The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is all set to host an electrifying clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings in the sixth match of IPL 2024. With both teams eager to secure a victory early in the tournament, fans can expect a thrilling showdown under the lights at 07:30 PM local time.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Match Preview
In the upcoming clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), RCB seeks redemption after their loss to CSK, aiming to climb the points table. PBKS, riding high on momentum from their victory against Delhi Capitals, are eager to sustain their winning streak and consolidate their position early in the tournament.
RCB’s batting line-up, which faltered in their previous game, is determined to bounce back strongly, aiming to post a formidable total on the scoreboard. Meanwhile, PBKS, exhibiting prowess in all departments in their last match, are focused on maintaining their winning momentum. With PBKS currently placed third with two points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.455, while RCB languishes near the bottom with an NRR of -0.779 and zero points, both teams are geared up for an intense battle to improve their standings in the IPL 2024.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Weather Report
During the match, the weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy with a temperature ranging from 22°C to a RealFeel® of 21°C.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Pitch Report
The pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru typically favors batsmen, offering good pace and bounce, with scores often on the higher side.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Predicted XI
RCB: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj
PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Dream11 Team for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings
Virat Kohli, Johnny Bairstow, Glenn Maxwell (C), Liam Livingstone (VC), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj, Alzarri Joseph
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