Sikandar Raza was the standout performer for the Punjab-based team in their game against LSG, as he scored brilliant 57 runs for his side in the contest and also scalped a wicket for them in the first innings. It is noteworthy that Punjab’s stand-in skipper Sam Curran bagged three wickets for PBKS as well. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell (76) and Faf du Plessis (62) hammered brilliant fifties for RCB in the high-scoring affair against CSK but unfortunately couldn’t guide their team to victory.
PBKS are currently on the fifth position in the points tally and will look to move up by defeating the Bangalore-based team on April 20. On the other hand, RCB are on eighth place and will aim to regain momentum with a win against Punjab.
Pitch report:
The venue supports the batters more as compared to bowlers. However, the spinners will also come into play as the game progresses. A high-scoring game is expected to take place at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.
Probable XIs:
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Wayne Parnell, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma
Head-to-head record
Played: 30 | PBKS won: 17 | RCB won: 13 | No result: 0
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- PBKS wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 45-50
- PBKS total: 180-185
Case 2:
- RCB wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 50-55
- RCB total: 185-190
Team batting first to win the contest.
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