RCB vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match 6 Match-Ups: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against Punjab Kings in the sixth match of IPL 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

In their respective opening games, Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a 6-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings, while Punjab Kings secured a solid start by defeating Delhi Capitals by 4 wickets.

Punjab Kings holds a head-to-head advantage over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, having won 17 out of 31 encounters. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to turn the tables in their favor at home.

1. Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada

Virat Kohli is a consistent batter for RCB and a headache for every bowler when he is playing. However, things are different for him when facing Rabada, who has dismissed him thrice, giving away just 27 runs.

2. Shikhar Dhawan vs Mohammed Siraj

Shikhar Dhawan has stood tall against RCB key bowler Siraj, scoring 35 runs off 27 deliveries at an average of 35.00 after getting dismissed once.

3. Faf du Plessis vs Kagiso Rabada

Faf du Plessis has an excellent record against Punjab Kings, registering six 50+ scores in his last nine appearances. However, the Proteas batter will need to be cautious against his countryman pacer Rabada, who has dismissed him twice after conceding just 16 runs off 14 deliveries.

4. Glenn Maxwell vs Kagiso Rabada

Glenn Maxwell departed on a duck in his first game against Chennai Super Kings, and he might have a concern facing Rabada, who has dismissed him thrice after conceding 41 runs.

5. Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh

Virat Kohli has found it easy to face Arshdeep Singh, scoring 44 runs at a strike rate of 191.30. The Chinnaswamy Stadium suits Kohli’s batting style, and his record against the in-form Arshdeep makes him the one to watch on Monday.