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PBKS Vs RCB first match in IPL today: Possible Playing-11, Head-to-Head Record, Pitch Report,
Published - 20-APR-2023 5:38 IST | Updated - 10-APR-2024 5:55 IST

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back with double-header matches, and the first match of the day will be between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The match will be played at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh, where both teams have won three matches each out of the six matches played between them. In this article, we will discuss the possible playing-11, head-to-head record, pitch report, weather conditions, and impact players of both teams.
Head-to-Head Record
Punjab and Bengaluru have played a total of 30 matches so far. In the overall head-to-head record, Punjab is ahead with 17 wins, while RCB has won 13 matches.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium is good for both batsmen and bowlers. In the initial overs, the pacers get a lot of help with their swing and bounce. As the match progresses, the pitch starts helping the batsmen.
Weather Conditions
The weather in Chandigarh on the day of the match will not be very hot, and it will be cloudy. The temperature will be between 31 to 17 degrees Celsius, and there is no possibility of rain.
Possible Playing-11 of both Teams
Punjab Kings:
Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Sam Karan, Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Shah Rukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact Players: Prabhsimran Singh, Nathan Ellis, Mohit Rathi, Rishi Dhawan.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Faf du Plessis (Captain), Virat Kohli, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (Wicketkeeper), Vanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Wayne Parnell, Vijaykumar Vaishakh.
Impact Players: David Willey, Akash Deep, Karn Sharma, Anuj Rawat.
The PBKS Vs RCB match promises to be an exciting encounter, given the head-to-head record and the possible playing-11 of both teams. Fans can expect an evenly contested match on a good batting and bowling wicket. The weather conditions are also favorable for cricket, and the match is expected to be played without any interruptions.
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