IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS Highlights: Karthik, Kohli win thriller for Bengaluru

IPL 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Highlights: Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik played crucial innings as Bengaluru managed to chase down 177 and register their first win of the season

6:53 PM

RCB vs PBKS LIVE Updates, IPL 2024: What could be probable playing 11 of Punjab Kings

 

Punjab Kings team combinations depending on toss

 

If Punjab Bat first: PBKS Playing 11 probables

 

Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

 

If Punjab bowl first: PBKS Playing 11 probables

 

Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

 

6:51 PM

RCB vs PBKS LIVE Updates, IPL 2024: What does the pitch report say?

 

According to the official pitch report by Deep Dasgupta, "This has been a high-scoring ground because of the dimensions and the centre pitch is being used; 60 meters on either side and straight is 70 meters. It certainly does (look like a high-scoring Chinnaswamy pitch). The pitch is rock hard, there's a bit of grass on it and what we know about last year's IPL is the average first innings score is 196. 

 

The ball is going to fly everywhere. The trend in this IPL so far has been the home team winning. Can the RCB get off the mark tonight in front of their adoring fans? There are a few cracks, but they look superficial and patchy with grass patches. Maybe a little bit two-paced because it is dry where there are cracks but under lights you expect the ball to come on to the bat."

 

6:48 PM

RCB vs PBKS LIVE Updates, IPL 2024: What has been the head-to-head record

 

The head-to-head record between the two teams has been in favour of the Punjab Kings as they have won 17 out of the 31 matches played between the two. 

 

Total matches played: 31

Punjab Kings won: 17

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 14

No result: 00

 

6:47 PM

RCB vs PBKS LIVE Updates, IPL 2024: What would Punjab look to do?

 

For Punjab Kings, it is an equally important match as they are going to be playing on a batting-friendly pitch and their big-hitters Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone are going to play a crucial role here. 

 

6:29 PM

RCB vs PBKS LIVE Updates, IPL 2024: How important is this game?

 

This game is going to be utterly important for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they failed to ride on the momentum created by their women's team and lost the first match of the season itself against defending champions Chennai Super Kings.

 

A win here could see them regain momentum, while a loss could spell more problems for them. 

 

5:50 PM

RCB vs PBKS LIVE Updates, IPL 2024: Welcome to the live blog

 

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Royal Challengers Bangaluru vs Punjab Kings clash in the Indian Premier League 2024. Stay tuned to Business Standard for further updates.