PBKS vs RCB Live Score: Punjab Kings will be taking on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 58 of IPL 2024 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala
PBKS vs RCB Match Details:
- Date: May 9
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
In the heat of the IPL season, every match carries immense significance, none more so than the upcoming clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. With both teams vying for crucial points in the league standings, this encounter promises high stakes and intense competition. It will be a must-win game for both sides to keep their hopes alive to make it into the playoffs.
PBKS vs RCB Live Score and Updates- IPL 2024, Match 58
Punjab Kings (Team News)
Punjab's aggressive batting style has led to remarkable feats, such as their record-breaking run chase against KKR. Their younger players like Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have stepped up, alongside notable performances from Jonny Bairstow.
However, inconsistency has plagued them, exemplified by a loss to the defending champions in the reverse fixture at Dharamsala. The challenge for PBKS lies in maintaining composure under pressure.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Team News)
On the other hand, RCB enters the match on a three-match winning streak after a rocky start to the season. Faf du Plessis' leadership has sparked a resurgence, with notable improvements in both batting and bowling departments.
Despite complex qualification scenarios, RCB now plays with freedom, evident in their recent dominant performances.
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 Predicted 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)
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, spinner has had some success at this venue in the last couple of seasons
The Batters will look to take on the attack and utilize 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.
Where to watch? The Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2024 match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.
Live streaming details: The Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2024 match will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app and website.
End of over 13 (14 runs)
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson delivers fast ball at good length, Sam Curran goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Sam Curran to just 1 run.
Lockie Ferguson to Shashank Singh, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shashank Singh goes forward, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, 2 runs, Lockie Ferguson delivers fast ball at full length, Sam Curran goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Sam Curran to just 2 runs.
Shashank Singh runout (V Kohli) 37 (19) Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, 1 run, runout (V Kohli), Run out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, It was an unfortunate way to go for the batter. Sam Curran goes forward to hit it straight to short cover and set off for 2 runs, but the fielder direct hit left with no chance of making it back in time. Run out. The fielding side is ecstatic!
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sam Curran goes forward and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Lockie Ferguson to Ashutosh Sharma, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ashutosh Sharma goes forward, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
End of over 14 (7 runs)
Mohammed Siraj to Ashutosh Sharma, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ashutosh Sharma goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Curran, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Curran goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammed Siraj to Ashutosh Sharma, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Ashutosh Sharma goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Mohammed Siraj to Ashutosh Sharma, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ashutosh Sharma goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Curran, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Sam Curran no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Mohammed Siraj to Sam Curran, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Curran goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
Ashutosh Sharma lbw b M Siraj 8 (5) Mohammed Siraj to Ashutosh Sharma, no run, lbw b M Siraj, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ashutosh Sharma goes forward, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Mohammed Siraj appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Ashutosh Sharma has to go back.
End of over 15 (11 runs)
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, 2 runs, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sam Curran goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Sam Curran goes forward, it to the deep cover, races away and finds the boundary.
Sam Curran b L Ferguson 22 (16) Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, no run, b L Ferguson, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Sam Curran as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Chahar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rahul Chahar goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Chahar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, played it to the short cover.
Lockie Ferguson to Rahul Chahar, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahul Chahar goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Harshal Patel c L Ferguson b M Siraj 0 (1) Mohammed Siraj to Harshal Patel, no run, c L Ferguson b M Siraj, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Harshal Patel as the batter goes forward to strike it towards deep square leg, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Lockie Ferguson for a soft dismissal.
Mohammed Siraj to Arshdeep Singh, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Arshdeep Singh's head, It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, Umpire Calls it wide.
Mohammed Siraj to Rahul Chahar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammed Siraj bowls a sharp delivery, and Rahul Chahar goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Mohammed Siraj to Rahul Chahar, 1 run, Rahul Chahar goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammed Siraj to Arshdeep Singh, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays pull to the short mid wicket.
Mohammed Siraj to Arshdeep Singh, Four, Four !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Arshdeep Singh goes forward, it to the deep point, races away and finds the boundary.
Arshdeep Singh c K Sharma b M Siraj 4 (3) Mohammed Siraj to Arshdeep Singh, no run, c K Sharma b M Siraj, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Arshdeep Singh as the batter goes forward to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Karn Sharma for a soft dismissal.
End of over 17 (7 runs)