Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for the IPL 2024 season set to kick off on March 22, promising another thrilling edition of the prestigious tournament. The anticipation is palpable, especially with the highly anticipated opening clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), poised to captivate fans with its electrifying start. While the initial schedule for the first 17 days, comprising 21 enthralling matches, has been unveiled by IPL organizers, the complete fixture list is yet to be finalized due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India. Nevertheless, excitement is at an all-time high as fans eagerly await the action-packed season ahead.
Adding to the excitement, on March 25th, Monday, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is scheduled to lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM.
In IPL history, Bangalore and Punjab have squared off in 31 matches, with Punjab emerging victorious on 17 occasions, while Bangalore clinched victory in 14 encounters, setting the stage for an intriguing battle.
Here’s the Fantasy Playing XI for the anticipated RCB vs PBKS clash:
1. Virat Kohli (C)
2. Faf du Plessis
3. Cameron Green
4. Rajat Patidar
5. Mohammed Siraj
6. Karn Sharma
7. Shikhar Dhawan (VC)
8. Sam Curran
9. Liam Livingstone
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Rahul Chahar
With a lineup of talented players ready to showcase their skills, fans can expect an exhilarating clash as RCB and PBKS vie for supremacy on the cricketing field.