Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings, RCB Playing 11 vs PBKS (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 60, RCB vs PBKS

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings, RCB Playing 11 vs PBKS (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 60, RCB vs PBKS. The Punjab Kings have their task cut out as they take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 60th game of the Indian Premier League 2022 on 13th May 2022 at 7:30 pm in Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, India.

The Kings come here with a loss against the Rajasthan Royals where the bowling attack let them down. The Royal Challengers Bangalore are looking in good form after their comprehensive win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game.

The Punjab Kings have the last chance to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the next round. The side would be under immense pressure playing this game after their heartbreaking loss in the last game. The Royal Challengers Bangalore have shaped up well in the last two games and have nearly booked a berth in the next playoffs round. Both sides have strong batting line-ups and this game is expected to go down the wire.

Faf du Plessis’ side has come up with strong performances in the last two games and moved to the 4th spot on the points table. It was a clinical performance from the Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game where they won by 67 runs.

Their batters and bowlers are looking in good form. They had lost to the Punjab Kings earlier and Faf du Plessis would aim to even it out with a good show here and secure a spot in the playoffs.

Virat Kohli scored his third golden duck in the last game and the Royal Challengers Bangalore side would have bigger expectations from him as he opens the batting with Faf du Plessis. Rajat Patidar looks in good form and the side would like to see him build partnerships with Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik in the middle order. Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Mahipal Lomror bring firepower to this line-up down the order.

The Australia duo of spinner Glenn Maxwell and pacer Josh Hazlewood did well in the last game opening the bowling and early strikes would be needed from them. Pacer Mohammad Siraj and spinner Wanindu Hasaranga have been the most consistent bowlers for the side and they would fancy their chances here. In Harshal Patel, Mahipal Lomror, and Shahbaz Ahmed the side has good variety in its bowling attack and this will add to their confidence.

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings, RCB Playing 11 vs PBKS (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 60, RCB vs PBKS

Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the ex-Indian and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper is a right-handed batsman. The team will expect him to play a big role once again this season. Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the IPL and holds the record for the most number of centuries (4) in an IPL season. He was retained ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 15 crores.

He scored 48 against Mumbai and is the team’s 3rd highest run-getter this season with 216 runs averaging a mere 19.64 which doesn’t depict a good picture going by Virat Kohli’s caliber and credentials. He opened against Gujarat in place of Anuj Rawat, who had scored only 129 runs in 8 IPL 2022 games averaging 16.13. He scored his first fifty this season- 58 off 53 against Gujarat Titans but he also was dismissed thrice without scoring any run.

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik, the man who was responsible for India’s incredible win against Bangladesh in the Nidahas Trophy final, is donning the RCB jersey for the second time. An incredibly fine wicket-keeper and a decent striker of the ball, Dinesh Karthik is a veteran of more than 200 IPL games.

Royal Challengers Bangalore wrested him from the jaws of Chennai Super Kings after an intense bidding war for Rs 5.50 crore. He has played the role of finisher extremely well and has set IPL 2022 on fire. He is RCB’s 2nd highest scorer in IPL 2022 with 274 runs in 12 games averaging an impressive 68.5 and has a stunning phenomenal strike rate of exactly 200.

Glenn Maxwell

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell missed the first few IPL 2022 matches but will try to have another outstanding season for RCB. He was RCB’s highest scorer in IPL 2021, amassing 513 runs in 15 IPL games averaging 42.75 with 6 fifties at a strike rate of 144.10.

In 9 IPL 2022 games, he has scored 193 runs so far averaging 24.13 including a fifty (55) in the match against Delhi. RCB will hope he will convert starts to substantial knocks. He has also picked 4 scalps averaging an impressive 25.75 at a good enough economy rate of 6.86.

Mahipal Lomror

Born and bred in Rajasthan, Mahipal Lomror gained recognition based on his performances in India’s Under 19 team. The spin bowling all-rounder had a decent season with the bat in the 2021 edition of the league, with his 17 balls 43 being the highlight of the season for him. At the 2022 Mega Auction, Mahipal Lomror was snapped by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 95 lakhs.

He was bought by the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) ahead of the ninth season of the IPL before moving to Rajasthan Royals. While he featured only in only five games across IPL 2019 and IPL 2020, Rajasthan Royals retained the youngster for the IPL 2021.

He played in the place of Suyash Prabhudessai and scored 16 runs off 8 balls against Gujarat Titans. He scored a match-winning 42 against CSK in his 2nd match. He has scored 58 runs in 2 IPL 2022 innings (3 games) averaging 29.

Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar has scored 137 runs in 4 IPL 2022 games averaging 34.25 with the bat. He scored 52 runs off 32 balls against Gujarat and was involved in a 99 runs stand with Virat Kohli who scored 58.

Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Rajat Patidar joined Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2022 as a replacement for the injured Luvnith Sisodia for the price of INR 20 Lakh. He previously represented RCB in IPL 2021 and scored 71 runs in the four games he played in the season. The 28-year-old batter, on the back of his domestic experience, can strengthen the RCB middle-order and play a pivotal role in the team’s longevity and success in the tournament.

Shahbaz Ahmed

The left-arm spinner, Shahbaz Ahmed was bought back by the RCB at the 2022 IPL Mega Auction. After a bidding war with the KKR, RCB finally got their man for INR 2.4 crore. A fine spinner and a handy batter, Shahbaz Ahmed’s best bowling figure is 3/7.

He has scored 198 runs averaging 28.29 so far in IPL 2022 playing 12 games. He has picked up 3 scalps in IPL 2022 and is RCB’s 4th highest run-getter this season finishing vital matches for RCB.

Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga joined Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 10.75 crore at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. RCB went all guns blazing for the youngster, who took a hattrick in the  2021 T20 World Cup. He is RCB’s leading wicket-taker this season with 21 scalps in 12 games averaging an impressive 15.33 with a best of 5/18.

Josh Hazlewood

A regular in the Australian team’s Test line-up, Josh Hazlewood is known for his pace, bouncers, and consistent performances. A clever and composed customer with the ball, Josh Hazlewood was picked up by the RCB at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction for INR 7.75 crore. He has 13 scalps in IPL 2022 playing only 8 games averaging an impressive 16. His best is 25/4 this season. He is Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 3rd highest wicket-taker so far in IPL 2022.

Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel fetched a whopping ₹10.75 crore in the IPL Mega Auction as the Royal Challengers Bangalore bought back the Indian pacer. The fast bowler won the Purple Cap in the 2021 edition of the league with 32 wickets in his kitty.

He picked 14 wickets so far in 11 IPL 2022 games averaging 22.57 which came at an economy of 7.64. The 31-year-old pacer Harshal Patel reportedly left the IPL bio-bubble following the death of his sister. RCB missed him in the game against CSK, which they lost but he returned later. He is their 2nd highest wicket-taker after Wanindu Hasaranga.

Mohammed Siraj

One of India’s premier fast bowlers, Mohammed Siraj was retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the 2022 edition of the league. But he is a bit off-color this season. The RCB retained the pacer for INR 7 crores. He has picked up 8 scalps in 12 IPL 2022 games at a high average of 50.75 and economy of 9.44 and may be replaced by pacers Siddharth Kaul or Akash Deep.

An experienced pacer, Siddharth Kaul was picked by the RCB at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction for INR 75 lakhs. 25-year-old Akash Deep hails from Bengal and made his first-class debut in 2019. Akash Deep was bought by the RCB for his base price of INR 20 lakhs. He impressed in IPL 2022, picking 5 scalps from as many games averaging 41. His economy rate is 10.88 and his best bowling figure is 3/45.