PBKS vs RCB Match Preview
Punjab have precious few recent victories to show heading into this match. Bangalore have managed to lift themselves from the bottom of the 10-team standings with three victories in a row. This is sure to be an interesting clash between two teams lined with world-class talent.
Be sure to get at least two solid all-rounders in your Dream11 team. Pick through Glenn Maxwell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Cameron Green and others. We suggest you opt for Curran, who has a left-arm seamer offers excellent variation, and Jacks, who has hit a century this IPL.
One quality fast bowler will be important to your team, too. Our Dream11 tip for this selction is Arshdeep Singh. He has been in excellent form and rewarded with a berth in India's squad for next month's T20 World Cup in the United States of America and Caribbean.
Harshal Patel is also worth your consideration. He is Punjab's top wicket-taker in the 2024 IPL. Mohammed Siraj from RCB is worth selecting as well. Siraj is among the best left-arm fast bowlers at the tournament and also going to the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Batting-wise, definitely get Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Jonny Bairstow into your Dream11 team. You can make Bairstow your wicketkeeper as well. He, like Jacks and Kohli, has hit a century this IPL. Shashank Singh and Rajat Patidar are local batting talents worth picking as well.
Karn Sharma and Rahul Chahar should be in action in this match. They are among the top leg-spinners in the IPL, alongside Rashid Khan, Ravi Bishnoi and others. Conditions in Dharamsala should take turn, which Chahar and Sharma can take advantage of.
Weather Report
Plenty of rain is forecast in Dharamsala this week, including on matchday. If wet weather does shorten the match, this could suit the team chasing an adjusted total. The team to win the toss will likely elect to bowl first.
Pitch Report
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is not necessarily a high-scoring ground. A first-innings total of 160-plus could be competitive here. The pitch should be relatively fresh, as this will be just the second match of the 2024 IPL at this venue. Both teams should play two specialist spinners.
Notable stats
Kohli in form
Kohli has the most runs in the history of the IPL and, again, is among the top run-scorers in this year's edition. Kohli's last three innings have been 42, 70 not out and 51. Earlier in the 2024 IPL, he hit a century against title contenders Rajathan Royals.
Team News
Arshdeep Singh will likely feature in the Punjab XI ahead of Harpreet Brar this time. Bangalore won't likely change a winning XI.
PBKS vs RCB Probable 11
PBKS Playing 11
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Jonny Bairstow
- Rilee Rossouw
- Shashank Singh
- Sam Curran (C)
- Jitesh Sharma (Wk)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Kagiso Rabada
- Harshal Patel
- Rahul Chahar
- Arshdeep Singh
RCB Playing 11
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Will Jacks
- Rajat Patidar
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cameron Green
- Dinesh Karthik (Wk)
- Swapnil Singh
- Karn Sharma
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Mohammed Siraj
Dream11 Prediction
Bangalore's batting depth is deeper, even if their collective bowling form is not as good as Punjab's. RCB have momentum after winning three matches in a row and should make it four here.
Top Picks
Will Jacks: Get the England star and RCB all-rounder into your Dream11 team and look forward to a lot of value with bat and ball.
Karn Sharma: The Bangalore leg-spinner probably isn't as good as he used to be, but still has a lot of experience and should benefit in Dharamsala conditions.
Shashank Singh: For a middle-order batting option that can change a contest in a matter of overs, look no further than Punjab's power-hitter.
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Dinesh Karthik, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Virat Kohli , Faf du Plessis (C), Shashank Singh
All-rounders: Sam Curran (VC), Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh
