Punjab Kings (PBKS) return to their den as they host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 27 of Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) at IS Bindra stadium in Mohali. This would be the afternoon recreation of the primary Thursday double header within the competitors. Punjab have regarded in significantly better form this season. There have been losses on the best way however the crew has discovered this new potential to make a comeback. After taking place vs Gujarat Titans (GT), a match that went down the wire, PBKS pulled issues again in type vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) a couple of days again and seem like a aspect stuffed with confidence. Not to neglect, that win got here with out their captain Shikhar Dhawan within the taking part in 11, who’s nursing a bruised shoulder.
Will Dhawan return to the taking part in 11 for Punjab Kings?
Dhawan’s damage is an enormous fear for Punjab. They might have gained the final match with out him however you at all times need your primary captain within the XI. Dhawan has had an excellent IPL to date. In a video that hinted about his doable return, Dhawan was seen operating across the PCA stadium a day forward. Dhawan attended the coaching session and that that’s the reason there’s a chance of his return within the recreation vs RCB. As pre reviews, Dhawan’s match-fitness will likely be examined on the match day. Let’s see whether or not Gabbar makes into the taking part in 11 or not.
Back to the ____! _ _
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 20, 2023
Will Liam Livingstone lastly play?
There isn’t any readability from Punjab Kings over their star England all-rounder’s availability for right this moment’s match vs RCB. A cricbuzz report said that Livingstone too will endure match-fitness check after which the choice name will likely be determined. All that PBKS followers can do is wait and watch.
What about Josh Hazlewood?
Two weeks, RCB coach Sanjau Bangar had stated that Hazlewood will likely be battle prepared by April 17. But the reality is that he has not bowled within the nets in any respect since arriving in India per week in the past. One can’t be completely certain whether or not the Australian pacer is match-ready but so his choice within the XI appears unlikely for Thursday’s recreation.
PBKS Probable XI
Shikhar Dhawan (C),Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short/Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
RCB Probable XI
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wayne Parnell, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj
