PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Keeping their playoff hopes alive will be the sole aim for both teams as Punjab Kings (PBKS) entertain Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the picturesque HPCA Stadium (Dharamshala Stadium) for a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Thursday evening. With both PBKS and RCB locked at 8 points, the match carries immense significance.
While it may seem improbable, the playoffs remain a possibility worth pursuing. For any individual, regardless of their field, holding onto even a glimmer of hope is worth the fight. This holds true for both PBKS and RCB. Though realistically speaking, both teams face slim chances of making it to the top four. However, if we delve into complex mathematical equations, there’s still a chance.
For this scenario to unfold, PBKS and RCB must embark on a winning streak until the end of the season. Since this is a head-to-head encounter, only one team will have that opportunity after this match, while the other will start planning for IPL 2025.
RCB are on a three-game winning run
Speaking of form, RCB is currently enjoying a three-game winning streak. No other team in IPL at the moment, has a better run than the Bangalore outfit. However, their resurgence has come late in the season. RCB‘s campaign seemed to come to an end after a string of six consecutive losses. If Royal Challengers Bangalore miss out on the playoffs by two points, that run has to be blamed.
With 8 points from 11 games, Virat Kohli‘s team is sixth on the points table, trailing fourth-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad by a significant four points.
RCB‘s winning streak began with a narrow 1-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, followed by a commanding 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. In their last game, the 2016 runners-up defeated Gujarat Titans by nine wickets.
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Sam Curran and Shashank Singh during PBKS’ win over CSK
Punjab Kings raised hopes with consecutive victories against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. That’s why they have reasons to feel even more disheartened after what transpired in their last match.
Prior to facing the reigning champions in Dharamshala, Punjab had accrued 8 points from 10 matches. Another win would have brought them level on points with MS Dhoni‘s team. However, PBKS suffered a 28-run loss in what was a must-win game, making it a bitter pill to swallow for Sam Curran and his squad.
Similar to RCB, PBKS‘ fate in the playoffs is also beyond their control. They rely on other teams’ results to keep their season alive.
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PBKS vs RCB Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Pacers prefer bowling at HPCA Stadium due to the cold weather conditions, while batsmen also relish batting here because of the even bounce and short boundaries. Spinners tend to find assistance from the pitch as the match progresses and the ball ages.
This ground stands out among others in India as it offers something for both batsmen and bowlers. The team batting first can post scores exceeding 200, while on some days, teams might struggle to reach even the 170-mark, as seen in the last match.
The average score at this venue remains around 167. For instance, CSK scored exactly 167/9 in 20 overs and defended it against PBKS, securing a 28-run victory.
Therefore, expect an even contest between bat and ball when PBKS and RCB begin this encounter on Thursday evening.
Weather Report: The temperature keep soaring everyday as summers are peaking in India. But the weather conditions in Dharamshala remains mild as the maximum temperature is likely to range between 23°C-26°C when the match commences at 07:30 PM (IST) on May 9, 2024. There’s only 4% chance of rain, but the humidity level can shoot above 40%.
PBKS vs RCB Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 32 |
| PBKS Wins | 17 |
| RCB Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 00 |
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Punjab Kings:
Shikhar Dhawan is likely to miss PBKS vs RCB IPL 2024 match
- Punjab Kings‘ captain Shikhar Dhawan is set to miss another game due to a persisting shoulder injury. The former Indian batter is likely to return to play the last two matches.
- Sam Curran will continue to lead the Punjab Kings in Dhawan’s absence.
- No other injury concerns for PBSK ahead of this match. The composition of PBKS’ Playing 11 is likely to remain same from the last match.
- Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Rossouw should be the top-three batter in Punjab’s Playing XI.
- Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma and Ahustosh Sharma are likely to form Punjab’s middle-order.
- If PBKS bat first, Arshdeep Singh should play as an Impact Player in the 2nd innings.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
- No team wants to flirt with the winning combination unless forced by injuries and other setbacks. Considering RCB won the last three matches, they are likely to stick with the same composition used in the last few games.
- Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis will be the openers, with Will Jacks batting at no-3.
- In case of RCB chase in the 2nd innings, expect Rajat Patidar to play as an Impact Player.
- Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Dinesh Karthik will form the crux of RCB’s middle-order.
- The likes of Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak Vijay Kumar and Yash Dayal will also be part of RCB’s Playing XI.
- Yash Dayal might be the Impact Player if RCB bowl in the 2nd innings.
TOP Picks For PBKS vs RCB Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
Virat Kohli is the current Orange Cap Holder in IPL 2024
- Virat Kohli: The leading scorer in IPL 2024. At times, he has been a one-man show for RCB this season and deserves a better position on IPL 2024 table. His consistency is mind-boggling. The way he keeps scoring and keep bettering his own stats, that’s just phenomenal. The 35-year-old is one of the most in-form batters in the league at the moment. On a pitch as good as this, expect Kohli to score more than 30 runs. He is a no-nonsense option for the captain role in PBKS vs RCB Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Virat Kohli In IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Runs: 542 | High-Score: 113* | 4s: 48 | 6s: 24. - Jonny Bairstow: The England star is a player with high ceiling. He is a match-winner on his day. The 34-year-old has scored 257 runs in nine IPL 2024 innings, and scored a brilliant unbeaten century, scoring 108 runs, against Chennai Super Kings. That was one-of-a-kind innings. Bairstow is worth the shot for either captain or vice-captain in PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Today’s IPL Match.
Jonny Bairstow In IPL 2024: Innings: 09 | Runs: 257 | High-Score: 108* | 4s: 28 | 6s: 13.
Jonny Bairstow is a key batter for PBKS
- Faf du Plessis: Scored 58 of 64 runs in boundaries against Gujarat Titans in the last game. It was as if someone was playing PlayStation Cricket. Du Plessis was that good during his 23-ball 64-run innings. The 39-year-old South African is a premium batter who can win games on his own. Consider him your Fantasy cricket teams.
Faf du Plessis In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 64 | Balls Faced: 23 | 4s: 10 | 6s: 03. - Sam Curran: He has taken 13 wickets and scored 185 runs as well in IPL 2024. A player of his quality, who can affect the game in two ways, are hard to come by. And that’s why, he is someone who guarantees points in any Fantasy Cricket game. In fact, Curran is one of the few players, Sunil Narine is the other one, who has been one of the favorites amongst fantasy cricket players.
Sam Curran In IPL 2024: Match: 11 | Runs: 185 | Wickets: 13. - Will Jacks: His 41-ball hundred at the Narendra Modi Stadium against Gujarat Titans was one of a kind innings. That’s what the 25-year-old England batter can do. He is a destroyer of bowlers, with only one approach to bat and that is to send the ball away towards the boundary line. IN PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, he can be made either captain or vice-captain.
Will Jacks In Away Match Against GT: Runs: 100 *| Balls Faced: 41 | 4s: 05 | 6s: 10.
Will Jacks during a 41-ball hundred against GT
Vice-Captain Options:
- Shashank Singh: This is by far the best IPL season for Shashank Singh. There’s no other way but to acknowledge his performances this seasons. Believe it or not, Shashank Singh is the leading scorer for PBKS in IPL 2024. That’s a statement in itself.
Shashank Singh In IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Runs: 315 | High-Score: 68* | 4s: 24 | 6s: 19. - Glenn Maxwell: Despite Maxwell not having the season we expected, he remains one of the best all-rounders in world cricket. A player of his quality shouldn’t be overlooked. He can erupt with something special here. Consider him in at least 2-3 today IPL teams.
Glenn Maxwell In IPL 2024: Innings: 07 | Runs: 28 | Wickets: 05. - Arshdeep Singh: If RCB‘s batting fails in this game, then you can be sure that Arshdeep Singh might have played a big part in that. He is only three wickets away from Jasprit Bumrah‘s tally of 18 wickets in IPL 2024, while playing one game less than MI‘s star bowler. Arshdeep is known for swinging the new ball both ways and can deliver toe-crushers at the back end of the innings as well.
Arshdeep Singh In IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Wickets: 15. - Dinesh Karthik: Deserved a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad. He has been in terrific form all season, scoring run s at an incredible strike-rate. In 9 innings, the veteran Indian batter has scored 283 runs in IPL 2024.
Dinesh Karthik In IPL 2024: Innings: 09 | Runs: 283 | 4s: 24 | 6s: 19. - Harshal Patel: Harshal Patel has the opportunity to dethrone Jasprit Bumrah from the top of the wickets’ list, as he is on 17 wickets in 11 games and has played one game less as well. While he might be leaking runs at more than 9 runs per over, his wicket-taking abilities make him a solid option to have in PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Today IPL Teams.
Harshal Patel In IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Wickets: 17.
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Players Worth Considering In Dream11 Today IPL Teams
- Prabhsimran Singh: With 251 runs in 11 innings, he has scored the 3rd most runs for PBKS this season.
- Rajast Patidar: Has scored 213 runs in 9 IPL 2024 innings. Can score quick runs.
- Ashutosh Sharma: PBKS batter has scored 162 runs in just 6 innings.
- Cameron Green: He has taken 7 wickets and scored 112 runs in 8 innings.
- Yash Dayal: With 10 wickets, he is RCB‘s leading wicket-taker this season.
- Mohammed Siraj: Back in form and can make the difference here.
PBKS vs RCB Predicted Lineups
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh (IMPACT PLAYER)
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Yash Dayal (IMPACT PLAYER)
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Teams
PBKS vs RCB Dream 11 Prediction Team 1 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: J Bairstow
- Batsmen: F du Plessis, V Kohli (C), S Singh
- All-rounders: S Curran (VC), W Jacks, C Green, L Livingstone
- Bowlers: H Patel, A Singh, M Siraj
PBKS vs RCB Dream 11 Prediction Team 2 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: J Bairstow (C), D Karthik
- Batsmen: F du Plessis (VC), V Kohli, S Singh, R Rossouw
- All-rounders: S Curran, W Jacks
- Bowlers: H Patel, R Chahar, M Siraj, K Sharma
