RCB Player Watch: Which of our stars are in action this week? | July 31st – August 6th, 2023

With the cricketing world moving ahead with multiple tournaments across the globe, our favourite Royal Challengers will be in action for fans to catch a glimpse of their stars. From the international shores to the domestic ones, it has been a bustling week of cricket all around the globe and the players in Red and Gold have been savouring each and every moment in various other colours and forms of cricket.

As we dive into another week of exciting cricketing action, here is the list of all the matches that the Royal Challengers would be a part of across various leagues and tournaments throughout the planet. From the Indo-Caribbean rivalry to the Hundred, the excitement is going to be through the roofs and here’s a look at where all our stars will be in action.

International:

Virat Kohli:

The former Indian captain would be raring to hit the yard for the final ODI of the series after not coming out to bat in the first game while being rested in the second. India would be hoping for the King to deliver with flying colours when the occasion cuts tight.

August 1st, Tuesday, West Indies vs India, 7:00 PM IST (3rd ODI)

Domestic:

Wanindu Hasaranga:

The Sri Lankan leggie was a crucial part of the national squad in the recently concluded World Cup Qualifiers. He would be donning the jersey of B-Love Kandy for the upcoming Lankan Premier League.

July 31st, Monday, B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Stars, 7:30 PM IST

August 1st, Tuesday, Galle Gladiators vs B-Love Kandy, 7:30 PM IST

August 4th, Friday, B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Giants, 7:30 PM IST

August 5th, Saturday, B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, 7:30 PM IST

Finn Allen:

The Kiwi hard-hitter would be hoping to return impressive numbers after testing times in recent fixtures. Despite getting off to flying starts, he has struggled to hit the right stride. In the upcoming Hundred, he would be featuring for the Southern Braves.

August 1st, Tuesday, Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave, 11:00 PM IST

August 4th, Friday, Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, 11:00 PM IST

August 6th, Sunday, Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers, 7:00 PM IST

Reece Topley and Wayne Parnell:

The South African southpaw has been relentless with his pursuit of brilliance as he would be coming to this tournament on the back of a phenomenal performance for the Seattle Orcas. Hoping to light up the English shores, Parnell would be featuring for Northern Superchargers in the Hundred. Lanky English fast bowler, Topley will also be a part of the action for the same outfit as that of Wayne Parnell.

August 3rd, Thursday, Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix, 11:00 PM IST

August 6th, Sunday, Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers, 7:00 PM IST

David Willey:

The medium-fast bowler for England has been finding his momentum in pretty fine manner as he keeps on hitting the yard nice and fine. He would be a key element of the Welsh Fire all-round unit for the upcoming Hundred.

August 2nd, Wednesday, Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, 7:30 PM IST

August 4th, Friday, Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, 11:00 PM IST

August 6th, Sunday, Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire, 10:30 PM IST

Will Jacks:

The middle-order maestro would be a key element for the Oval Invincibles as the Hundred kickstarts. He was in scintillating touch in the Vitality Blast and would be hoping to carry the same form forward.

August 2nd, Wednesday, London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles, 11:00 PM IST

August 6th, Sunday, Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire, 10:30 PM IST

Smriti Mandhana:

The RCB women’s team skipper would be arriving in the explosive cricketing format with hopes of a turnaround after dwindling numbers in the recent past. She would be wearing the threads of Southern Brave for the tournament.

August 1st, Tuesday, Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave, 7:30 PM IST

August 4th, Friday, Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, 7:30 PM IST

August 6th, Sunday, Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers, 3:30 PM IST

Heather Knight and Richa Ghosh:

The two will be a part of the prized London Spirit squad as the Hundred rolls forth in its full glow. Knight would be coming to the tournament on the back of the Women’s Ashes while Richa would be a part of the side after a brief hiatus from international cricket.

August 2nd, Wednesday, London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles, 7:30 PM IST

August 5th, Saturday, Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, 3:30 PM IST

Sophie Devine and Erin Burns:

The two seasoned all-rounders would be taking up the charge for Birmingham Phoenix as the Women’s Hundred hopes to see a plethora of blitzkrieg from the duo.

August 3rd, Thursday, Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix, 7:30 PM IST

August 5th, Saturday, Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets, 10:30 PM IST

Akash Deep, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vyshak Vijaykumar:

The troika of RCB’s promising local talents have been impressive in the ongoing domestic season and will have a crucial role to play with the last round of the Deodhar Trophy coming up. 

August 1st, Tuesday, East Zone vs West Zone, 9:00 AM IST

August 1st, Tuesday, North Zone vs North East Zone, 9:00 AM IST

August 1st, Tuesday, Central Zone vs South Zone, 1:30 PM IST

August 3rd, Thursday, Final, 1:30 PM IST