In a must-win game in the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be up against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what happens to be a thrilling encounter to look forward to. (Source: IPL)
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 58 of IPL 2024
Both teams have 4 wins and 7 losses in their 11 matches so far.
Preview
In a must-win game in the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be up against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what happens to be a thrilling encounter to look forward to. The 58th match of the season has a lot of consequences in terms of the chances of both teams qualifying for the playoffs. The team that loses might be down and out as other teams would progress further in the race to playoffs. The team winning would stay alive in the race for the playoffs.
The match is set to take place at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala on the 9th of May 2024 at 7:30 PM (IST). Both teams would be desperate to win this as they do not have any other choice. Both teams have had a similar journey in the tournament so far. Both RCB and PBKS have four wins and seven losses to their in the 11 matches. RCB, with a better net run rate, is placed a position above PBKS. While RCB is in the 7th position, PBKS is in the 8th.
Both teams have their own strengths and weaknesses. While PBKS is not getting enough contribution with the bat from the likes of Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran, and Jitesh Sharma, RCB has the likes of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell, who have not fired with the bat as well as they would have liked. The winner of the match will secure 7th spot in the points table. But their chances of qualifying for the playoffs will stay alive. A loss would be a tough pill to swallow.
Match Information
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 58
Indian Premier League, 9 May 2024, Thur, 7:30 PM IST ,Dharamsala
Probable PlayingXI
Punjab Kings
RR Rossouw, SM Curran(C), Shashank Singh, JM Bairstow, P Simran Singh, JM Sharma, AR Sharma, Harpreet Brar, K Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, HV Patel
Bench: Shikhar Dhawan, Harpreet Singh, A Taide, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, LS Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, R Dhawan, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Chris Woakes, T Thyagarajan, RD Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
F du Plessis(C), Virat Kohli, WG Jacks, RM Patidar, GJ Maxwell, C Green, Swapnil Singh, Dinesh Karthik, KV Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Bench: Anuj Rawat, SS Prabhudessai, S Chauhan, MK Lomror, M Bhandage, TK Curran, MJ Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, RJW Topley, Rajan Kumar, Alzarri Joseph, Himanshu Sharma, LH Ferguson, Akash Deep
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Captains
Virat RCB | bat
Virat Kohli has been in brilliant form in the ongoing season. The star batter is currently in the pole position in terms of the leading run scorers and looks to go big every match. Against PBKS, he might perform well given the context of the match.
Faf du Plessis RCB | bat
Faf Du Plessis has been in good touch too. The RCB skipper scored a brisk fifty in the last game against GT and took the game away from the visiting side in a matter of few overs. The RCB opener has been on a roll in the last few games and it could not be any different against PBKS.
Harpreet Brar PBKS | bowl
Harpreet Brar has a good record against RCB. The left-arm orthodox spinner can take wickets of the best batters in the world. He can also come lower down the order and add some runs as a batter. The emerging player would be hoping to give his best for the 2014 runner-ups.
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Will Jacks RCB | BAT
Will Jacks is someone who can the game away from the opponents in a matter of few overs. The aggressive batter can take down the bowlers and demoralize them. Additionally, he can bowl a couple of overs and claim wickets whilst being economical.
Prabhsimran Singh PBKS | WK
Prabhsimran Singh has been batting well in the last 4-5 games. The young batter can go bonkers at the top and put pressure on the opponents. If required, he right-handed batter can be useful as a wicketkeeper. He is also a good fielder.
Dinesh Karthik RCB | WK
Dinesh Karthik can finish the games to perfection. The experienced batter has the tenacity to take down the best bowlers in the world. Even as a wicketkeeper, Karthik has been doing a decent job. Whenever RCB has been in trouble, he has rescued them.
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Swapnil Singh RCB | all
Swapnil Singh has made an impact with his inclusion in the side. The emerging talent is handy as a batter lower down the order and is economical as a bowler. Despite having fewer credits, he can easily fetch a lot of points for a fantasy side.
Ashutosh Sharma PBKS | bowl
Ashutosh Sharma is one of the best finishers in the ongoing season. The right-handed batter helped PBKS win several games with his batting. Additionally, in some of the games where PBKS were done and dusted, he played a key role in dragging the game closer.
Karn Sharma RCB | bowl
Karn Sharma is in better form in the last few games compared to his poor form in the first few games. The experienced player can come lower down the order and hit some blows as a batter. With his bowling, Sharma can contain runs and take wickets as well.
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Mahipal Lomror
RCB | ALL
Rilee Rossouw
PBKS | BAT
Jitesh Sharma
PBKS | WK
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