The most crucial match for Punjab Kings is on. They are facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore who is on the verge to qualify for the playoffs. RCB have 14 points in the bank and they need to win 2 matches to be sure of a playoff spot. However, one win could do for them but the NRR is against them. So, RCB is looking not to give an advantage to the other teams.
On the other side, Punjab Kings have only 10 points with three matches remaining which means all they can get is 16 points maximum. So, Punjab Kings needs to win all the matches and they have to win them huge. As far as today’s match is concerned, Royal Challengers Bangalore has won the toss and they have decided to bowl first.
Here’s the playing XI of both the teams.
Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood.
