The Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on the Punjab Kings in match no. 60 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The BLR vs PBKS match will be played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Friday, May 13, 2022.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore have been in a good form this season. The Faf du Plessis-side have secured 7 wins in the tournament so far and are currently sitting comfortably in the fourth position in the points table. Punjab Kings have been on a naverage run of form this season so far. They have 5 wins and 6 losses already and the road to playoffs looks very difficult.
Match Details
| Match | BLR vs PBKS, Match 60, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Friday, May 13, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
BLR vs PBKS: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the Brabourne Stadium has been a batting paradise for some time now. Teams have amassed massive totals over the years and batting second has been the go-to for teams winning the toss.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the BLR vs PBKS match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 33 – 29 degrees celsius.
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BLR vs PBKS: Head to Head
Looking back at the last few encounters between these two sides, it seems the Punjab Kings have had the upper hand in the last 5 games, having won 4 out of the last 5.
BLR vs PBKS Dream 11 Top Pick and Player Stats
Faf du Plessis
The newly-appointed captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Faf du Plessis has been in an unbelievably good form with the bat in hand. The former Chennai Super Kings player has scored a total of 389 runs in his 12 innings.
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva is another Bangalore player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the 12 matches he has played. The Legbreak bowler has already picked up 21 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Shikhar Dhawan
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has scored a total of 381 runs in his 11 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 42.33. Bangalore will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Punjab.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is another Punjab player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the ten matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 18 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For BLR vs PBKS
- Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shikhar Dhawan
- All-rounders:Â Liam Livingstone, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed
- Bowlers:Â Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva
- Vice-Captain:Â Kagiso Rabada
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For BLR vs PBKS
- Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik, Jitesh Sharma
- Batters: Mayank Agarwal, Faf du Plessis, Shikhar Dhawan
- All-rounders:Â Liam Livingstone, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed
- Bowlers:Â Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Liam Livingstone
- Vice-Captain:Â Faf du Plessis
BLR vs PBKS Probable XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore:Â Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood
Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma
BLR vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Royal Challengers Bangalore should be the favourite to win the contest. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Punjab Kings can register the win in the BLR vs PBKS match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
