• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, 6th Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: March 22, 02:30 pm GMT / 08:30 pm BD / 08:00 pm local time
• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced a setback in their inaugural match of the tournament against Chennai Super Kings, conceding a six-wicket defeat. Despite winning the toss and opting to bat first, RCB managed to post a respectable total of 173 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Anuj Rawat emerged as the top scorer for RCB, showcasing an aggressive innings of 48 runs off just 25 balls, embellished with four boundaries and three sixes. Dinesh Karthik played a crucial role with an unbeaten 38 off 26 deliveries, featuring three boundaries and two sixes. Faf du Plessis contributed 35 runs, while Virat Kohli and Cameron Green chipped in with 21 and 18 runs respectively.

However, RCB’s bowling unit struggled to defend the target, as Chennai Super Kings chased down the total, reaching 174 runs in 18.4 overs. Cameron Green was the standout bowler for RCB, claiming two wickets for 27 runs in his three overs. Yash Dayal and Karn Sharma also managed to pick up a wicket each, but other bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, and Glenn Maxwell failed to make significant breakthroughs.

On the flip side, Punjab Kings (PBKS) commenced their campaign with a victory over Delhi Capitals, securing a four-wicket win. Opting to field first upon winning the toss, PBKS struggled to contain Delhi Capitals, who posted a total of 174 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel were the standout performers with the ball for PBKS, both claiming two wickets each. However, Patel proved to be expensive, conceding 47 runs in his four overs, while Harpreet Brar also contributed with a wicket.

In their chase, PBKS showcased an impressive batting performance, successfully chasing down the target of 175 runs in 19.2 overs. Sam Curran spearheaded the chase with a magnificent innings of 63 runs off 47 balls, featuring six boundaries and a six. Liam Livingstone played a vital role with an unbeaten 38 off 21 deliveries, while Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shikhar Dhawan contributed 26 and 22 runs respectively, steering PBKS to a memorable victory.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Akash Deep, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Swapnil Singh.

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Who will win the toss? – Punjab Kings
Who will win? – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

It will be updated soon

According to toss predictions, teams winning the toss are likely to choose to field first, as defending has proven to be challenging in the most recent matches of the IPL.

The 6th Match of IPL T20, 2024 is scheduled to take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Unlike the Narendra Modi Stadium, known for its traditionally flat and dry pitch favoring batting, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a different dynamic. Historically, this venue is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, featuring shorter boundaries and a surface conducive to high-scoring matches. Additionally, spinners have found success here as the game progresses, capitalizing on the pitch’s tendency to provide turn and bounce.

The weather forecast for Bengaluru suggests generally favorable conditions for the cricket match, despite the potential for rain. While there may be some precipitation, it is anticipated that the match will proceed as planned without significant interruptions, ensuring a full game can be played.

• Stadium: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
• City: Bengaluru
• Capacity: 40, 000
• Ends: Pavilion End, BEML End
• Hosts to: Karnataka, Royal Challengers Bangalore