Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2023
Match 27 of the 2023 Indian Premier League sees Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore go head to head at Mohali on Thursday afternoon. Punjab Kings have won three of their five matches and have six points. Royal Challengers Bangalore are in seventh place with four points. Read on as we preview this match. The game gets underway at the IS Bindra Stadium at 15:30 local time.
Even without their captain, Punjab Kings got a crucial win in their last match. After getting that victory, they will be full of confidence ahead of this home clash.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have not been playing badly but have been struggling to get over the winning line in recent games. However, they should have enough talent to get an away win in this match.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore T20 Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket and the Star Sports Network.
IPL 2023 Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and Jio Cinema App.
PBKS vs RCB Match Toss Prediction
With only 37.3% of teams winning after batting first in T20 games at this venue, we predict that both sides will want to field first in this match.
PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report
The highest score at this venue in the 2023 IPL is 191-5 and we expect any first innings total over 180 to be very hard to chase down.
56% of the total IPL matches on this ground have been won by the team batting second. In the last match GT successfully chased the target. Fast bowlers can be the game changers in this match.
Mohali Weather Report
There appears to be a chance of thunderstorms in the second half of the game in Mohali. The temperature will be in the mid-20s with cloud cover forecast throughout the match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Indian Premier League 2023
PBKS Team News & Playing 11
PBKS Team News
Captain Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the win against Lucknow Super Giants but is expected to return for this game. Supporters of Punjab Kings are still waiting to see Liam Livingstone in action this year and he is doubtful after pulling a muscle in training last week.
PBKS Key Players
- Shikhar Dhawan - The left-handed opener and skipper has been in fine form for Punjab Kings this year. He will be looking to add to his two half-centuries in the IPL 2023 in this match.
- Sikandar Raza - The Zimbabwean has been in and out of the side so far this tournament but should keep his place after hitting a half-century and taking a wicket in a Player of the Match performance on Saturday.
- Kagiso Rabada - After picking up his 100th IPL wicket in the previous game, the South African comes into this match after taking 2-34 in the win over Lucknow Super Giants.
- Sam Curran - Sam Curran can be a key all-rounder in this match with his pace bowling and useful batting. He has scored 77 runs and picked 5 wickets in 5 matches so far.
PBKS Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Nathan Ellis, Mohit Rathee, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Bhatia, Atharva Taide
Atharva Taide opened the innings in Shikhar Dhawan’s absence and could get another chance as an impact player in this game. Nathan Ellis has impressed over recent months and would be a strong replacement with the ball.
PBKS Team Form
Punjab Kings had lost successive matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans before bouncing back with the win against Lucknow Super Giants.
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PBKS Predicted Playing 11
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
RCB Team News & Playing 11
RCB Team News
There were no changes for Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of their home defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Monday which meant that David Willey remained on the substitutes bench. Skipper Faf du Plessis sustained an injury in the field in that game and is doubtful for this clash.
RCB Key Players
- Virat Kohli - The former skipper has hit three half-centuries in the tournament and comes into this game looking to make amends after being dismissed in the first over on Monday.
- Glenn Maxwell - The Australian all-rounder contributed with bat and ball against Chennai Super Kings. He took a wicket as well as hitting 76 runs from 36 balls.
- Mohammed Siraj - The right-arm pace bowler has been performing very well in this year’s IPL and was the only player on his side to keep his economy rate under 10 in the last game.
- Wayne Parnell - Parnell has been bowling well so far with 5 wickets in 3 matches. He has an average of 23.40. At this surface, pace bowlers can be useful.
RCB Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Suyash Prabhudessai, David Willey, Akash Deep, Karn Sharma, Anuj Rawa
Suyash Prabhudessai was used as an impact player late in the batting innings on Monday and contributed some quick runs. David Willey is a useful option if the ball is swinging.
RCB Team Form
In spite of some fine performances, particularly with the bat this season, Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost three of their last four matches.
RCB Predicted Playing 11
Virat Kohli, Finn Allen, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell (c), Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wayne Parnell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj
PBKS vs RCB Head to Head
Punjab Kings have beaten Royal Challengers Bangalore in five of the last six head to head fixtures. Their victory margins were five wickets and 54 runs during the 2022 IPL.
PBKS vs RCB Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
PBKS Won |
RCB Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
30 |
17 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
PBKS vs RCB Betting Odds
Although they are the away side and are lower in the table, it is Royal Challengers Bangalore who are favourites with odds of 1.83 to win this game. The hosts, Punjab Kings, have odds of 2.00 to win.
Who will win Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore T20 Match?
If a fully-fit Liam Livingstone was available for Punjab Kings then it would be very hard to decide on the top team. However, with Livingstone absent, we think the batting power makes Royal Challengers Bangalore the top side.
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🏆 PBKS vs RCB Prediction
A win on Thursday afternoon will see Punjab Kings move up to the top places in the table or Royal Challengers Bangalore climb into the upper-mid table positions. We are expecting a close game but overall we think that Royal Challengers Bangalore have more quality across all departments. Our prediction is for Punjab Kings to be competitive throughout the contest but for Royal Challengers Bangalore to win.
Apr 20, 2023
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Punjab Cricket Association stadium - Mohali, India
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