Shikhar Dhawan To Return? PBKS Probable XI For IPL 2024 Match Vs RCB

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off against each other in the 58th match of the IPL 2024 at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 9).

With Punjab Kings striving to bolster their playoff prospects, the stakes are high as they seek redemption following a recent setback against CSK.

Sitting at the eighth spot on the points table with four wins out of eleven matches, Punjab Kings are determined to turn the tide in their favour. Despite their recent defeat to CSK by 28 runs, the team remains resilient, with captain Sam Curran at the helm in the absence of the injured Shikhar Dhawan. 

While Dhawan's return remains uncertain, the team management may contemplate strategic changes to reignite their campaign.

In the batting department, openers Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh will be keen to bounce back from their lackluster performance against CSK and make a significant impact against RCB. 

Additionally, the underwhelming form of Rilee Rossouw underscores the need for a collective effort to rejuvenate the team's batting lineup.

With Sam Curran likely to stick with the same winning combination that served them well in the previous matches, Punjab Kings will bank on their cohesion and determination to outshine the defending champions on their home turf. 

PBKS Probable XI Vs RCB

Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

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