PBKS vs RCB Live Score: PBKS bundle out for 181, RCB with a massive 60 run victory

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Post Match Interviews

Virat Kohli, Player of the Match: it's still quality over quantity for me. The understanding of the game allows you to practice less, just try to replicate what I have done in the past. Still aiming to improve aspects of the game that you want to get better at. It's an evolving process. I brought out the slog-sweep against the spinners. I didn't practice it, I know I have hit it the past. Always looking to expose that side of the field against spin. I know I need to take risks, it needs a bit of conviction. I have been managing to stay ahead of that thought. I am trying to keep up with the strike rate for me and the team. The only way to go through a tournament is to be honest with ourselves. We had those losses on the trot, we just had an honest conversation. We needed to pull up our socks. That game against KKR went down to the wire. We wanted to play for our self-respect. We just can't go out there and play in such a way and disappoint our fans. The confidence is back and we are on a roll. We wouldn't have to depend on several other aspects had we played better earlier in the season.

Faf du Plessis, RCB skipper: That was a good game. We have scored 200-plus in the last 5-6 games. We have had good conversations, we were making the same mistakes over and over again. Needed aggression with the bat. We just spoke about taking wickets. We have 6-7 options in the bowling department. You need some form on your side. A bit of luck is also required. We had a few guys looking for wickets and runs at the start of the tournament. The boys have shown character to turn it around. Everyone has chipped in with runs and the bowlers are taking wickets. For us it's important to focus on ourselves. We want to stick to the style of play that we want to do, if we do that it'll prove we are a really good team.

Sam Curran, PBKS skipper: A lot of positive signs throughout the season, but not enough to get over the line unfortunately. We knew that we had the best side for the rest of the tournament and felt gutted for the team. Gotta keep our heads up, keep learning and keep becoming better. Really enjoyed leading a great bunch of guys, would have loved a few more wins. We had some highs, and some record run-chases as well,. Lots of disappointment and apologies to the fans, we will keep fighting. The ups and downs have been quite tough, but you gotta keep learning and keep working hard.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: PBKS bundle out for 181, RCB with a massive 60 run victory

RCB secures their 4th consecutive victory, keeping their tournament hopes alive while Punjab Kings face elimination. Despite a strong start from Bairstow and Rossouw, PBKS lost wickets steadily. Although PBKS batters contributed with some useful knocks, it was the collective effort of RCB bowlers that sealed a commanding 60-run win.

Punjab Kings will need to look at their squad, make significant changes in the coming matches and try to end this season on a high.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Virat Kohli's brilliance in the field turns the match on it's head

The danger man Shashank Singh has to head back to the pavilion after a brilliant direct hit by Virat Kohli! RUN OUT!!! Just proves how quick he still is on the field, and shows his fitness levels. PKSB looks in all sorts of bother here, They have now lost 7 wickets but 164 on the scorecard.

Sam Curran has to do something special from here if PBKS want to get over the line!! 

PBKS 78 runs needed in the last 5 overs (30 balls)

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: PBKS lose wickets in a cluster, hand the advantage to RCB

The match hangs in the balance, Shashank Singh is playing yet another blinder, He has had a fantastic season so far. Can he take PBKS over the line with 96 needed of 42 ball? 

PBKS have a long batting line up and will fancy their chances chasing this down despite losing wickets. 

PBKS: 146/5 in 13 overs

Sam Curran: 9

Shashank: 37

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: PBKS gets off to a flying start in the powerplay

Punjab Kings lose their opener Prabsimran Singh early but Rossouw and Bairstow have managed to take PBKS off to a flying start in the powerplay. 50 comes up for PBKS in no time! 

PBKS: 61/1 after 5 overs

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: King Kohli falls short of his hundred but RCB score a mammoth first innings total of 241/7

Kohli gets out in the 90s yet again in Dharamsala, He falls 8 runs short, but makes sure RCB get to a mammoth total of 241!! Harshal Patel bowled a brilliant final over and restricted RCB who were looking to get past 250! 

