Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are poised for a showdown in the 6th match of IPL 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. RCB, who faced a defeat against CSK in the season opener, are eager to secure their place in the points table. On the other hand, PBKS, buoyed by a strong win against Delhi Capitals, are aiming to sustain their momentum and solidify their position early in the tournament.
In their last game, RCB's batting lineup struggled to post a competitive total, motivating them to deliver a stronger performance with the bat this time around. Meanwhile, PBKS displayed solidity across all aspects of the game in their previous match and are determined to carry forward their momentum.
The sixth match of the IPL 2024 competition is scheduled for March 25th at 7:30 PM IST at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bangalore currently occupies the sixth position on the IPL 2024 points table, having lost their only match played so far. On the other hand, Punjab Kings are placed second after securing a victory in their opening game.
IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS: Head To Head
While Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record against Punjab Kings (PBKS), winning 14 out of 31 matches, recent form suggests that PBKS might have the upper hand. In their last five IPL matches, PBKS has emerged victorious in three matches, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this clash.
Matches Played: 31
PBKS won: 17
RCB Won: 14
No Result: 0
First Played: 05/05/2008
Last Played: 20/04/2023
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— Office Of Chaudhary Rohit Singh Yadav (@OfficeOfCRSY) March 25, 2024
IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS:Squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad: Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Saurav Chauhan, Anuj Rawat, Faf du Plessis (c), Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Dagar, Suyash Prabhudessai, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Will Jacks, Cameron Green, Tom Curran, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Rajat Patidar.
Punjab Kings squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Atharva Taide, Chris Woakes, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Prince Choudhary, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagaraja
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) December 19, 2023
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IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS: Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, F du Plessis (C), RM Patidar, GJ Maxwell, C Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), MJ Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings
JM Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan (C), SM Curran, LS Livingstone, JM Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, HV Patel, K Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, RD Chahar
IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS: Bengaluru, Weather Report
The temperature is forecasted to be around 30-32 degrees Celsius at the start of the match, gradually decreasing to 26-27 degrees Celsius as the match progresses. There is no chance of rain, and the humidity levels will be relatively low, ranging from 33% to 38%.
IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS: Bengaluru, Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is famous for its exceptional batting surface and high-scoring matches, attributed to its short boundaries and fast outfield. Whether batting first or second, no total seems safe on this pitch, as teams frequently win from challenging positions. However, teams batting first should strive to score well over 200 runs to stay competitive in the match.
Bengaluru has a history of offering flat pitches with little assistance for bowlers. Batsmen will relish favorable conditions, aided by shorter boundaries. Out of 87 IPL matches played here so far, teams batting second have won 47 matches. The highest score at this venue was 263/5, achieved by RCB against Pune Warriors when Chris Gayle smashed an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls.
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 25, 2024
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IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS: Predicted Dream11 Teams
Team 1
Captain- Faf du Plessis
Vice-Captain- Shikhar Dhawan.
Keeper –
Jitesh Sharma
Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan , Faf du Plessis, Jonny
Bairstow
All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran,
Cameron Green
Bowlers – Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Team 2
Captain-Virat-Kohli
Vice-Captain-Sam Curran.
Keeper –
Jitesh Sharma
Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan , Faf du Plessis
All-rounders –
Glenn Maxwell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Cameron Green
Bowlers – Mohammad Siraj, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada
Virat Kohli in Nets at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/jLWwm18Xw5
— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) March 25, 2024
IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS: Winning Prediction
According to Google's win probability, Bengaluru has a 56% chance of defeating Punjab at home in their second match and securing their first points of the season.
CricTracker predicts that Punjab will emerge victorious regardless of whether they bat first or second. On the other hand, Cricadium predicts that the team batting second will win the match. We anticipate Virat Kohli to showcase his brilliance today and lead RCB to victory
Our Win Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bangalore secured a commanding victory when the two teams last clashed in 2023. Additionally, RCB holds the advantage of playing at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
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