Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match Preview- IPL 2022, Match 03- PBKS vs RCB

The third match of the IPL 2022 will have Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Punjab Kings at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on 27^th March 2022, Sunday.

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Punjab Kings couldn’t make it to the playoffs last year, while Royal Challengers Bangalore were knocked out of the tournament after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator match. Ahead of the new season, both teams would look to go all the way this time around and, thereby, lift the trophy. Here’s a look at how these two teams shape up ahead of their first game on Sunday.

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match Preview- IPL 2022, Match 03- PBKS vs RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

Prior to the mega auction, RCB signed three players, namely Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and M Siraj. They let go of Harshal Patel but managed to bring him back into the team at the Mega Auction.

For the new captaincy role, they have managed to bring Faf du Plessis into the team. He will lead the side. In the absence of AB de Villiers, Royal Challengers Bangalore have put faith in the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror to give the team the finishing touches.

Besides, they have also got the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Shahbaz Ahmed, who will further add depth to the batting line-up. Wanindu Hasaranga will have an important role to play for RCB this year, especially with the ball as Yuzvendra Chahal is no longer part of the side.

RCB’s strength lies in their fast bowling. They have got the services of three outstanding fast bowlers in Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel and Josh Hazlewood. The trio will form a lethal fast bowling attack and can put any batting line under pressure with their tight lengths.

Punjab Kings:

Punjab Kings are often hailed as the underachievers in the tournament. They have constantly finished at the bottom half of the points table. However, this year, they have put together a wonderful squad. There is no denying that they can actually go all the way to lift the title.

Punjab Kings have an outstanding top-order, having got the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow. The trio would be responsible for giving solid starts at the top of the order. The middle-order comprise the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shah Rukh Khan, Raj Bawa, and Odean Smith.

Both Livingstone and Odean Smith are T20 specialists. Both are handy with bat and ball and would be key to this team’s fortune in the tournament. Their bowling department, too, is nothing short of outstanding.

Kagiso Radaba will lead the fast bowling unit and he will be supported by their consistent performer Arshdeep Singh. Besides, the spin bowling duties will be shared by Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar.