Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings, 33rd T20 Match Prediction 06 May 2021
Indian Premier League 2021
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Punjab Kings
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Punjab Kings
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
Match abandoned without a ball being bowled (no toss)
RCB vs PK Prediction
Punjab Kings face Royal Chalengers Bangalore in mouthwatering clash
- Glenn Maxwell and AB De Villiers have been standout performers with the bat for RCB.
- Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal have been consistent performers for Punjab Kings.
- The game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to covid-19 Pandemic
Expect Royal Challengers Bangalore to beat Punjab Kings and clinch second position in the points table.
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Match Preview
Punjab Kings will be looking to change their fortunes around when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 33rd match of IPL at Ahmedabad.
Punjab Kings once again failed to put up a strong fight against Delhi Capitals. The franchise will make one or two changes to their final XI for this game. Lokesh Rahul will miss the game due to acute appendicitis; Sarfaraz Khan could come into the XI.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to do well in this fixture. Time will be on their side as RCB’s previous against Kolkata was rescheduled after two players were tested positive for coronavirus.
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Punjab Kings will be looking to change their fortunes around when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 33rd match of IPL at Ahmedabad.
Punjab Kings once again failed to put up a strong fight against Delhi Capitals. The franchise will make one or two changes to their final XI for this game. Lokesh Rahul will miss the game due to acute appendicitis; Sarfaraz Khan could come into the XI.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to do well in this fixture. Time will be on their side as RCB’s previous against Kolkata was rescheduled after two players were tested positive for coronavirus.
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Teams Preview
Royal Challengers Bangalore
With 10 points after seven matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore will need to show focus and discipline to retain their place in the league table.
Virat Kohli will be hoping to make changes to their final XI. Bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar will come in place of Shahbaz Ahmed to bolster the batting resources.
After scoring his maiden century in IPL, Devdutt Padikkal produced scores of 34, 17 and 0 in his last three matches. Opener Devdutt Padikkal would be keen to his lean run with the bat and deliver a notable score against Punjab Kings.
Skipper Virat Kohli once again showed form with the bat and scored 35 runs off 34 balls, whereas Rajat Patidar showed a lot of promise and chipped in with 31 runs off 20 balls.
Besides Kohli and Padikkal, the likes of AB De Villiers and Glenn Maxwell will hold the key for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the middle-order for this game.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace trio of Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson and Mohammed Siraj to make early inroads with new-ball in the Powerplay overs.
Medium-pacer Harshal Patel, Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Shahbaz Ahmed will be other bowling options for RCB.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Playing XI
Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Washington Sundar, Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj
Punjab Kings
With their full-time captain Lokesh Rahul not available for this game, Mayank Agarwal is expected to be named stand-in captain for Punjab Kings.
Sarfaraz Khan will be slotted into the middle-order as Dawid Malan could move to openings slot for this game.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Dawid Malan, Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal to make notable scores in this fixture.
With 260 runs in seven outings at an average of 43.33, Mayank Agarwal has been consistent performer for Punjab at the top of the innings. The team management will be hoping that Agarwal can come up with something special in this game.
This game will be an opportunity for Chris Gayle to regain some form with the bat. Left-hander has played a supporting role to Lokesh Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The 41-year old will be determined to prove a point with the bat and deliver a big innings.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi and Harpreet Brar to make crucial breakthroughs.
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game
BatsmenR
B
4s
6s
SR
M Agarwal
99
58
8
4
170.69
D Malan
26
26
1
1
100
C Gayle
13
9
1
1
144.44
BowlersO
M
R
W
Econ
R Meredith
3.4
0
35
1
9.55
C Jordan
2.0
0
21
1
10.5
H Brar
3.0
0
19
1
6.33
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
R Meredith
3.4
0
35
1
9.55
C Jordan
2.0
0
21
1
10.5
H Brar
3.0
0
19
1
6.33
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Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI
Mayank Agarwal (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Chris Gayle, Dawid Malan, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami
Royal Challengers Bangalore
With 10 points after seven matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore will need to show focus and discipline to retain their place in the league table.
