final game of the Hundred as she hammered 34 against Welsh Fire. As England return to international action under her reign, she will hope to be the front-runner of English brilliance against a mercurial Sri Lankan women’s team.

August 31st, Thursday, England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st T20I, 10:30 PM IST

September 2nd, Saturday, England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd T20I, 7:00 PM IST

Leagues:

Manoj Bhandage:

Manoj has been slightly off his element in the ongoing Maharaja T20 despite a boatload of promise. The youngster will be hoping to set things right as Mysuru Warriors take on Gulbarga Mystics in the second semi-final of the tournament.

August 28th, Monday, Mysore Warriors vs Gulbarga Mystics, 5:30 PM IST

Vyshak Vijaykumar:

Despite going wicket-less for a couple of games, Vyshak returned to his element against the Mangalore Dragons as he clinched a couple of crucial wickets just at the expense of 20 runs. He will be hopeful of another swashbuckling performance in the upcoming semis.

August 28th, Monday, Mysore Warriors vs Gulbarga Mystics, 5:30 PM IST

Women:

Sophie Devine and Shreyanka Patil:

The Kiwi sensation, Sophie Devine will be arriving on the Caribbean shores for the upcoming Women’s CPL and will be a leading contender in the echelons of Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Young sensation Shreyanka Patil’s stars have aligned in the most perfect way possible as she became the first Indian player to be offered an overseas contract before she earned an international cap, and she’ll be hopefiul of putting on a show in the Carribean.

September 1st, Friday, Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 12:30 AM IST