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IN PHOTOS | IPL 2024, PBKS vs RCB: A crucial clash for the playoffs` boost!

Updated On: 09 May, 2024 04:14 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Back in form Royal Challengers Bengaluru will eye their fourth consecutive win against struggling Punjab Kings in the 58th fixture of the IPL 2024. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

Back in form Royal Challengers Bengaluru will eye their fourth consecutive win against struggling Punjab Kings in the 58th fixture of the IPL 2024. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

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Back in form Royal Challengers Bengaluru will eye their fourth consecutive win against struggling Punjab Kings in the 58th fixture of the IPL 2024. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
<p>The in-form <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-can-royal-challengers-bengaluru-make-it-to-the-playoffs-23348209" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</strong></a> will lock horns with Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium at 7.30 PM</p>

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The in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lock horns with Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium at 7.30 PM

<p>The consecutive win has not only boosted the campaign of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-they-re-off-the-ventilator-but-still-in-icu-ajay-jadeja-on-rcb-turnaround-23347660" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>RCB</strong></a> but has also taken them to the seventh spot on the points table. They have now secured four wins in 11 matches</p>

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The consecutive win has not only boosted the campaign of RCB but has also taken them to the seventh spot on the points table. They have now secured four wins in 11 matches

<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/csk-aim-for-revenge-in-return-clash-against-punjab-23347540" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Punjab Kings</strong></a> too have won four games out of 11 and will eye a victory against Bengaluru today to boost their chances for the playoffs</p>

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Punjab Kings too have won four games out of 11 and will eye a victory against Bengaluru today to boost their chances for the playoffs

<p>Previously, the clashes between these teams have taken place for 32 times out of which Punjab have a upper hand with 17 wins. Bengaluru has won 15 matches and will look to better their record</p>

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Previously, the clashes between these teams have taken place for 32 times out of which Punjab have a upper hand with 17 wins. Bengaluru has won 15 matches and will look to better their record

<p>The consistency of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/sunny-fumes-over-kohlis-rant-23347710" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></a> at the top order will help RCB to get a blistering start. Faf du Plessis and Will Jacks too smashing boundaries is a sign of them regaining their form</p>

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The consistency of Virat Kohli at the top order will help RCB to get a blistering start. Faf du Plessis and Will Jacks too smashing boundaries is a sign of them regaining their form

<p>Punjab Kings will expect the return of their skipper <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/sizzling-shashank-owes-it-to-dhawan-and-lara-23346570" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Shikhar Dhawan</strong></a> which can help provide stability in their top-order batting lineup</p>

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Punjab Kings will expect the return of their skipper Shikhar Dhawan which can help provide stability in their top-order batting lineup

<p>Although the chances are slim for both teams having similar circumstances, none of them will look to giveaway easy runs</p>

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Although the chances are slim for both teams having similar circumstances, none of them will look to giveaway easy runs

<p><strong>Punjab Kings Squad:</strong></p>
<p>Shikhar Dhawan(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma(w), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh</p>

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Punjab Kings Squad:

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

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:</strong></p>
<p>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</p>

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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

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