The match 6 of the TATA IPL 2024 will witness clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 25 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. RCB lost their first match against CSK, while PBKS won their first match against DC.
RCB is favourite to win this encounter against PBKS. Both teams have played 31 matches, with Bengaluru winning 14 games and Punjab winning 17 games so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the 3 key player battles to watch out for in the match 6 of the TATA IPL 2024 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.
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Here are the three key player battles to watch out for during the RCB vs PBKS match:
1) Faf du Plessis vs Kagiso Rabada
Faf du Plessis is known to give fast starts to his side, similarly Kagiso Rabada also likes to give early breakthroughs to his team. Faf will look to dominate Rabada, but might be challenged as the PBKS bowler ability to swing the ball both ways. This battle promises fireworks, with both looking to dominate each other.
2) Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
During the match against the Chennai Super Kings, Virat Kohli made a comeback after two-month break. He showcased some glimpses of his vintage form. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh will try to replicate his heroics from the last match against the Delhi Capitals. Therefore, it will be interesting to see that who gets an upper hand in the RCB vs PBKS clash.
3) Jonny Bairstow vs Mohammed Siraj
The PBKS wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has a great record against the RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj with a strike rate of 230 without getting out. However, Siraj knows how to tackle Bairstow from their recently concluded five Test match series and this intel could surely benefit him into this match scheduled to play at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.