IPL2024: PBKS vs. RCB Playing 11: Thursday, May 9, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, is when Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off in a crucial IPL 2024 match.
Since there is only Net Run Rate separating the two teams, a victory is essential for both, as a loss would end their chances of making the playoffs this year. PBKS (-0.187) and RCB (-0.049) have slightly different NRRs, but for RCB, who are ranked seventh and eighth in the table, it’s all about winning big.
The good news for RCB is that they have won their last three games and have emerged victorious in these later stages. Punjab’s winning streak was put on hold when they lost to CSK in the most recent game; they now need to bounce back quickly.
PBKS vs RCB Match 59 Team News, Injury Update
With captain Shikhar Dhawan possibly making a comeback for this game following an injury layoff, Punjab Kings will be encouraged. In other news, the Kings might bench Rilee Rossouw and start Liam Livingstone in this game. Rahul Chahar will be included in the team following his outstanding performance in the previous game, and the Indian combination of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma is sure to start.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are playing with purpose and poise, and they suddenly have a appearance. They might choose to keep the same group of foreign players on the team. In the previous game, Swapnil Singh made his debut and seems certain to hold his position. Since Rajat Patidar was unsuccessful in the most recent game, RCB may attempt Mahipal Lomror as an impact player if the need arises.
Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Lineup for the 2024 Indian Premier League
Probable XI for PBKS: Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan (c).
Impact Player for PBKS: Arshdeep Singh
RCB Predicted XI: Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma
RCB Impact Player: Mahipal Lomror
Who Will Win Match 59 of the IPL 2024 Between PBKS and RCB?
To maintain their hopes of making the playoffs, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are predicted to win the game.