In the 27th match of IPL 2023, the Kings of Punjab will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home. Bangalore had to face defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings in their last match. At the same time, Punjab defeated Lucknow in an exciting match.
Punjab was overshadowed by Lucknow
Captain Shikhar Dhawan is expected to return to the playing XI of Punjab. Dhawan had missed the previous matches due to a shoulder injury and in his absence, the team was led by Sam Karan.
In the batting against Lucknow, Sikandar Raza had done wonders for the team with the bat, while Shah Rukh Khan had rained fours and sixes in the last over. At the same time, the performance of the bowlers of the team was also excellent in the last match.
The victory slipped from the hands of RCB in the last overs
Royal Challengers Bangalore's performance against Chennai Super Kings was exceptional. However, the team could not win due to the continuous loss of big wickets in the last over. In batting, Glenn Maxwell and Faf Duplesey had cut a lot with the bat, while Dinesh Karthik also appeared in form for the first time this season.
Bowling a concern for RCB
However, bowling will be a matter of concern for RCB. Except for Siraj against CSK, other bowlers of the team looted runs fiercely. Wayne Parnell had spent 48 runs in his four overs, while Vijay Kumar had looted 62 runs. At the same time, Vanindu Hasaranga and Harshal Patel were also thrashed. RCB team can give Josh Hazlewood a chance in playing XI in this match.
PBKS vs RCB Probable Playing 11
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11: Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Sikandar Raza, Sam Karan, Jitesh Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing 11: Virat Kohli, Faf Duplesey, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik, Wayne Parnell/ Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Mohammed Siraj.
