PBKS vs RCB LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Virat Kohli All Smiles As PBKS Drop Him Twice In Do-Or-Die Clash

PBKS vs RCB Live: OUT!

2.2 – Faf du Plessis is gone! That is a big blow to RCB that too way early in this do-or-die game against PBKS. Vidhwath Kaverappa claims the wicket that is also his maiden wicket in the Indian Premier League.

RCB 20/1 (3)

Live Score: 8-run over

Arshdeep Singh troubled RCB opener Virat Kohli in the over and conceded only 8 runs in it. Both Kohli and Faf du Plessis are trying hard to score some quick runs but PBKS bowlers have done a decent job so far.

RCB 19/0 (2)

PBKS vs RCB Live: Catches dropped!

Ashutosh Sharma dropped a tough chance in the first over of the match. Kohli got a leading edge on the third ball of Vidhwath Kaverappa. Ashutosh Sharma ran behind from point but failed to take the catch. It was a really tough chance to be honest. On the final ball too, Faf du Plessis got a life after his catch was dropped at cover.

RCB 11/0 (1)

Live Score: Match begins!

Virat Kohli is on strike, Vidhwath Kaverappa has the new ball in hand. Faf du Plessis is at the other end. Here we go…

PBKS vs RCB Live: Impact subs –

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal, Mayank Dagar

Punjab Kings: Harpreet Brar, Tanay Thyagarajan, Rishi Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Nathan Ellis

PBKS vs RCB Live: Here are the playing XIs –

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson

Live Score: Maxwell out, Ferguson in for RCB

“Would’ve done the same. Been a great turnaround for us. Last few games we’ve been clinical. Focus remains the same, not too much on the table, just the way we want to play. Maxwell out for Lockie Ferguson,” said RCB captain Faf du Plessis.

PBKS vs RCB Live: PBKS drop Rabada

“Going to bowl. Looks like they’ve watered the wicket a bit, might be something early on. Looking to put RCB under pressure early. With the side we’ve picked today, looking to take wickets with the new ball. Pretty simple for us now – need few results to go for us and win our remaining games. Livingstone comes in for Rabada. Our strength is our batting,” said PBKS’ stand-in captain Sam Curran.

Live Score: PBKS opt to bowl!

Punjab Kings stand-in captain Sam Curran won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL 2024 game.

Live Score: “Unpredictable” PBKS

PBKS, on the other hand, will be low on confidence having suffered an inexplicable batting collapse against Chennai Super Kings. The Kings showcased their very best and worst against CSK. Their bowlers were all over the CSK batters but the batting unit choked. It was a example of how Punjab’s season has been this year — unpredictable.

PBKS vs RCB Live: Siraj back in form

RCB’s bowling department has started clicking with Mohammed Siraj, who is in India’s T20 World Cup squad, finally finding his rhythm. Yash Dayal and Vijaykumar Vyshak also did well against GT and RCB will expect them to continue in the same vein.

IPL 2024 Live Score: Kohli has the Orange Cap

Virat Kohli remains consistent at the top. He has the Orange Cap currently. Meanwhile, skipper Faf du Plessis broke his string of poor scores with a belligerent knock in the last game. Will Jacks also impressed with a match-winning century against GT, and Cameron Green showcased his all-round skills with crucial contributions in runs and wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2024 Live: RCB hold an edge over PBKS

Punjab Kings too stare at a similar situation as that of RCB. They occupy the eighth spot, having collected eight points from 11 games. However, between the two — only one team can reach the all-important 14 points mark. Having beaten PBKS earlier in the season and heading to this clash with three wins on the trot, RCB will feel more confident than the hosts.

Live Score: RCB still alive in playoff race

After a horrendous start to the season, RCB have managed to claw their way back into the tournament. They have the winning momentum on their side, having won their last three games comprehensively. The wins have not only boosted their sagging morale but also taken them to the seventh spot in the points table. With eight points from 11 games, RCB can still make the playoffs if they win all their remaining three fixtures although the chances are slim.

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A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League match in Dharamsala on Thursday.