RCB Playing XI vs PBKS: Faf du Plessis goes for UNCHANGED playing XI as Royal Challengers Bangalore aim to cross PLAYOFF HURDLE

RCB Playing XI vs PBKS: IPL 2022 Live Updates – With two back-to-back wins, Royal Challengers Bangalore are back on track for the Playoff Race. But the weakest link remains an out-of-form Virat Kohli. While there is a bench strength that RCB can use, no one in his wildest dream would dare to drop Kohli. Eyeing for a similar result, RCB opted for an unchanged Playing XI. Follow RCB vs PBKS Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.

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RCB Playing XI vs PBKS:

1. Virat Kohli
2. Faf du Plessis (c)
3. Rajat Patidar
4. Glenn Maxwell
5. Dinesh Karthik (wk)
6. Mahipal Lomror
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Josh Hazlewood

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While it seemed Virat Kohli was back in form with a half-century against Gujarat Titans, a 33-ball 30-run knock against CSK changed that perception. Kohli’s world once again came crashing down when he was dismissed for third golden duck in the season.

Virat Kohli in IPL 2022:

Virat Kohli is enduring his second-worst IPL campaign after 2008.
In the inaugural season, Kohli managed just 165 runs in 13 games at an average of 15.00.
In IPL 2022, Kohli has only managed 216 runs in 12 games at an average of 19.64.
His tally has six single-digit scores including three golden ducks.
He has struggled against moving ball while he has mistimed far too often this time.

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Virat Kohli in IPL 2022:

– 41* vs PBKS
– 12 vs KKR
– 5 vs RR
– 48 vs MI
– 1 vs CSK
– 12 vs DC
– 0 vs LSG
– 0 vs SRH
– 9 vs RR
– 58 vs GT
– 30 vs LSG
– 0 vs SRH

Who says the work can stop? pic.twitter.com/nBWxrKoucD

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 12, 2022

Will RCB drop Virat Kohli? – If Kohli was another batsman, he would have been dropped long ago. But even in the crucial match against Punjab Kings, it is unlikely that Faf du Plessis or Sanjay Bangar or Mike Hesson would pull off such a move. It will not only upset the fans but will also upset the team’s confidence. Barring any injury concerns, Virat Kohli will keep his place.

However, other than Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis seems to have his combination sorted. The opening may not have worked out due to Kohli’s struggles but Rajat Patidar at No 3 has been an excellent soldier for Du Plessis.

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Shahbaz Ahmed and Mahipal Lomror can play the anchor role while Dinesh Karthik 2.0 has been proven to be too hot to handle by bowlers. In bowling department, Mohammed Siraj and Josh Hazlewood have been excellent with the new ball in the last two games. Harshal Patel has aided well in the middle-overs and death. Wanindu Hasaranga has found his mojo with 21 wickets this season.

However, Faf du Plessis’ own misfiring form could be a concern. While he has hit three fifty-plus scores, the RCB captain has also managed three single-digit scores. With Kohli completely out of form, the onus will be on Du Plessis to score the bulk of runs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (4th, 14 Points): Faf du Plessis’ Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched a much-needed win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad to boost their qualification hopes. The 67-run thrashing also boosted their poor NRR keeping them in contention for the spot in the top 4.

RCB need to win all of their two remaining games to seal playoff spot.
RCB can qualify with 1 wins in 2 matches but or 16 points but other results will have to go their way.
If they win one out of two, they may crash out if SRH and DC win their remaining games.
RCB Remaining Matches: PBKS, GT

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