Virat Kohli will be hoping to make changes to their final XI. Bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar will come in place of Shahbaz Ahmed to bolster the batting resources.
After scoring his maiden century in IPL, Devdutt Padikkal produced scores of 34, 17 and 0 in his last three matches. Opener Devdutt Padikkal would be keen to his lean run with the bat and deliver a notable score against Punjab Kings.
Skipper Virat Kohli once again showed form with the bat and scored 35 runs off 34 balls, whereas Rajat Patidar showed a lot of promise and chipped in with 31 runs off 20 balls.
Besides Kohli and Padikkal, the likes of AB De Villiers and Glenn Maxwell will hold the key for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the middle-order for this game.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace trio of Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson and Mohammed Siraj to make early inroads with new-ball in the Powerplay overs.
Medium-pacer Harshal Patel, Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Shahbaz Ahmed will be other bowling options for RCB.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Playing XI
Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Washington Sundar, Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed SirajPunjab Kings
With their full-time captain Lokesh Rahul not available for this game, Mayank Agarwal is expected to be named stand-in captain for Punjab Kings.
Sarfaraz Khan will be slotted into the middle-order as Dawid Malan could move to openings slot for this game.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Dawid Malan, Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal to make notable scores in this fixture.
With 260 runs in seven outings at an average of 43.33, Mayank Agarwal has been consistent performer for Punjab at the top of the innings. The team management will be hoping that Agarwal can come up with something special in this game.
This game will be an opportunity for Chris Gayle to regain some form with the bat. Left-hander has played a supporting role to Lokesh Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The 41-year old will be determined to prove a point with the bat and deliver a big innings.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi and Harpreet Brar to make crucial breakthroughs.
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game
| Batsmen |
R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Agarwal | 99 | 58 | 8 | 4 | 170.69 |
| D Malan | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| C Gayle | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Bowlers |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
| R Meredith | 3.4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 9.55 |
| C Jordan | 2.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 |
| H Brar | 3.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
| Bowlers |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Meredith | 3.4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 9.55 |
| C Jordan | 2.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 |
| H Brar | 3.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
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Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI
Mayank Agarwal (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Chris Gayle, Dawid Malan, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed ShamiPitch And Weather Conditions
| Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00h | 31 | 0 mm. | 3.8 k/h | From: NW | 0% |
| 03h | 31 | 0 mm. | 3.61 k/h | From: NW | 0% |
| 06h | 36 | 0 mm. | 3.77 k/h | From: WNW | 1% |
| 09h | 42 | 0 mm. | 4.76 k/h | From: W | 0% |
| 12h | 41 | 0 mm. | 4.73 k/h | From: W | 0% |
| 15h | 36 | 0 mm. | 3.1 k/h | From: WNW | 0% |
| 18h | 33 | 0 mm. | 3.44 k/h | From: WNW | 0% |
| 21h | 31 | 0 mm. | 4.8 k/h | From: W | 0% |
With wicket being helpful to the spinners, the batsmen will have to stay at the crease and make notable scores. The weather forecast for the game will be fair with no sign of rain.
Venue Details
Punjab Kings may take some consolation from the fact that in head to head encounters (15 win for Punjab Kings and 12 for Royal Challengers) they have a slight edge. Earlier this season, RCB managed to overcome Punjab Kings by a comfortable margin.
Toss Prediction
Both the teams might be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 160 runs.
Winning Prediction
Given that both teams have suffered defeats in the previous matches, it will be difficult to choose between RCB and PK. With plethora of match-winners like AB De Villiers, Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal in their ranks, RCB will be confident of producing their best cricket in this fixture.
On the other hand, Rahul missing from the XI will certainly reduce the batting resources for Punjab Kings.
Expect Royal Challengers Bangalore to beat Punjab Kings and clinch second position in the points table.
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