IPL 2024 RCB vs PBKS: Match 6 Dream11 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the Sixth Match [X]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 25th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top fantasy predictions, tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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RCB vs PBKS Head-to-head Stats

RCB and PBKS have played 31 games in the league's history. The Punjab Kings have had a slight advantage in the faceoff with 17 wins, while RCB has won 14.

When these two teams played last time, it was a close game. Royal Challengers Bengaluru batted first and was off to a great start courtesy of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. The two laid the foundation for a fighting total by RCB. At the end of their 20 overs, they were able to post a total of 174 runs on the board. 

The Punjab Kings faltered in the chase from the very beginning. Barring Prabhsimran Singh, the batting crumbled and pressure mounted on them. But Jitesh Sharma showed resilience in the lower middle order and took them close to target. However, Sharma's efforts were insufficient as PBKS were restricted to 150 before being bundled out in the 19th over. 

PBKS will be eager to avenge their defeat and pick up their second win in this campaign. Getting their first points will be the target for RCB; thus, this promises to be another close encounter between the two teams. 

RCB vs PBKS Pitch Report

The wicket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has always been good for batting. The previous edition of the tournament also regularly saw 170-plus totals. Five out of the 14 innings saw the score surpass 200; on the other two occasions, 190-plus totals were recorded. Thus, the stats show us that the wicket has been very conducive to batting, and the same can be expected in this match, too. 

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2023)

Matches: 7
Matches won batting first: 4
Matches won batting second: 3

Average first innings total: 196
Average second innings total: 188
Highest total recorded: 226/6 by Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Lowest total recorded: 171/7 by Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The batters will enjoy the true nature of the wicket. They will get full value for their shots, and runs will be available. Top-order batters will be the best fantasy picks for the game. 
• Wrist spinners who use deception and guile as their weapons will be risk-worthy choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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RCB vs PBKS Fantasy Cricket Tips

Royal Challengers Bangalore Heavy Fantasy XI

• Faf du Plessis started brilliantly against the Chennai Super Kings. He looked in good touch but could not convert it into something. On a wicket that will favour the batters, du Plessis will be a crucial player for RCB and an essential choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
• Virat Kohli started off steadily in the previous game. However, he could not leave the impact that he is known to. But on a wicket where he will get the full value for his shots, Virat Kohli will be a crucial choice. 

Punjab Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• The Punjab Kings have a solid top order. Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Prabhsimran Singh will be key players in how PBKS performs in the game. Given the nature of the wicket, you can have atleast two of these batters in your fantasy XI. 
• Sam Curran looked good with the bat in the previous match. He is also a handy bowler when he finds rhythm. Sam Curran could be a crucial choice for the fantasy contests of the game. 
• Barring the top order, PBKS has a powerhouse in Liam Livingstone. He looked in good rhythm in the previous game, and it is expected that he might earn points with his aggressive batting on a wicket that will favour his batting style. 

RCB vs PBKS Winner Predictions

While PBKS has the winning momentum with them, RCB will be eager to get off the mark in the points tally in this game. RCB enjoy their home ground, making them the favourites for this match. 

RCB vs PBKS Top Player Picks

Faf du Plessis looked in good touch in the game against the CSK [iplt20.com]

Faf du Plessis (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 35 Runs in 1 Match
• The former South African skipper looked in good touch in the tournament opener. With the wicket helping his style of stroke play, du Plessis could be a good choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Virat Kohli (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 21 Runs in 1 Match
• Virat Kohli looked a bit shaky with the bat in the first match. However, he batted steadily as long as he was out there. Kohli will be eager to impact this game more, especially at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. 

Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 22 Runs in 1 Match
• The Indian veteran started brilliantly in his first match of the tournament. Shikhar Dhawan would be looking to do better in this game and be a crucial pick on a batting-friendly wicket. 

Jonny Bairstow (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 9 Runs in 1 Match
• The M Chinnaswamy Stadium will provide a wicket that might help Bairstow's free-flowing batting style. He could be destructive on this wicket, making him an essential choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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RCB vs PBKS Differential Picks

Glenn Maxwell (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 0 Run in 1 Match
• Glenn Maxwell was dismissed for a golden duck against CSK. However, he enjoys batting at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and it is just the wicket where he can regain his form. His ability to change the complexion of a game with his style of batting makes Maxy a crucial choice. 
  

Liam Livingstone will be a good player for the PBKS [iplt20.com]

Liam Livingstone (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 38 Runs in 1 Match
• The English middle-order batter played a decent knock in the tournament's first match. Liam Livingstone enjoys the ball coming onto the bat and will enjoy the Chinnaswamy wicket, making him a vital pick for the game. 

RCB vs PBKS Fantasy Expert Advice

The wicket will favour the batters and given the strengths of the two teams, a 2-3-4-2 or a 1-4-3-2 combination will be ideal for the match. 

RCB vs PBKS Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Faf du Plessis
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Mohammad Siraj, Rahul Chahar

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Liam Livingstone

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 Players; Punjab Kings: 5 Players

RCB vs PBKS Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow, Rajat Patidar
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Liam Livingstone, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Karn Sharma, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Jonny Bairtsow
Vice-captain: Faf du Plessis

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5 Players; Punjab Kings: 6 Players