The fight for IPL 2024's playoffs race heats up as resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash with the unpredictable Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday, May 9. After a disastrous start, RCB have clawed their way back with three convincing victories. This winning streak has not only lifted RCB team's spirits but propelled them to seventh in the points table. With eight points from 11 games, a playoff berth remains a mathematical possibility for RCB if they win their remaining matches.
PBKS face a similar situation, currently sitting eighth with the same number of points. However, only one team can reach the crucial 14-point mark from this encounter.
Having already defeated PBKS earlier this season and riding a three-game winning streak, RCB appears to hold the edge heading into this clash. Can they extend their dominance and close the gap on the playoffs, or will the unpredictable Kings pull off an upset? Thursday's match promises high-octane action with both teams desperate for points.
A look at live streaming details of PBKS vs RCB's match:
Where will the IPL 2024 match between PBKS and RCB be played?
Match 58 of IPL 2024 between PBKS and RCB will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
What time will the IPL 2024 match between PBKS and RCB begin?
IPL 2024 clash between PBKS and RCB will begin at 7:30 PM IST on May 9.
Which TV channels will broadcast PBKS vs RCB IPL 2024 match?
The PBKS vs RCB match will be telecast on TV on the Star Sports network in India.
Where can I livestream the IPL 2024 match between PBKS and RCB?
The PBKS and RCB match can be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and its website free of cost.
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How have PBKS and RCB fared against each other in IPL so far?
Bangalore and Punjab have competed in 32 matches in the IPL. Of these encounters, Bangalore has secured victories in 15 matches, while Punjab has triumphed in 17.
Punjab Kings' squad
Sam Curran (c), Matthew Short, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's squad
Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan.
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