RCB's quest to continue with the miracle  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Jonny Bairstow has odds of 3.15 to be Punjab Kings' best batsman  
• Virat Kohli has odds of 2.45 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman  
• Arshdeep Singh has odds of 3.55 to be Punjab Kings' best bowler  
• Mohammad Siraj has odds of 3.45 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are in the final round of league games in the Indian Premier League 2024. We expect a cracker of a contest as the Punjab Kings take on a resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 58th match. The Punjab Kings lost to the Chennai Super Kings in the last game, and the team will look to bounce back and improve its position on the points table. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Gujarat Titans in the last game, their third consecutive win. They have improved their odds but can't afford to lose this game. With a lot riding on this game for both teams, we expect the game to go down the wire.  

Punjab Kings Preview      

Sam Curran's team put up a poor show with the bat in their last game against the Chennai Super Kings. In a season where we have seen big run chases, they failed to chase a target of 168 runs, losing the game by 28 runs. The odds have dropped for them on cricket betting sites with this loss. They lost to RCB earlier in the season, and Curran would like a more determined show from his players to win this game and improve their position on the points table.  

Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh are key players at the top, and the team expects a strong start from this pair. Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, and Sam Curran must steer the innings in the middle order and lay a strong platform. The side will need quick runs from Jitesh Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, and Harpreet Sharma.  

Kagiso Rabada hasn't been at his best, and his spell and Arshdeep Singh with the new ball will be crucial for the team. Sam Curran must lead from the front and bowl good spells with Harpreet Brar in the middle overs. The side will expect a good show in the supporting role from Rahul Chahar and Harshal Patel.  

Expected Starting XI for Punjab Kings      

Sam Curran (c), Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (Impact Player)   

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview     

Faf du Plessis' team has made a strong comeback in the tournament. They have convincingly won the last three games and improved their odds on most cricket betting apps. The 4-wicket win against the Gujarat Titans will make the side confident. However, the team is still a loss away from losing their hopes of reaching the next round and can't take this game lightly. Faf du Plessis would like his players to build on the momentum and win by a big margin to improve their position on the points table.   

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are doing well at the top, and this pair must deliver an electrifying start. They have good hitters in the middle order and shall expect runs from Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, and Glenn Maxwell. They expect runs in the lower middle order from Cameron Green, Swapnil Singh, and Dinesh Karthik, as these players are in good form.  

The bowling attack has failed this season with their consistency. The side expects a strong start from Swapnil Singh and Mohammad Siraj, as the Punjab Kings have good hitters at the top. Yash Dayal and Cameron Green bowled well in the last game, and the team needs a similar show. Vijaykumar Vyshak and Karn Sharma must deliver the goods in the supporting role.    

Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru     

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Rajat Patidar (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The wicket was tricky in the last game, and setting up scores at such venues is never easy. The ground has small boundaries, making defending totals difficult for any side. Both captains will take cues from the previous records at this venue and look to bowl first in this game.             
 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

It will be a warm afternoon in Dharamshala. We expect a two-paced surface where there will be assistance for the bowlers, and we expect fast bowlers to move the ball. Batsmen who get their eyes set in can do well as the ball comes to the bat nicely. The side batting first will have a target score of 180 runs or above in mind.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Punjab Kings have a poor record against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and their middle order hasn't been at its best. They are on the top-heavy side and need contributions from the middle and lower-middle-order teams to win. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have found their mojo and have a strong batting lineup. We expect a close game, but RCB has an edge.   

Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.  

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