In the upcoming clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to ignite the IPL 2024 season with their fierce rivalry. Both teams have had contrasting beginnings to their campaigns, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown.

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RCB kicked off their season facing off against title holders Chennai Super Kings, but unfortunately stumbled to defeat in their opening encounter. The team experienced a precarious batting collapse, only to be rescued by a valiant effort from their lower order, notably Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik.

Despite a blistering start from skipper Faf du Plessis, the relentless bowling attack of Mustafizur Rahman inflicted a swift blow to RCB's momentum. With key players like Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell failing to make an impact and Virat Kohli showing signs of rustiness, RCB finds themselves eager to redeem their performance and regain momentum as they return to home turf.

Personally, I am backing RCB to come out victorious when these two teams lock horns against each other on Monday.

RCB Probable Playing XI

Faf du Plessis (c)
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Glenn Maxwell
Cameron Green
Dinesh Karthik
Anuj Rawat (wk)
Karn Sharma
Alzarri Joseph
Mayank Dagar
Mohammed Siraj

PBKS Probable Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan
Jonny Bairstow
Sam Curran
Jitesh Sharma
Liam Livingstone
Shashank Singh
Harshal Patel
Harpreet Brar
Kagiso Rabada
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep Singh

Fantasy Picks

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammad Siraj

Punjab Kings (PBKS) : Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel

In contrast, Punjab Kings are coming back after a hard-fought victory over Delhi Capitals in their season opener. Led by the seasoned campaigner Shikhar Dhawan, PBKS displayed resilience and determination, securing a crucial four-wicket win. Armed with the confidence gained from their recent triumph, Punjab Kings are poised to pose a formidable challenge to the star-studded RCB lineup.

As the anticipation builds for Monday's clash, both teams are aware of the significance of securing early points in the tournament. With RCB seeking redemption and Punjab Kings aiming to capitalize on their winning momentum, cricket fans can expect nothing short of a captivating spectacle at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Full Squad

Cameron Green, Virat Kohli, Alzarri Joseph, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis (C), Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Yash Dayal, Anuj Rawat, Will Jacks, Lockie Ferguson, Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Tom Curran, Mahipal Lomror, Rajan Kumar, Karn Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Himanshu Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Rajat Patidar.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Full squad

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.