RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report: Returning to their home turf, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, backed by the support of the home fans, will look for their first victory in the IPL 2024. RCB are coming off a 6-wicket loss at the hands of defending champions CSK in their opening fixture. On the other hand, propelled by Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran, the Punjab Kings are coming off a stellar win against the Delhi Capitals, thus riding high on momentum.
RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report: High-scoring affair expected at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is renowned as a paradise for batters in limited-overs cricket, owing to its flat wickets and compact dimensions. This setup typically leads to high-scoring encounters, with boundaries coming frequently due to the small ground size.
Statistics from recent T20 matches indicate that the chasing teams have enjoyed a slight advantage on these surfaces, suggesting that the conditions might still favor run-chases.
Interestingly, the recent Women’s Premier League (WPL) also reflected this trend, with teams chasing targets having a higher success rate. This indicates a pattern where teams batting second have found it easier to navigate the conditions and achieve their desired outcomes.
Moreover, fast bowlers have found ample opportunities to make an impact, particularly at the start of the game. The swing generated by the new ball can pose challenges for batters, creating opportunities for bowlers to pick up crucial wickets early on and setting the tone for their team’s performance.
RCB vs PBKS: Squads
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis(C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green. Anuj Rawat(WK), Dinesh Karthik(WK), Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar. Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Akash Deep, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Will Jacks, Manoj Bhandage, Tom Curran. Mahipal Lomror, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Prabhudessai, Lockie Ferguson, Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Vyshak Vijaykumar.
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan(C), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh(WK), Sam Curran. Jitesh Sharma(WK), Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh. Shashank Singh, Vidwath Kaverappa, Tanay Thyagarajan, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh, Prince Choudhary. Atharva Taide, Chris Woakes, Vishwapratap Singh, Nathan Ellis, Ashutosh Sharma, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan.
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