IPL 2021, RCB vs PBKS Preview: Royal Challengers Bangalore Eye Playoff Spot, Punjab Kings Glance To Keep Alive

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings meet in Fit 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Sunday. The fit might be performed at Sharjah Cricket Stadium with so much at stake for each groups. A win for RCB will assist protected a berth within the playoffs whilst Punjab Kings desperately want a victory to stick in best 4 rivalry. Each groups come into the fit behind contrasting wins. RCB coasted to victory over Rajasthan Royals of their earlier recreation whilst PBKS registered a nervy win towards Kolkata Knight Riders.

After a sluggish begin to existence within the UAE leg, RCB have hit some shape with Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell impressing with the bat. The bowling division is being led by way of present Crimson Cap holder Harshal Patel with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal additionally making massive contributions.

RCB had misplaced their opening two suits of the UAE leg however have registered two consecutive victories to scouse borrow a march over the others within the race for the playoffs.

And each wins got here towards robust opposition in Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. The convincing victories helped Virat Kohli’s group make stronger their web run-rate, which at one time used to be worst within the league.

Punjab Kings too cross into the fit at the again of a win. They beat high-flying KKR by way of 5 wickets, chasing down a difficult goal with 3 balls to spare. PBKS are these days 5th within the issues desk with 10 issues, identical selection of issues as 3 different groups (KKR, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians).

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A win might be an important to PBKS’ purpose however there’s a lot that wishes sorting. Whilst KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have made a addiction out of giving their group good begins, PBKS’ middle-order hasn’t truly fired.

Chris Gayle is now not a part of IPL 2021, whilst Nicholas Pooran has did not are living upto expectancies. Aiden Markram has been excellent in patches. Tamil Nadu big-hitter Shahrukh Khan got here to the group’s rescue towards KKR with an excellent cameo however Punjab will for sure want others to make larger contributions if they’re to move a ways within the event.