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RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2024 journey has just begun, but it's already highlighted a glaring weakness in their bowling department. Their defeat against Chennai Super Kings exposed this vulnerability, particularly in their strategy and execution. The pacers seemed fixated on a short-pitched approach, while the spinners failed to capitalize on the slowing Chepauk pitch.

In contrast, CSK's spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana, managed to trouble the batters with their performance. As RCB prepares to face Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, they must confront the challenges posed by the venue's characteristics. Known for short boundaries and a fast outfield, it's not a conducive environment for RCB's spinners.

The stats further emphasize the daunting task ahead. The stadium has witnessed teams scoring over 200 runs in an innings 27 times, with an average first innings score of 172 in the IPL. This places additional pressure on RCB's pace bowlers, who must step up against Punjab.

In the previous match, Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, and Yash Dayal heavily relied on bouncers but struggled with line and length, resulting in high run rates. Cameron Green, although he picked up wickets, leaked runs due to inconsistency in his deliveries.

With the upcoming match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a one-dimensional bowling approach could prove disastrous. RCB needs to utilize their diverse skill set more effectively to adapt to the conditions.

GT vs MI Live Streaming Details:

The game will start at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place half an hour before the start of the match. Live on Star Sports and Jio.

GT vs MI Head To Head Records:

PBKS has a slight advantage over RCB in terms of the head-to-head record. Out of the 31 matches between the teams, Punjab has won 17 to Bengaluru’s 14.

RCB vs PBKS Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat(w), Dinesh Karthik, Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Akash Deep, Suyash Prabhudessai, Swapnil Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Mahipal Lomror, Will Jacks, Manoj Bhandage, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Tom Curran, Reece Topley

Punjab Kings Squad: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Chris Woakes, Rishi Dhawan, Sikandar Raza, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh

 

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