Bangalore vs Punjab Preview: Dream Prediction, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Top Fantasy Picks
Bangalore can make sure of their play-off spot with a win against Punjab tonight, but Virat and his boys will be wary of them as they have lost their last 3 matches against them. Bangalore did well to win their last match vs Rajasthan by 7-wickets.
Punjab kept their hopes alive with a last over win vs Kolkata. They need to cross the Bangalore hurdle to further their chances of making the playoffs. Rahul is in sublime form, he needs just 11 runs to touch 500 in this year’s Indian T20 League.
Key Highlights:
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Series |
Indian T20 League |
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Match No. |
48 |
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Venue |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
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Telecast Time |
3:30 PM IST |
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Expected Weather Conditions |
39°C, humid weather with hot wind |
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Pitch Conditions |
Small boundaries, variable pace and bounce |
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Key Players |
Glenn Maxwell, KL Rahul, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh |
Bangalore vs Punjab – Match 48: Venue Details
The match between Bangalore vs Punjab will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah & telecasted live at 3:30 pm IST.
- Average 1st Innings score on this ground: 149 (Par score here)
Bangalore vs Punjab: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The runs are not flowing in Sharjah like last season. The pitch conditions have changed and the bowl is turning, keeping low and the bowlers are extracting variable pace and bounce. Chasing teams have won the last 4 games here.
Top Picks for Your Dream Fantasy Team 11:
Following should be top picks for playing fantasy cricket on Bangalore vs Punjab match:
- Glenn Maxwell is having a great season with the bat, he has 350 runs in 11 matches at a strike-rate of 141.70 and a best of 78.
- KL Rahul has been sublime as always, he has 489 runs in 11 matches at a strike-rate of 130.74 and a best of 91*.
- Harshal Patel is leading the bowling charts by miles and 26 wickets in 11 matches with an economy rate of 8.57 and a best of 5/27.
- Arshdeep Singh is the 4th highest wicket-taker in the league with 16 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 7.71 and a best of 5/32.
Expert Opinion on Bangalore vs Punjab match
Nicholas Pooran is completely out of form and should be avoided. AB de Villiers isn’t getting much of an opportunity with the bat with Bangalore’s top order firing on all cylinders, hence keep him in the team but try not to make him a captain or vice-captain.
Captain & Vice-Captain choices for your fantasy XI team
- Captain choices: Glenn Maxwell, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain choices: Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal
