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by Sridhar | in Indian Premier League Predictions
Two teams with only a net run rate difference will be on view. Royal Challengers Bengaluru host old foes Punjab Kings on Friday. This match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru comes with our prediction of a home win.
Ahead of Wednesday’s match, RCB are third in the standings with eight points from six matches, level on points with two teams above and two below. Punjab Kings are one of those teams and are right below Bengaluru with only a marginal difference in run rate.
Bengaluru are coming off a nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals away from home on Sunday. It was a comprehensive 174-run chase that they achieved in just 17.3 overs. Phil Salt (208 runs, SR 185.71) and Virat Kohli (248 runs, SR 143.35) continue to master their starts and give them a big push.
The bowling duties are still shared by Josh Hazlewood (nine) and Krunal Pandya (eight), with the RCB’s powerplay bowling being a revelation.
Punjab, on the other hand, are the best side in the powerplays with the bat. Their 16-run win over Kolkata on Tuesday in Chandigarh, where they defended 111 runs, was a sensation, although it shouldn’t paper over the cracks.
Shreyas Iyer (250) remains their best batter, but his failures have seen the team crash down, while the bowlers still lack penetration.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Punjab Kings Key Points
- Bengaluru won their last three matches against Punjab.
- RCB won four of their six matches this season.
- Punjab lost six of their last seven matches played at this venue in Bengaluru.
- Punjab also lost five of the last six matches they played here against the Royal Challengers.
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Our Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Prediction
From the lows of failing to defend a high score to the highs of defending a low score – Punjab Kings had a rollercoaster ride in their last two matches. While they travel to Bengaluru with some confidence, their experience playing at this venue hasn’t been great. RCB are also coming off a comprehensive win and will be desperate to break their four-game alternating sequence of wins and losses. Although both teams have some in-form players who can be game changers, our Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings prediction is Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins the match.
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