The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling IPL match on Monday, 25 March 2024.
The Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, have been in the IPL since the inaugural season in 2008, but they have yet to win the coveted title. Even though they made it to the final in 2014 and lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders, they had only finished in the top four once before in the first season. Following their consecutive seasons of sixth-place finishes from 2019 to 2022, Punjab suffered a setback in 2023, falling to eighth place in the team standings. They now hope to turn things around and perform better this time.
As for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), they also have yet to win the coveted IPL title, even though they made it to the final three times. They almost made the playoffs last year, but an excellent hundred by Shubman Gill dashed their hopes in the playoff eliminator. RCB has kept most of the players from their 2023 season team, but they have added some strategic players to make their lineup stronger, which makes them look stronger on paper.
Below, GOAL brings everything you need to watch today's IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings fixture.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings: Date & Kick-off Time
RCB will face off against the PBKS in a highly anticipated IPL match on Monday, 25 March 2024 (early morning Tuesday for fans in Australia). The action will take place at 01:00 am AEDT at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
| Date | Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 01:00 am AEDT |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
How to watch RCB vs PBKS IPL match online - TV Channels & Live Streams
Cricket fans in Australia can watch the Royal Challengers Bangalore take on the Punjab Kings live on Foxtel on TV or stream live on Kayo Sports.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team News
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Team News
Virat Kohli had an incredible season last year and formed a strong opening partnership with Faf du Plessis. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking for them to continue their outstanding performance this season, especially with Green joining the team and giving them a more potent middle order.
Dinesh Karthik is in his last season with R; they are counting on him to return to the form he showed in the 2022 IPL and help the team finish the games well.
Though Wanindu Hasaranga's departure casts doubt on this team's spinning unit, the addition of three decent seamers—Joseph, Dayal, and Ferguson—has strengthened RCB's pace bowling attack. Luckily, the team doesn't have too many injuries right now, which gives them a sense of stability as they prepare for the tournament.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team News
With a lineup full of power hitters, Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, are expected to start strong. Dhawan is anticipated to be the team's anchor in the center of an aggressively batting-oriented lineup.
Although Punjab's bowling ability is sometimes overlooked, they have one of the league's most potent pace attacks this season. While Nathan Ellis and Harshal Patel are well-known for their potency in the game's last moments, Arshdeep Singh is dependable at the beginning and death overs of the match. Experienced South African seamer Kagiso Rabada is leading the pace attack.
Additionally, Punjab Kings have a powerful spin combination in Rahul Chahar and Harpreet Brar, enhanced by Liam Livingstone's adaptability. The Kings are ready to leave their mark on the Indian Premier League (IPL) with this well-rounded and formidable lineup.
Head-to-Head Record
Here is a record of the last five meetings between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Punjab Kings in IPL matches:
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 20 April 2023 | RCB won by 24 runs |
| 13 May 2022 | PBKS won by 55 runs |
| 27 March 2022 | PBKS won by 5 wickets |
| 03 October 2021 | RCB won by 6 runs |
| 30 April 2021 | PBKS won by 34 runs |