IPL 2023: Predicted Playing XI of Punjab Kings (PBKS) Against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) For Match 27
IPL 2023 - PBKS vs RCB: Punjab Kings are in fifth place on the points table with three wins out of five matches.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Thursday, April 21 at Punjab Cricket Association, Mohali.
Punjab Kings have won three out of their five matches in the tournament so far and are currently placed at the fifth spot on the points table. In their last game against Lucknow Super Giants, they managed to secure a thrilling two-wicket victory.
As they head into their next match, the team will be eager to continue their winning momentum. With that said, let’s take a look at the predicted playing 11 for Punjab Kings.
Openers: Shikhar Dhawan/Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh
The captain of Punjab Kings, Shikhar Dhawan, had to sit out the last game against Lucknow Super Giants due to an injury. Unfortunately, there’s a chance he may miss this match as well. If that’s the case, Atharv Taide is set to replace him and open the innings alongside Prabhsimran Singh.
Middle Order: Matt Short/Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (wk)
The middle order of Punjab Kings is solid, and their batting line-up is well-rounded, featuring the star all-rounder like Sam Curran. If Liam Livingstone is deemed fit, he could replace either Sikandar Raza or Matt Short. Shahrukh Khan is set to retain his place in the middle order, alongside the wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma.
Bowlers: Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
The bowling lineup of Punjab Kings is no less formidable than their batting. Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada are expected to lead the pace attack, while Sam Curran will also be contributing with his bowling. The spin duties will be handled by the experienced trio of Sikandar Raza, Rahul Chahal, and Harpreet Brar.
Predicted Playing XI of Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Shikhar Dhawan/Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Matt Short/Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
