PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Stats & Injury Updates of Match 26, IPL 2021

PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: The 26^th match of the 14^th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) will be played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday, April 30, 2021.

PBKS vs RCB Match Preview

KL Rahul and his men will go head to head against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League 2021 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. 

Both the teams are facing contrasting fortune in the ongoing season of the cash-rich league. While Punjab Kings have managed only two wins in the six games. Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, have lost only one match out of the six they played. 

Talking about the points table, Punjab Kings are placed at the sixth spot with 4 points in their account. Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, are currently placed at the third spot in the points tally with 10 points in their pocket. 

For Punjab Kings, a flaky middle-order has always been an issue for them after the top-order gives them a good start. KL Rahul has scored 240 runs in 6 games and looks in solid touch. Punjab have however used up mostly all their combinations and still have not been able to deliver results.

Their opponents, Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, have been the surprise package of IPL 2021 so far. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, the RCB has won five out of their six games.

The onus will be on captain Virat Kohli and deputy AB de Villiers to fire the RCB to a win, with the likes of Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj impressing with the ball in IPL 2021.

Both teams look well-matched on paper, but the Royal Challengers Bangalore will hold the advantage heading into the game, given their squad balance and the momentum they currently carry. Either way, both teams will look to top the table with a win on Friday. 

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads and Dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 26 of the 14^th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, April 30, 2021.

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PBKS vs RCB Match Details

• Match: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 26
• Date: Friday, April 30, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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PBKS vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium will be a sporting track with equal assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. While there shouldn’t be many swings available for fast bowlers, altering their pace should be a decent option for them.

The spinners should get the ball to grip and turn off the surface, which should make for an exciting contest between bat and ball in the middle overs.

Both teams will look to bat first upon winning the toss, with the pitch likely to slow down as the match progresses. 160-170 should be a good total, with wickets in hand being key to the outcome of the game.

Weather Conditions

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be extremely hot with temperatures hovering around 42 degrees Celsius. While there are no chances of rain interruptions in the match, heavy dew could play a major role in determining the winner of the match.

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Average First Innings Score

The average first innings score at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad considering the last 5 matches played here is 152 runs.

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Record of Chasing Team

Based on the last 5 matches played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad —

• Matches Won: 3
• Matches Lost: 2
• No Result: 0

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PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head

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Punjab Kings & Royal Challengers Bangalore Form

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Punjab Kings & Royal Challengers Bangalore Squads

Punjab Kings Squads

KL Rahul (C & WK), Mohammad Shami, Fabian Allen, Jalaj Saxena, Utkarsh Singh, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Dawid Malan, Mayank Agarwal, Harpreet Brar, Moises Henriques, Murugan Ashwin, Mandeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jhye Richardson, Nicholas Pooran, Chris Gayle, Chris Jordan, Sarfaraz Khan, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Riley Meredith, Darshan Nalkande.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Squads

Virat Kohli (C), Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Finn Allen, K.S Bharat, Navdeep Saini, Kane Richardson, Washington Sundar, Rajat Patidar, AB de Villiers, Sachin Baby, Pavan Deshpande, Devdutt Padikkal, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mohammed Siraj, Shahbaz Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Harshal Patel, Dan Christian.

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PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings

KL Rahul (C & WK), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Moises Henriques, Shahrukh Khan, Chris Jordan, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (C), Washington Sundar, AB de Villiers (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Christian, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammad Siraj, Navdeep Saini.

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Top 5 Picks For PBKS vs RCB 

1. KL Rahul

KL Rahul becomes an automatic choice in Punjab Kings’ fixtures, as he has been one of the most consistent batsmen for the side throughout the years, and this edition too. He has accumulated 240 runs in the 6 games he has played so far.

2. Harshal Patel

He is a prime contender for the Purple Cap in this season. The RCB seamer has picked up at least 2 wickets in all of his last 5 games.

3. Virat Kohli

He has not been consistent in this season and his innings have seen quite ups and downs. Being the captain of the team, he has huge responsibilities to deliver with the bat as he is a player who knows ins and outs of the game. He has scored 163 runs in 6 innings and is a safe pick for multiplier once again.

4. Glenn Maxwell

He is in brilliant form this year. He has scored 223 runs in 5 innings at a brilliant average and must be eyeing for another big knock.

5. AB de Villiers

A fantasy team without him would be like playing cricket without a bat. He has always been a warrior for his side. In the last game against DC, he has smashed unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and is expected to play another big knock on Friday.

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Fantasy Points of Top 5 Picks For PBKS vs RCB

Player	Fantasy Points
KL Rahul	33, 89, 8, 84, 18
Harshal Patel	54, 77, 79, 68, 64
Virat Kohli	18, 13, 100, 18, 53
Glenn Maxwell	34, 31, 20, 105, 92
AB de Villiers	134, 8, 12, 117, 19

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PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

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• Wicket-Keeper: AB de Villiers, KL Rahul
• Batsmen: Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal
• All-Rounders: Washington Sundar
• Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Ravi Bishnoi

• Captain: AB de Villiers
• Vice-Captain: KL Rahul

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Fantasy Team Prediction 2

• Wicket-Keeper: AB de Villiers, KL Rahul
• Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar
• All-Rounders: Deepak Hooda
• Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Chris Jordan, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh

• Captain: KL Rahul
• Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli

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PBKS vs RCB Streaming & Broadcasting Details:

• Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
• Broadcasting: Star Sports Network

PBKS vs RCB Probable Winner

Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.