PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 58

Updated - 09 May 2024, 05:45 PM

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In the match 58 of IPL 2024, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will wrestle with each other. PBKS vs RCB encounter takes place on Thursday, May 9 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. 

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru also clashed once in an earlier game in IPL 2024. RCB won that encounter by 4 wickets. Below we look at the complete prediction for the PBKS vs RCB clash. 

PBKS vs RCB Team Analysis

Punjab Kings

Shikhar Dhawan is the captain of the Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. However, he has been ruled out due to injury and Sam Curran leads the side. PBKS has played 11 games in the season. They have won 4 games and lost 7. They have 8 points. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Faf du Plessis is the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024. RCB has played 11 games in the season. They have won 7 matches and lost 4. They have 8 points in their kitty. 

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PBKS vs RCB Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is considered a good-scoring ground. Batters enjoy smacking runs at the stadium and the stadium is batting-friendly. Due to its seam-friendly nature, seamers also enjoy a good advantage. Dew often hits the stadium and has a high chance of affecting the game. 

Form and Fitness

Shikhar Dhawan is unavailable and will miss the PBKS vs RCB clash. There are no other cases of injuries inside PBKS camp. There are no cases of injuries in the RCB squad. Glenn Maxwell missed some games earlier but has regained his fitness. 

Tactical Acumen

Punjab Kings- Punjab Kings have struggled with their batting. Their top and middle-order have consistently failed to impress with the bat. Their bowlers have shown decent teamwork. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru- RCB has a powerful batting unit but their bowlers have struggled a lot. However, RCB bowlers have improved their performances in recent games. 

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PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 58

PBKS vs RCB Score Prediction

Team 1st Innings 2nd Innings
PBKS 160-180 150-170
RCB 180-200 170-190

Players to perform prediction

Punjab Kings - Shashank Singh, Jonny Bairstow, and Prabhsimran Singh are the leading run-getters for the side. Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Sam Curran are the top wicket-takers. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru- Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Dinesh Karthik are the leading run-getters for RCB in IPL 2024. Yash Dayal and Mohammed Siraj have got the most scalps for the team. 

PBKS vs RCB Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for PBKS in the match: Shashank Singh or Jonny Bairstow

Who will score the most runs for RCB in the match: Virat Kohli or Will Jacks

PBKS vs RCB Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for PBKS in the match: Arshdeep Singh or Harshal Patel  

Who will pick the most wickets for RCB in the match: Yash Dayal or Mohammed Siraj 

Who will win the Match?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have shown marvelous form in the last few games. RCB has won their last three games and are on a winning streak. PBKS lost their previous game against CSK despite a low target. Hence, RCB are expected to outplay PBKS in IPL 2024 match 58. 

Conclusion

RCB vs PBKS clash will be a crucial encounter. IPL 2024 has almost reached its climax and soon, the teams for playoffs will be decided. Punjab lost their previous game to RCB and will aim for a comeback this time. 

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