Punkab Kings need to score 242 to get over the line, it's going to but tough but with this Dharamsala pitch any total can be chased!

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: King Kohli takes on the attack, it's raining fours and sixes in Dharamsala

Kohli and Green are on fire, they are thrashing the bowlers to all around the park. Kohli is 20 away from his 100 and Green has supported him well. The pitch seems to have eased a bit after the rain, 230 is a minimum on this pitch!! With DK still to come, RCB are well placed at the moment. 

RCB: 200/3 after 17 overs

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Covers are coming off and play to resume at 8:55 PM

Great News! The covers are getting removed, the super sopper are at work and we will have play resuming at 8:55 PM IST if there is not further rain. Fingers Crossed!! 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Rain stops play in Dharamsala

Unfortunately, it has started to rain and out go the players. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli's partnership gets RCB back into the game

RCB was in all sorts of trouble when Patidar walked in, but he ensured he took on the bowlers right from the get-go, he played some brilliant shots and shifted the momentum of the game! Virat played second fiddle and managed to take RCB to 119 in 10 over. On the last ball of the 10 over, PBSK skipper Sam Curran was able to break the partnership and send Paridar packing back to the dressing room. 

RCB: 119/3 in 10 overs

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Vidhwath Kaverappa impresses on debut, dismisses Faf du Plessis in his 2nd ball

Kaverappa claims his maiden IPL wicket. his dismisses du Plessis with a good length delivery, slightly wide of the off stump. Faf's departure puts RCB on the backfoot. The delivery, back of a length outside off, forces Faf to stretch as he attempts a forceful shot, but it connects poorly off the toe-end. The ball flies into the air and lands straight into the hands of deep point. du Plessis departs for 9 runs off 7 balls, including 2 fours.

RCB: 20/1 after 3 overs

PBKS vs RCB Live Score and Updates: Captains interview

Faf du Plessis (RCB Captain): Would've done the same. Been a great turnaround for us. Last few games we've been clinical. Focus remains the same, not too much on the table, just the way we want to play. Maxwell out for Lockie Ferguson.

Sam Curran (PBKS Captain): Going to bowl. Looks like they've watered the wicket a bit, might be something early on. Looking to put RCB under pressure early. With the side we've picked today, looking to take wickets with the new ball. Pretty simple for us now - need few results to go for us and win our remaining games. Livingstone comes in for Rabada. Our strength is our batting.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score and Updates: Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru -Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson.

Punjab Kings - Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: TOSS

Punjab Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first. 

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Probably Playing XIs

Punjab Kings (Probable Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh. 

(Impact sub: Prabhsimran Singh)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Probable Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacks, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vysakh, Mohammed Siraj. 

(Impact sub: Rajat Patidar)

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Akash Deep, Himanshu Sharma, Reece Topley, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Manoj Bhandage, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar

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

PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Pitch Report: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala

The match will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala which has traditionally been a batting paradise. The ball comes onto the bat with true bounce expected, spinners have had some success at this venue in the last couple of seasons
Batters will look to take on the attack and utilise the powerplay upfront. The pitch is likely to get better to bat on as the match progresses. Teams would want to chase here which makes the toss very crucial once again.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score and Updates: Head-to-Head stats

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Records (overall): 

Total matches – 32

Punjab Kings – 17

Royal Challengers Bangalore – 15

Last five Match Record between Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

25 March, 2024: RCB won by 4 wickets in Bengaluru.
20 April, 2023: RCB won by 24 runs in Mohali.
13 May, 2022: PBKS won by 5 wickets in Mumbai.
27 March, 2022: PBKS won by 54 runs in Mumbai.
03 October, 2021: PBKS won by 34 runs in Sharjah.

PBKS vs RCB Live Score and Updates: IPL 2024, 58th Match

Hello and welcome to Cricket Addictor's live blog of the 58th match of the Indian Premier League 2024, played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dharamsala. With both teams fighting for crucial points in the points table, this encounter promises high stakes and intense competition. Expect both teams to come out all guns blazing as this a must-win game for both sides to keep their hopes alive to make it into the playoffs.