IPL 2024, PBKS vs RCB: HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, Dharamsala Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

In the important meeting of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Punjab Kings (PBKS) again Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) they are ready to clash in a must-win game on Thursday. PBKS are determined to bounce back after a disappointing defeat in their previous outing, aiming to regain their momentum and strengthen their position in the tournament. Meanwhile, RCB will enter the tournament with high confidence, having secured a convincing win in their last match.

The attractive HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala will be the backdrop for this much-awaited contest between PBKS and RCB.

HPCA Stadium IPL Stats and Records:

• Absolute equivalent: 12
• Hitting 1st Won: 7
• Second call: 5
• Highest value: 232/2 in 20 overs for Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Lowest Price: 116 all out in 19 overs for Punjab Kings vs Deccan Chargers
• Most Successful Chases: 195/4 in 19.4 overs for Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
• Average scoring first: 179

HPCA Stadium Pitch Report:

The HPCA Stadium is renowned for its batting conditions, which often result in high-scoring encounters. With its tendency to provide bounce, which is very beneficial for fast bowlers, it has made a name for itself as a good place for batsmen. Set at a higher pitch, the pitch is expected to deliver swing with the new ball, giving an advantage to pace bowlers who can capitalize on movement. However, spinners can find little help as the pitch usually provides limited spin. All in all, it is expected to be a good place to hit, occasionally giving seamless movement to pedestrians.

Dharamsala weather forecast:

Dharamshala weather forecast ensures favorable conditions for cricket lovers. Although the weather is expected to be cloudy, there are no forecasts of rain. Temperatures are expected to hover around a comfortable 26 degrees Celsius, ensuring a comfortable environment for both players and spectators. In addition, the breeze, which does not exceed 5 kilometers per hour, and the average humidity levels of about 51% will contribute to the good conditions of the cricket match. In short, the weather conditions allow for an exciting day of cricket.

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Teams:

Kings of Punjab: Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran (c), Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone , Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Sira Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan

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