The match 58 of the TATA IPL 2024 will witness clash between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 9 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. PBKS with 8 points is on the 8th position. While RCB with 4 wins and 7 defeats in the IPL 2024 is on the 7th position.
Sam Curran is the skipper of PBKS, while Faf du Plessis is captaining RCB. Punjab has dominated Bangalore in the head to head encounters by winning 17 out of 32 matches. In this article, we will take a look at the 3 key player battles to watch out for in the match 58 of the TATA IPL 2024 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Here are the three key player battles to watch out for during the PBKS vs RCB match:
1) Will Jacks vs Harpreet Brar
Will Jacks with his match-winning unbeaten hundred against Gujarat Titans has proved himself that he can single-handedly win matches for his team. But it will not be that easy against a spinner like Harpreet Brar, who has been one of the most successful bowler against the RCB in the past and therefore it will be an exciting battle to watch out for in the PBKS vs RCB clash.
2) Shashank Singh vs Mohammed Siraj
Shashank Singh has displayed his explosive batting for PBKS this season. He has been consistently scoring runs and till now he has smashed 315 runs. He majorly likes to attack in the death overs, but this time around he will be up against by Mohammed Siraj, the most reliable bowler of RCB. Therefore, it will be an interesting to see who will come up on top in this battle.
3) Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada
Virat Kohli has been in the best form so far and has the Orange Cap with the most runs. The last tiem when he played against PBKS he was awarded with MOTM and that’s why he will be a big wicket. However, Kagiso Rabada will be there to challenge him. Rabada has dismissed Kohli 3 times in the IPL. So, it will be an interesting battle to watch out for.