A miscommunication in the middle between Dinesh Karthik and Suyash Prabhudessai led to the latter's run-out against Kolkata Knight Riders, for the second straight game.

Royal Challengers Bangalore felt the absence of Harshal Patel against CSK, and will hope that their star bowler will return to the playing XI.

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore players participated in an intra-squad practice match ahead of their opening encounter against defending champions Mumbai Indians.