The earlier two occasions Royal Challengers Bangalore received a match in its inexperienced package, the facet went on to play the finals (in 2011 and 2016). And the current victory towards Sunrisers Hyderabad within the inexperienced package could give Bangalore hope that stars are aligning of their favour. The luck issue, nevertheless, must be backed by optimistic leads to RCB’s remaining matches.
Sitting virtually on the fence of playoff qualification, Bangalore will probably be keen to extend its possibilities of a playoff berth with victory after they face Punjab Kings on May 13. The Faf du Plessis-led facet will come into the competition with a complete win towards Hyderabad.
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Opting to bat first, Royal Challengers Bangalore put 192 on board regardless of superior early jolts. Du Plessis stitched an important 105-run partnership with Rajat Patidar guiding the facet along with his expertise. A fast-fire 30 off 8 balls by Dinesh Karthik in direction of the top of the innings propelled Bangalore to a 190-plus rating.
When Hyderabad got here out to bat, Bangalore bowling unit led by Wanindu Hasaranga ensured that there have been no hiccups on their strategy to victory. Hasaranga picked a five-wicket haul as Sunrisers Hyderabad was packed up at 125.
Punjab Kings, alternatively, will probably be keen to go away the defeat towards Rajasthan Royals behind them and preserve their possibilities of a playoff qualification alive with their match’s second victory towards Bangalore.
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head:
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings have come nose to nose on 26 events. Out of which, Punjab has emerged victorious in 16 matches whereas 13 matches have gone in favour of the Bangalore facet. In the final 5 outings too Punjab has a 4-1 lead over Bangalore.
RCB vs PBKS earlier recreation
The final time the 2 groups clashed, PBKS defeated RCB by 5 wickets.
Last 5 outcomes:
Punjab Kings received by 5 wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore received by 6 runs
Punjab Kings received by 34 runs
Punjab Kings received by 8 wickets
Punjab Kings received by 97 runs
Here is the venue report of Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai (T20):
T20 matches performed: 16
Matches received by groups batting first: 8
Matches received by groups batting second: 8
Matches Tied: 0
Highest crew rating: 217/5 – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2022
Lowest crew rating: 68 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings, 2022
Highest profitable run chase: 211/4 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings, 2022
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