• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Dream11/My11Circle Team for today's match - March 25, 02:00 pm GMT | IPL 2024.

  • The battle will be held at the iconic M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

IPL 2024, RCB vs PBKS: My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Shikhar Dhawan, Arshdeep Singh and Jitesh Sharma

The scene is set for an electrifying showdown as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to face off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the sixth match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This highly anticipated clash will unfold at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday, March 25.

RCB enters the fray following a setback against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the tournament opener, eager to rebound with a strong performance. Meanwhile, Punjab enters with confidence soaring after a triumphant start against the Delhi Capitals (DC), aiming to maintain their momentum.

IPL 2024, RCB vs PBKS:

  • Date and time: March 25; 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST
  • Venue: M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru

M Chinnaswamy Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy ground is widely known for its reputation as a batting paradise. Its shorter boundaries make it an ideal setting for batters to unleash their power and score big runs with relative ease. Conversely, it poses a considerable challenge for seam bowlers, who often find it difficult to contain the flow of runs as the ball comes off the surface favourably for the batters.

However, amidst this favouritism towards batters, spinners can find some opportunities to shine, especially during the middle overs when the pitch might offer some turn and grip. This makes them pivotal in slowing down the scoring rate and taking crucial wickets to stem the flow of runs. Overall, a gripping contest can be expected to take place at this venue.

RCB vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:

  • Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma
  • Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
  • Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel

RCB vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Virat Kohli (c), Liam Livingstone (vc)
Choice 2: Glenn Maxwell (c), Kagiso Rabada (vc)

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RCB vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:

Dinesh Karthik, Jonny Bairstow, Anuj Rawat, Sikandar Raza

RCB vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (March 25, 02:00 PM GMT):

RCB vs PBKS - IPL 2024
RCB vs PBKS – IPL 2024 (Screengrab: Dream11)

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Match Prediction:

Case 1:

  • RCB wins the toss and bowls first
  • Powerplay score: 45-50
  • PBKS total: 160-170

Case 2:

  • PBKS wins the toss and bowls first
  • Powerplay score: 55-60
  • RCB total: 180-185

Team bowling first to win the contest.

Squads

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

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

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