Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 26th Match IPL 2021 – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Punjab Kings win by 34 runs
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| Current Batters |
Kyle Jamieson – 16(11)
Mohammed Siraj – 0(1)
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| Current Bowler | Chris Jordan – 4.0ov – 31/1 |
| Current Run Rate | 7.25 |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bowl. |
| Home Team | Punjab Kings |
| Score: 5-179 | Overs: 20.0 | |
| Away Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Score: 8-145 | Overs: 20.0 | |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2021 |
| Umpires |
Ravi, S
Sharma, V K Madanagopal, J |
| Match Referee | Nayyar, M |
Match Scorecard
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | b: Brar | 35 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 102.94 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b: Meredith | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Rajat Patidar | c: Pooran b: Jordan | 31 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 103.33 |
| Glenn Maxwell | b: Brar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| AB de Villiers | c: Rahul b: Brar | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | c: Brar b: Bishnoi | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Daniel Sams | b: Bishnoi | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Kyle Jamieson | not out | 16 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Harshal Patel | c: Bishnoi b: Shami | 31 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 238.46 |
| Mohammed Siraj | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | (20.0 Ov, RR: 7.25) | 145/8 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 2-62 (Virat Kohli, 10.1), 1-19 (Devdutt Padikkal, 2.3), 5-91 (Rajat Patidar, 14.4), 3-62 (Glenn Maxwell, 10.2), 4-69 (AB de Villiers, 12.1), 6-96 (Shahbaz Ahmed, 15.4), 7-96 (Daniel Sams, 15.5), 8-144 (Harshal Patel, 19.4) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Meredith | 3.2 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 8.70 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed Shami | 3.4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.64 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4.0 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Deepak Hooda | 1.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 | 0 | 0 |
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul | not out | 91 | 57 | 7 | 5 | 159.65 |
| Simran Singh | c: Kohli b: Jamieson | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Chris Gayle | c: de Villiers b: Sams | 46 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 191.67 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c: Ahmed b: Jamieson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deepak Hooda | c: Patidar b: Ahmed | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Shahrukh Khan | b: Chahal | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harpreet Brar | not out | 25 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 147.06 |
| Total | (20.0 Ov, RR: 8.95) | 179/5 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-19 (Simran Singh, 3.3), 2-99 (Chris Gayle, 10.4), 3-107 (Nicholas Pooran, 11.3), 4-117 (Deepak Hooda, 13.6), 5-118 (Shahrukh Khan, 14.4) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 | 2 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 10.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshal Patel | 4.0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 13.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 | 0 | 0 |
Match Commentary
Match Prediction – PBKS vs RCB, 26th Match IPL 2021 – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Match number 26 of this IPL 2021 sees Punjab Kings (PBKS) taking on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Ahmedabad. While RCB are finding ways and new players standing up to take them over the line, PBKS have just not got going once again.
For the second season in a row, Punjab have struggled to build any sort of momentum at the start of the tournament. It’s either the top three or nothing for their batting line-up. If KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal or Chris Gayle don’t fire at the top which has happened thrice already this season, Punjab come crumbling down. It’s not that they don’t have the firepower, the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Moises Henriques and Deepak Hooda are capable players but they just haven’t stepped up.
Thrice this season, Punjab have ended up with scores of under 125 and on each of the three instances, the top three were back in the hut early. Meanwhile, the bowling hasn’t had the runs to defend targets. They have conceded 190+ twice in Mumbai, once while defending 221 and the other while defending 195. The only time they bowled first which was against Mumbai Indians in Chennai, they kept them down to 131/6.
And now, they run into a high-flying RCB side. KL Rahul and co may have had the better of RCB both times last season and have a 14-12 head to head advantage but with the form RCB are in, it’s going to be hard work.
RCB’s top five looks solid. Someone or the other invariably fires. If they are in a hole, AB de Villiers wields his magic to take them through. Glenn Maxwell’s addition has brought stability to the middle-order. The openers Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal have been starting well and if they get going, they showed what they can do against Rajasthan Royals.
The bowling has come a long way as well. There is much better depth and Kohli has a lot of options to play with. Moreover, the rise of Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel as death bowlers has been magnificent. Their execution has been spot on more often than not. Patel picks up wickets for fun in the back half of the innings while Siraj has been excellent in all phases of the game. Kyle Jamieson seems to be a good addition as well and he is constantly chipping in with wickets as well.
Thus, RCB seem to be firing on all cylinders. The death bowling can be found out a touch, especially if Jamieson is entrusted to bowl more than one over. But the Virat Kohli-led side are in a good space and will be looking to continue this momentum.
| Team | Pld | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Net RR | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.547 | 12 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.263 | 10 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.171 | 10 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.062 | 8 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.19 | 6 |
| 6 | Punjab Kings | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.368 | 6 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.494 | 4 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.623 | 2 |
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Team News
Team news: Punjab Kings
Nicholas Pooran’s poor form may see him face the axe and Punjab could bring in Dawid Malan in place of the West Indian. The bowling attack is unlikely to see any changes.
