Punjab Kings ( PBKS ) gear up to continue their IPL 2024 journey as they clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ) at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. This encounter, slated for Thursday, May 9th, marks the 58th game of the tournament.
PBKS finds themselves in the eighth position on the leaderboard with four victories and seven defeats. Eager to climb the rankings, they eye a triumph over RCB in this crucial fixture.
Contrastingly, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has shown signs of resurgence, notching up four wins in their last seven outings. Positioned seventh on the standings, they strive for their fourth consecutive victory to bolster their IPL 2024 campaign.
Here are the pertinent details for the PBKS vs RCB clash:
Match: Punjab Kings Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2024
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Date & Time: Thursday, May 9th, 7:30 pm (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Channels, JioCinema App & Website
Pitch Analysis:
The HPCA stadium in Dharamsala is renowned for its bowler-friendly conditions. With pacers relishing the assistance offered by the surface, a low-scoring affair seems probable. Hence, opting to bowl first and constraining the opposition to a modest total could be a prudent strategy.
Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj
PBKS finds themselves in the eighth position on the leaderboard with four victories and seven defeats. Eager to climb the rankings, they eye a triumph over RCB in this crucial fixture.
Contrastingly, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has shown signs of resurgence, notching up four wins in their last seven outings. Positioned seventh on the standings, they strive for their fourth consecutive victory to bolster their IPL 2024 campaign.
Here are the pertinent details for the PBKS vs RCB clash:
Match: Punjab Kings Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2024
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Date & Time: Thursday, May 9th, 7:30 pm (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Channels, JioCinema App & Website
Pitch Analysis:
The HPCA stadium in Dharamsala is renowned for its bowler-friendly conditions. With pacers relishing the assistance offered by the surface, a low-scoring affair seems probable. Hence, opting to bowl first and constraining the opposition to a modest total could be a prudent strategy.
Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj
