RCB's quest to start the home campaign with a win
| Date | March 25, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Virat Kohli has odds of 2.70 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman.
- Shikhar Dhawan has odds of 3.65 to be Punjab Kings' best batsman.
- Mohammad Siraj has odds of 6.75 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman
- Kagiso Rabada has odds of 6.25 to be Punjab Kings' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
Indian Premier League 2024 has got off to a good start, and we have already had exciting games. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be on the quest for their first win as they take on the Punjab Kings in the 6th match. RCB has seen its odds fall after losing against the Chennai Super Kings in their first game. Their bowling attack fared poorly, and the side will need a better show. The Punjab Kings surprised the Delhi Capitals in the first game and will be confident after the win. The Royal Challengers have done well at home, and it will be interesting to see if they can win this and get their campaign back on track.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
It wasn't the start Faf du Plessis and his team would have liked. They went down by 6 wickets in their first game against the Chennai Super Kings. A poor show from the middle order and lackluster bowling cost the side dearly in the last game. As they play their first game at home this season, du Plessis will expect a better show from his players to earn their first points and regain their confidence.
Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli offered a good start in the last game, improving their odds on cricket betting sites. The experienced pair must do the same to be favorites on cricket betting sites. Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell missed out in the last game, and the side will need a better show from the pair in the middle order, along with Cameron Green. Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik batted well against CSK, adding strength to the batting lineup.
Poor show with the ball returned to haunt RCB again in the last game. The side will need tighter spells and wickets with the new ball from Mohammad Siraj and Yash Dayal. Alzarri Joseph and Karn Sharma proved ineffective in the last game, and they need to strike form. The side will need a better show from Mayank Dagar, Green, and Maxwell in the supporting roles.
Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal (Impact Player)
Punjab Kings Preview
Shikhar Dhawan's side pulled off a great win in the last game. They bowled well to restrict the Delhi Capitals to an average total on a good batting surface and chased it down with four wickets in hand. They haven't had a good record against RCB at this venue, and they start with lower odds on cricket-betting apps. Dhawan would like his side to use the momentum and move up on the points table.
Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow went out cheaply in the last game, and the side will need a better show from this pair. Prabhsimran Singh and Sam Curran shared a match-winning stand in the last game, and the pair will look to add runs with Jitesh Sharma in the middle order. Liam Livingstone and Shashank Singh add depth to the batting lineup.
Sam Curran leaked runs in the last game, and he will look to bowl better spells with the new ball with Arshdeep Singh. Kagiso Rabada is the most experienced bowler in this side, and he must do well with Harpreet Brar in the middle overs. Rahul Chahar and Harshal Patel will look to keep the score under check in the middle overs.
Expected Starting XI for Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bat First
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is one of the best batting surfaces in India. The ball comes to the bat nicely, and we have seen big scores. Chasing on this track can be tricky as spinners dominate in the second half. The side winning the toss will look to bat first and put up a big score on the board.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect slightly overcast skies over Bengaluru. The surface will be flat, and batsmen can play their strokes easily. There isn't much on this track for the fast bowlers, but spinners can turn the ball. The side batting first will look to have 200 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
The Punjab Kings have made an excellent start. The bowling attack did well in the last game, but the side struggled at this venue. To win, they will need a good show from their top order in this game. RCB has enjoyed a good record at home and has a stronger batting lineup. Despite losing in the last game, they will start favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
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