IPL 2024 – Match 6: RCB vs PBKS Match Preview, Playing 11, Players to Watch, Key Stats
Punjab Kings secured a victory in their last match, while Royal Challengers Bangalore entered the contest following a loss.
The sixth game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness the Punjab Kings (PBKS) visiting the Garden City to take on the local team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday, March 25.
In the IPL, the Punjab Kings have won 17 matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 13. Both teams boast explosive batting line-ups, with players like Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Siraj for Bengaluru, and Sam Curran joining Kagiso Rabada for Punjab.
The match will be on a level playing field, requiring both teams to adapt to the pitch. Fans can expect a thrilling game as both teams aim for a substantial score with boundaries aplenty.
RCB vs PBKS Match Details:
Date | 25 March 2024 |
Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
RCB vs PBKS Probable Playing XI:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (WK), Mayank Dagar, Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Siraj
Impact Player: Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan (C), Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel.
Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Key Batters to Watch for RCB vs PBKS:
Anuj Rawat
Rawat’s IPL career has been erratic; while he struggled as an opener, he has showcased composure as a middle-order batter. With Dinesh Karthik in his final season, Bengaluru hopes he continues his golden run as an able replacement for the veteran.
Rajat Patidar
The middle-order batsman didn’t start this IPL as he would have hoped, but he possesses the technique and skill to excel at this level of cricket. Hopefully, he overcomes his early setbacks and scores big.
Key Bowlers to Watch for RCB vs PBKS:
Harshal Patel
After his heroics in the 2021 IPL season, Patel earned an India debut but was subsequently dropped. A strong IPL performance could see him in contention for the T20 World Cup squad, especially with his batting depth adding value to the side.
Mayank Dagar
Slow left-arm spinners are crucial in T20s, and Dagar’s ability to vary his pace and length makes him a valuable asset. With the departure of Wanindu Hasaranga, Bengaluru will rely on Dagar as their lead spinner, especially with Karn Sharma nearing retirement.”