Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium is all set to host the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2024 match on Monday, March 25. The match starts at 7:30 pm IST and is the first home match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Faf du Plessis-led RCB will now play three consecutive home matches against Punjab Kings, KKR and LSG.
The weakness of their bowling attack was exposed by Chennai Super Kings in the first game of the season. The other rivals will also look to take advantage of the same in the remaining matches for Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bangalore could not defend the 173 they scored at Chepauk against Chennai Super Kings. With the Bengaluru franchise returning to Chinnaswamy for three key games of the season, their preparation must be perfect.
Alzarri Joseph (Rs. 11.50 crore), Yash Dayal (Rs. 5 crore), Tom Curran (Rs. 1.5 crore), Lockie Ferguson (Rs. 2 crore), Swapnil Singh (Rs. 20 lakhs), Saurav Chauhan (Rs. 20 lakhs) were the players signed by RCB in the IPL 2024 auction. They signed three experienced bowlers, all of whom have high economy rates in the domestic T20 leagues. Joseph, who played the match against CSK, gave runs with an economy of 10.40.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, won their first match of IPL 2024 campaign against Delhi Capitals, where they chased down their own 175 to win at Mullanpur. They showed good potential with bat and ball. In the end, it was a comfortable victory for Punjab Kings, who will go into this match with confidence. In the end they defeated the Capitals by four wickets.
Talking about head to head, both the teams played 31 games, PBKS won 17 games and RCB 14. Bangalore won the previous game but Punjab won three of the last five games.
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RCB vs PBKS Weather Report Live Today & Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report – IPL 2024 Match 6
Bangalore Weather Report
Bengaluru in recent times has been experiencing quite hot and humid weather conditions. There has also been a lack of rain in the city in recent days. Weather conditions will be hot and humid with temperatures of 34 degrees throughout the day. Temperatures will hover around 25 degrees during the day and dewy conditions could help the chasing team.
Humidity will be around 35 degrees and there is no threat of rain. Bengaluru city has had water issues of late but the KSCA has confirmed that there will be no such concerns during the IPL.
Tone Analysis
The Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch has been conducive to batting over the years. Over the years, it turns out to be a batting paradise in the IPL. It is a very difficult terrain to defend and that is why teams prefer to pursue it in this place.
Chasing teams have won more games at this venue than teams batting first. Scores of over 200 have been consistently posted and chased at the venue. The wicket has seen the most sixes in the IPL.
Impact of weather on RCB vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match 6
The RCB vs PBKS IPL 2024 match to be played in Banglore is not likely to be affected by rain. The weather forecast is pretty good, temperatures will probably be around 25 degrees and there is no chance of rain. The good weather conditions allow us to have a high-scoring competition.
Conclusion
The Chinnaswamy is a very difficult terrain to defend. RCB, who failed to defend 173 in their first game against CSK, play their next three games at home with their players facing good batting teams.
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