Team news: Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB have lost a couple of overseas cricketers as Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson have flown back home due to personal reasons. Scott Kuggeleijn who was a part of the Mumbai Indians bubble as a reverse player and net bowler has been named as the replacement for Richardson. However, RCB might not make any changes to the XI that played against Delhi.
Predicted XI
Punjab Kings: KL Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Dawid Malan/Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Moises Henriques, Shahrukh Khan, Chris Jordan, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Washington Sundar, Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj
Key players
KL Rahul : KL Rahul has been absolutely critical for Punjab once again this season. The Karnataka lad has scored three half-centuries so far and in each of those three games, Punjab’s batting did well and got to good scores. Two of those came in wins as well. However, in the other three games when the PBKS skipper failed, Punjab have ended up with totals under 125. Hence, Punjab have been heavily reliant on their skipper and they will want him to fire against RCB, a team that he has done well against in the recent past. He has scores of 47, 21, 18, 42, 132 not out and 61 not out against them while playing for Punjab.
Yuzvendra Chahal : Yuzvendra Chahal hasn’t looked at his best this season. The premier RCB leg-spinner has picked up just three wickets in just six games so far. Moreover, he is conceding runs at an economy rate of 8.21. In the last three games, he hasn’t even completed his quota and that has shown the depth of RCB’s bowling. Chahal’s loss of form hasn’t really affected RCB yet but he is going to be crucial going ahead. He has a decent record against Punjab (22 wickets at an average of 16.55) and RCB will be hoping their wily leg-spinner gets back to his best against one of his favoured opponents.
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Mohammed Shami to Mohammed Siraj. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Singh. Punjab Kings win by 34 runs and they move to fifth place in the points table. Punjab players did a great job in all three departments tonight. Harpreet Brar has been adjudged as Player of the Match for his dream spell. Do join us tomorrow for the next game between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Until then, cheers.
SIX! Chris Jordan to Harshal Patel. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Mohammed Shami to Harshal Patel. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Brar.
Chris Jordan to Kyle Jamieson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Singh.
Ravi Bishnoi to Harshal Patel. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Singh.
Chris Jordan to Daniel Sams. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Rahul, fielded by Shami.
Deepak Hooda to Rajat Patidar. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Pooran.
Harpreet Brar to Shahbaz Ahmed. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Ravi Bishnoi to AB de Villiers. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Harpreet Brar to AB de Villiers. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, missed for no runs, fielded by Singh.
Ravi Bishnoi to Virat Kohli. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Rahul.
Harpreet Brar to Rajat Patidar. Stock length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Slog, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Jordan.
Chris Jordan to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Shami.
Harpreet Brar to Virat Kohli. Stock ball back of a length, off stump down the track working, mis-timed to cover for no runs, direct hit by Rahul.
Ravi Bishnoi to Virat Kohli. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hooda.
Riley Meredith to Rajat Patidar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bishnoi.
Mohammed Shami to Rajat Patidar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.
Riley Meredith to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to mid on for no runs, fielded by Jordan.
Mohammed Shami to Devdutt Padikkal. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Brar.
Riley Meredith to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Rahul, fielded by Singh.
Start of Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings.
SIX! Harshal Patel to Harpreet Brar. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs. Punjab’s innings come to an end and they have scored 179-5 on the board. Once again, Rahul leads from the front with his great knock and also, he bagged an orange cap. Bangalore bowlers have picked up wickets at regular interval and restricted Punjab for a par score. Stay tuned for the run chase.
FOUR! Mohammed Siraj to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Harshal Patel to Lokesh Rahul. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Daniel Sams to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, to leg no foot movement driving, to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Patidar.
Shahbaz Ahmed to Harpreet Brar. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jamieson.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Harpreet Brar. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Padikkal.
OUT! Caught. Shahbaz Ahmed to Deepak Hooda. Stock ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Patidar. Hooda finds the man in the deep.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Deepak Hooda. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Padikkal.
Kyle Jamieson to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump backing away working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Padikkal.
Daniel Sams to Nicholas Pooran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Kohli.
Harshal Patel to Chris Gayle. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.
SIX! Yuzvendra Chahal to Lokesh Rahul. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Harshal Patel to Chris Gayle. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chahal. Rahul and Gayle will look to post a massive total on the board.
SIX! Yuzvendra Chahal to Chris Gayle. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
FOUR! Kyle Jamieson to Chris Gayle. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Mohammed Siraj to Chris Gayle. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot dropped, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Kohli, fielded by Jamieson.
Kyle Jamieson to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chahal.
Daniel Sams to Simran Singh. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kohli.
Mohammed Siraj to Simran Singh. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Jamieson.
Daniel Sams to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Patidar.