Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XI Of Both Teams

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 58th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Thursday. Having won four games out of 11, PBKS are placed eighth in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, RCB are currently placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings with eight points on the board after winning four matches out of 11.

Ahead of another exciting clash between these teams, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.

PBKS Predicted XI

Prabhsimran Singh

Prabhsimran Singh will open the innings for PBKS in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan. He eventually found his form in IPL 2024 and has scored 251 runs in 11 matches. With a fifty-plus score and strike rate of 156.88 to his name, the right-hander will aim to guide his team to a brisk start on Thursday.

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow's recent batting performances have been remarkable. Sporting an impressive average of 32.13 and a strike rate of 163.69, he has amassed 257 runs in nine matches. The English wicketkeeper-batter has even notched a century in IPL 2024 and will be determined to challenge RCB's bowlers in front of the home crowd.

Rilee Rossouw

Rilee Rossouw didn't have an ideal beginning to his IPL 2024 journey, but he has steadily found a bit of form. In five matches, Rossouw has accumulated 79 runs, highlighted by a rapid 43-run cameo against CSK. Having scored at a strike rate of 151.92, the South African international will be determined to make a significant impact against RCB in the upcoming fixture on Thursday.

Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh plays a crucial role in the Punjab Kings' batting lineup. With 315 runs in 11 matches, the hard-hitting batter flaunts