IPL 2017, RPS vs RCB: 5 winning factors

#2 Pitch and conditions

Steven Smith has been in imperious form at the MCA Stadium

The MCA Stadium has hosted four matches in the season thus far. Aside from one odd instance of RPS getting bowled out for 108 against Delhi Daredevils, all the other team totals have been in excess of the 170-run mark.

Due to the type of soil found underneath the surface, the curators can roll out green tracks or rank turner with equal ease. However, another batting-friendly pitch is likely to greet both sides.

At the team’s home base, skipper Steven Smith has registered scores of 84*, 27 and 51*. Maybe, Pune’s collapse against the Daredevils could be attributed to the fact that he was not playing in that game. Having taken a liking to the venue, he will be eyeing another substantial score.