PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Punjab Kings (PBKS) are scheduled to face Faf du Plessis-spearheaded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match number 58 of the TATA IPL 2024. The fixture (PBKS vs RCB) will be held at Punjab’s second base – Dharmshala Cricket Stadium – on May 9th.
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PBKS vs RCB Match Preview
Not once in this tournament did Punjab Kings (PBKS) look like they have arrived. In fact, their campaigns across the years have remained on similar lines. For a few games, PBKS appears to be the most ominous side to be present in the IPL, but then they fail to carry forward the winning momentum and lose a couple on the bounce.
With the IPL 2024 playoff qualification under threat, they are now in a do-or-die situation. They are on a stage where their performances won’t be enough to carry them forward to the playoffs. PBKS will have to lean on other team’s results as well to make it to the final four of the IPL.
On the other side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are having a similar fate as well. However, what goes their way right now is the winning momentum. RCB is riding on the back of three solid victories in their last three matches. The Faf du Plessis-led side defeated dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad once and Gujarat Titans twice in the last three matches to turn their fate.
Notably, RCB is on similar firing lines. They too can’t make it to the playoffs purely on their fixtures, but will also have to hope a few fixtures go their way. The RCB batters and bowlers are playing with a lot more freedom and expression, which is one of the reasons of their recent success.
Meanwhile, with a playoff spot in line, the fixture becomes crucial for both teams. The losing team of this fixture will have to pack their bags for sure, while the winner stays in contention.
Below are the complete details of PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Head-To-Head Record, PBKS and RCB Playing 11, Dharmshala Cricket Stadium Pitch Report.
PBKS vs RCB Match Details
Tournament: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024
Match: PBKS vs RCB, Match 58
Day/Date: Thursday/9th May 2024
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Dharmshala Cricket Stadium
PBKS vs RCB Head-To-Head Records
- Matches Played: 32
- Won by PBKS: 17
- Won by RCB: 15
- No Result: 00
PBKS vs RCB Playing11 (Predicted)
PBKS Playing11: Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact sub: Prabhsimran Singh
RCB Playing11: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vysakh, Mohammed Siraj.
Impact sub: Impact sub: Rajat Patidar
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
Jonny Bairstow (c & wk), Faf du Plessis (vc), Virat Kohli, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Will Jacks, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Harpreet Brar.
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team 2
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow (vc), Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Virat Kohli (c), Shashank Singh, Rajat Patidhar, Ashutosh Sharma
All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj
Dharmshala Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Dharmshala Cricket Stadium is known to offer something for the bowlers as well as the batters. Historically, during night fixtures, the batters have got the upper hand, there has been some fun for the bowlers as well. The surface will have decent pace, bounce and movement for the bowlers to exploit. The average first innings total here is 179.