IPL 2024, PBKS vs RCB LIVE Scorecard© BCCI
PBKS vs RCB live updates, IPL 2024: Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar eye recovery for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with two downs in their IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. PBKS dropped Kohli's catch twice in the first two overs. At the second chance, Kohli was spotted smiling. Earlier, Punjab Kings stand-in captain Sam Curran won the toss and opted to bowl first in the knockout match. The loser of the game is eliminated from the playoff race, while the winner keeps their slim hopes alive. Liam Livingstone came on for Kagiso Rabada in the Punjab Kings XI, while Lockie Ferguson plays for RCB in place of Glenn Maxwell. (Live scorecard | IPL 2024 Points Table)
Here are the live scores and updates of the PBKS vs RCB IPL 2024 match:
20:01 (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: End of powerplay!
This is a good start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the power play, they scored 9.33. Punjab Kings bowled well in the phase but it is their own fault that the team dropped four catches in the powerplay.
RCB 56/2 (6)
19:53 (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: OUT!
Another one is gone! Here is the second wicket for Vidhwath Kaverappa. Will Jacks departs after scoring 12 runs off 7 balls. It was a slower ball on Kaverappa's pads and Jacks hit it towards short fine leg where Harshal Patel took a very good diving catch.
RCB 43/2 (4.4)
7:45 PM (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: OUT!
2.2 – Faf du Plessis is gone! That's a big blow for RCB, so early in this do-or-die game against PBKS. Vidhwath Kaverappa claims the wicket which is also his first wicket in the Indian Premier League.
RCB-20/1 (3)
19:39 (IST)
Live score: 8-over
Arshdeep Singh troubled RCB opener Virat Kohli in the over and conceded just 8 runs. Both Kohli and Faf du Plessis are trying their best to score some quick runs but the PBKS bowlers have done a decent job so far.
RCB-19/0 (2)
7:35 PM (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: Catches down!
Ashutosh Sharma missed a tough opportunity in the first over of the match. Kohli got an edge off Vidhwath Kaverappa's third ball. Ashutosh Sharma fell behind from point but failed to take the catch. It was a very difficult opportunity to be honest. Faf du Plessis also got a life on the last ball after his catch fell to cover.
RCB-11/0 (1)
19:29 (IST)
Live score: match begins!
Virat Kohli goes on strike, Vidhwath Kaverappa has the new ball in hand. Faf du Plessis is on the other side. Here we go…
19:18 (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: Impact subs –
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal, Mayank Dagar
Punjab Kings: Harpreet Brar, Tanay Thyagarajan, Rishi Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Nathan Ellis
19:13 (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: Here are the playing XIs –
Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson
19:12 (IST)
Live score: Maxwell out, Ferguson in for RCB
“Would have done the same. It was a great turnaround for us. The last few games we have been clinical. The focus remains the same, not too much on the table, just the way we want to play. Maxwell out for Lockie Ferguson,” said RCB- Captain Faf du Plessis.
19:11 (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: PBKS drops Rabada
“I'm going to bowl. It looks like they've watered the wicket a bit, maybe it's early. We want to put pressure on RCB early. With the side we've chosen today, we want to take wickets with the new ball. Pretty simple for us now – we need few results to go ahead and win our remaining games. Livingstone comes in for Rabada,” said PBKS' stand-in captain Sam Curran.
19:04 (IST)
Live score: PBKS chooses bowling!
Punjab King's stand-in captain Sam Curran won the toss and chose to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL 2024 match.
6:50 PM (IST)
Live Score: “Unpredictable” PBKS
PBKS, on the other hand, will be low on confidence after an inexplicable batting collapse against Chennai Super Kings. The Kings showed their very best and worst against CSK. Their bowlers were all over the CSK batters but the batting unit choked. It was an example of what Punjab's season has been this year: unpredictable.
6:40 PM (IST)
PBKS vs RCB Live: Siraj back in form
RCB's bowling department is starting to click with Mohammed Siraj, who is part of India's T20 World Cup squad, and has finally found his rhythm. Yash Dayal and Vijaykumar Vyshak also did well against GT and RCB expects them to continue in the same vein.
6:30 PM (IST)
IPL 2024 Live Score: Kohli has the orange cap
Virat Kohli remains consistently at the top. He currently has the orange cap. Meanwhile, skipper Faf du Plessis broke his run of poor scores with a combative knock in the final game. Will Jacks also impressed with a match-winning century against GT, and Cameron Green showcased his all-round skills with crucial contributions in runs and wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
6:20 PM (IST)
IPL 2024 Live: RCB has an edge over PBKS
Punjab Kings are also staring at a similar situation to that of RCB. They occupy eighth place, after collecting eight points from eleven games. However, between the two, only one team can reach the all-important 14-point mark. Having defeated PBKS earlier this season and heading into this clash with three wins on the trot, RCB will be more confident than the hosts.
18:07 (IST)
Live score: RCB still alive in play-off race
After a terrible start to the season, RCB has managed to find its way back into the tournament. They have winning momentum on their side as they have won their last three games by a wide margin. The wins have not only boosted their deteriorating morale but also lifted them to seventh spot in the points table. With eight points from eleven matches, RCB can still make it to the play-offs if they win all their remaining three matches, although the chances are slim.
17:52 (IST)
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A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth straight win when they take on an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides battle for survival in the Indian Premier League match in Dharamsala on Thursday.
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