PBKS Playing 11 for Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 27 of IPL 2023; Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team Prediction
Published on: Apr 19, 2023 4:24 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 19, 2023 4:32 pm IST
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is in full swing and the 27th game of the tournament promises to be an exciting affair between the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday, April 20.
Punjab Kings are coming off a thrilling win against Lucknow Super Giants and are looking to build momentum in the tournament. Led by the experienced Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab Kings will be hoping to register yet another win and move up the IPL 2023 standings.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore are struggling in the tournament and are in desperate need of a win. The team lost their previous game against Chennai Super Kings and the Faf du Plessis-led side will be eager to bounce back and get their campaign back on track.
Punjab Kings Playing XI Team NewsÂ
- Liam Livingstone and Shikhar Dhawan will go fitness test today. If fit both will be available for PBKS vs RCB match.
- If Shikhar Dhawan fails the fitness test, Sam Curran will continue to lead the side.
- Atharva Taide will open with Prabhsimran in absence of Shikhar Dhawan
- Rishi Dhawan/Rahul Chahar are likely to be impact players.
PBKS Playing 11
1. Prabhsimran Singh
2. *Shikhar Dhawan (c)
3. Matthew Short
4. Sikandar Raza
5. Jitesh Sharma (wk)
6. Sam Curran
7. Shahrukh Khan
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Rishi Dhawan
11. Arshdeep Singh
Note – Shikhar Dhawan’s availability is subject to fitness.
Punjab Kings Squad
Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh, Matthew Short
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PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
Arshdeep Singh Stats in IPL
Arshdeep Singh has been the best bowler for the Punjab Kings side and he will be likely to continue his wicket-taking form, according to our PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction.
Matches | Wickets | Last 3 performances in IPL | Last 3 Performances against RCBÂ | BBM in IPL |
42 | 48 | 1/22, 1/33, 1/20 | 1/27, 1/31, 0/42 | 5/32 |
Shikhar Dhawan Stats in IPL
The Punjab Kings skipper missed out in the last match due to a shoulder injury and his fitness is still an issue but the opener will be eager to play and make contribution with the bat.
Matches | Runs | Last 3 performances in IPL | Performances against RCB | Highest Score in IPL |
210 | 6477 | 8, 99*, 40 | 21, 43, 43 | 106* |
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