PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI: Devdutt Padikkal set for return after batting fiasco at home, all expected changes here

Within a couple of days, it is time for a rematch between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. RCB are licking their wounds after the batting fiasco in rain-curtailed game which led to third consecutive defeat at home. RCB will look to return the favour and climb up the table by beating Shreyas Iyer's PBKS at their home. 

PBKS are likely to go with an unchanged side in the encounter. Josh Inglis showed glimpses of what he can do and it may keep Glenn Maxwell on the sidelines. Also, Harpreet Brar did a good job barring the tough last over where he was whacked for three sixes by Tim David. Also, Iyer will be much confident give Yuzvendra Chahal has regained his form. 

PBKS Predicted Playing XI plus impact player: 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis(wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

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On the other hand, RCB will make one obvious change to the side by bringing back Devdutt Padikkal. The left-handed batter may have prevented a collapse on April 18. This will mean that Manoj Bhandage who was used as impact player will warm the benches. So far, Padikkal has scored 119 runs from six innings.

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RCB Predicted Playing XI plus impact player: 

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

PBKS vs RCB Weather and Pitch Report: 

It is expected to be a batting track where bowlers will have a chance to dominate as well. Spinners can play a crucial role since its a day/night game. Rain is unlikely to play spoilsport in the high-voltage clash in the day.

PBKS vs RCB Full Squads:

RCB Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

PBKS Squad: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash