Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2022
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THE FACTS
When is Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings on and what time does it start? Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings will take place on Friday 13th May, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings taking place? Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings will take place at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, India
Where can I get tickets for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings on in the UK? Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE
- In what is fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s penultimate fixture of the IPL league stage, it is absolutely crucial that they beat a side with four less points than them to give themselves the best possible chance of remaining inside the top four come the end of the league.
- Two straight wins see RCB enter this encounter in form and with momentum behind them with Sri Lankan international star Wanindu Hasaranga proving himself as one of the most dangerous bowlers in the tournament today, most recently accruing a five-wicket-haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad with his mystery spin.
PUNJAB KINGS
- With three fixtures to go for Punjab Kings, they still maintain a chance of reaching the play-offs although this match realistically is must-win for them following defeat last time out at the hands of Rajasthan Royals.
- A half-century from Jonny Bairstow at the top of the order was most welcome from a Punjab perspective when taking into account his poor form throughout the tournament, with the England batter since arriving late following international duty and another significant contribution from him here could prove decisive.
THE PREDICTION
Punjab Kings have simply not been able to maintain a high level of performance consistently across the 2022 IPL so far and their record of five wins and six defeats is testament to that. It does make them a difficult team to predict, but in Royal Challengers Bangalore they face a strong opponent who look like that could be hitting their straps at just the right time. Despite the struggles of Virat Kohl, RCB boast enough depth within their batting for cover for that and their bowlers led by Hasaranga’s mystery spin make for formidable opposition. Therefore, back RCB to make it three consecutive IPL victories and take a step closer to the playoffs.
