With five wins from seven games, PBKS are currently in the second spot in the points table. RCB, on the other hand, are at the fourth spot with four wins and three defeats. PBKS and RCB faced each other in their last game earlier this week.
For RCB, it was the third loss in three games at home this season, and they will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten away run.
The upcoming PBKS vs RCB match will be played on Sunday (April 20) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to be played from 03:30 PM IST.
Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi
PBKS vs RCB key battles:
While Kohli failed to impress in the previous game, he has looked in good touch in the ongoing competition. He has hit three fifties in the tournament so far and will look to impress with the bat again.
Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood:
For RCB, the onus will be on their star pacer Josh Hazlewood to ensure that Iyer does not last long at the crease. Hazlewood dismissed Iyer in the previous game and will be fancying his chances once again.
Tim David vs Marco Jansen:
David will be a big threat for PBKS in the upcoming game as well. PBKS will be hoping that their bowlers, especially Marco Jansen, manage to keep the Australians quiet in the reverse fixture.
RCB - Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, and Josh Hazlewood will be the key players for RCB.
PBKS vs RCB Weather Report:
Conclusion:
With form as well as home advantage on their side, PBKS will be looking to do a double on RCB. PBKS pretty much outplayed RCB in the last match and will be fancying their chances once again.
On the other hand, RCB will be looking to bounce back and maintain their unbeaten record in away games this season.
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