While talking about the similarities and dissimilarities, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has had a lot to prove at their home venue. And, on the other side, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) had a mixed show in the ongoing IPL 2019. Here we at Sportzwiki have come up with a prediction for the game No. 42 of the season scheduled to kick-off at Bengaluru on April 24 at 8:00 PM IST.
In the twelfth edition of the IPL, RCB went on to lose six straight games before winning three in the last four. On the other side, Punjab are placed fifth on the list with five wins in 10 matches.
For RCB, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker. He has snared 14 wickets in 10 matches.
On the other side, KXIP skipper Ravichandran Ashwin has bagged 11 in 10 games. It’s going to be interesting to see Chris Gayle and KL Rahul facing yet again their old franchise.
The resurgent-looking RCB would not leave things easier for the visitors. Virat Kohli, who has been in some form, will be eyeing to continue their domination following a one-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On the other side, KXIP has lost their battle against Delhi Capitals by five wickets.
In short, it’s going to be battle of nerves with hosts delivering following the inclusion of speedster Dale Steyn.
Predicted Playing XI:
RCB: Parthiv Patel (wk), Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers, Moeen Ali, Yuzvendra Chahal, Colin de Grandhomme, Navdeep Saini, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Shivam Dube
KXIP: Chris Gayle, KL Rahul (wk), Mayank Agarwal, Mandeep Singh, David Miller, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Murugan Ashwin, Hardus Viljoen, Mohammed Shami, Sam Curran and Harpreet Brar
Pitch Report:
Well, the previous two games have been high-scoring, we could witness another blitz from in-form batters while considering the combination of both the teams. With the shorter boundaries on each of it is sides, it’s going to be an arduous task for the bowlers.
Weather Forecast:
It’s been hot and humid overall in India. With situation prevailing same, Bangalore will witness the maximum of 35-degree centigrade. Bengaluru has witnessed fair weather with temperature going down to 25 in the night.
In the second half of the game, the humidity would be around 47 per cent. Thus, it means bowlers have to give their best while bowling with sweaty palms.
There’re no chances of rain as winds will blow between 10-12 kph.
Match Prediction:
It isn’t going to be easy for RCB at their den, but the way they’ve shown some promise has ignited the hopes of their fans.
After six losses on the trot, RCB has regrouped to win three games in their last four.
They stand a chance to win the battle against Punjab. On a batting paradise, the team winning the toss will opt to field first.
Given to the pool of star players, we could expect 200-plus score at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
All in all, it’s going to be yet another night for batters to thrash bowlers all around the park.