PBKS vs RCB, IPL Match Today Preview: Overall Head-to-Head Stats, Dream11 Teams and Probable XIs – News18

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. After a horrendous start to the season, RCB have managed to claw their way back into the tournament. They have the winning momentum on their side, having won their last three games comprehensively.

The wins have not only boosted their sagging morale but also taken them to the seventh spot in the points table. With eight points from 11 games, RCB can still make the playoffs if they win all their remaining three fixtures although the chances are slim.

Punjab Kings too stare at a similar situation. They occupy the eighth spot, having collected eight points from 11 games. Having beaten PBKS earlier in the season and heading to this clash with three wins on the trot, RCB will feel more confident than the hosts.

PBKS VS RCB Head To Head

2024 – RCB won by 4 wickets

2023 – RCB won by 24 runs

2022 – PBKS won by 5 wickets

2022 – PBKS won by 54 runs

2021 – PBKS won by 34 runs

2021 – RCB won by 6 runs

2020 – PBKS won by 5 wickets

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI Team

Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (12th man)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI Team

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Yash Dayal (12th man)

PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction:

Captain: Virat Kohli

Vice-Captain: Faf du Plessis

Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik

Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Jonny Bairstow

All-rounders: Sam Curran, Cameron Green

Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Full Squad:

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Full Squad:

Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan