<p>An elated Virat Kohli said that he&nbsp;"feels amazing" after his side, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling clash on Sunday (October 3) to secure their place in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League's playoffs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australian batter Glenn Maxwell's stunning 57 off 33 balls and Devdutt Padikkal's 40 helped Bangalore to put up 164 for seven from their 20 overs in Sharjah. Despite, Mayank Agarwal (57) and captain KL Rahul (39) efforts, Punjab fell short and failed to reach the target.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohlis-rcb-becomes-third-team-to-qualify-for-ipl-2021-playoffs-after-6-run-win-over-punjab-kings-417952">Virat Kohli's RCB becomes third team to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs after 6-run win over Punjab Kings</a></strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "After 2011, we haven't done it with games to spare. Eight wins out of 12 games is a great campaign. We have two more opportunities to finish in the top two. Should give us the motivation to play even more fearlessly."</p>

<p>"The first huddle for any team is qualification. We still have areas to improve so that we work on those areas and get into the top 2. It wasn't an easy wicket," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Praising the team, Virat said, "An IPL campaign is as good as the team plays the way they do. If the players don't step up, the campaign can move away quickly. This year the guys have taken the ownership and responsibility."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-a-joke-twitter-baffled-after-third-umpire-makes-a-blunder-to-hand-devdutt-padikkal-lifeline-in-rcb-vs-pbks-clash-417931">'What a joke': Twitter baffled after third umpire makes a blunder to hand Devdutt Padikkal lifeline in RCB vs PBKS clash</a></strong></p>

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<p>During the match, Punjab were off to a brilliant start as the opening pair put on 91 for the first wicket and Punjab seemed on target for an upset win. But spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took three key wickets — Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Sarfaraz Khan, for a golden duck — at a cost of just 29 runs to give Bangalore the advantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Punjab needed 27 off the last two overs but bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel kept big hitter Moises Henriques in check as they gave away just 20.&nbsp;</p>


An elated Virat Kohli said that he "feels amazing" after his side, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling clash on Sunday (October 3) to secure their place in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League's playoffs.

An elated Virat Kohli said that he "feels amazing" after his side, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling clash on Sunday (October 3) to secure their place in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League's playoffs. Australian batter Glenn Maxwell's stunning 57 off 33 balls and Devdutt Padikkal's 40 helped Bangalore to put up 164 for seven from their 20 overs in Sharjah. Despite, Mayank Agarwal (57) and captain KL Rahul (39) efforts, Punjab fell short and failed to reach the target. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli's RCB becomes third team to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs after 6-run win over Punjab Kings Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "After 2011, we haven't done it with games to spare. Eight wins out of 12 games is a great campaign. We have two more opportunities to finish in the top two. Should give us the motivation to play even more fearlessly." "The first huddle for any team is qualification. We still have areas to improve so that we work on those areas and get into the top 2. It wasn't an easy wicket," he added. Praising the team, Virat said, "An IPL campaign is as good as the team plays the way they do. If the players don't step up, the campaign can move away quickly. This year the guys have taken the ownership and responsibility." ALSO READ | 'What a joke': Twitter baffled after third umpire makes a blunder to hand Devdutt Padikkal lifeline in RCB vs PBKS clash .@RCBTweets march into #VIVOIPL Playoffs! 👏 👏 The @imVkohli-led unit beat #PBKS by 6 runs & become the third team to reach the playoffs. 👍 👍 #RCBvPBKS Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/0E5ehhSWRx pic.twitter.com/IHn4PanHwX — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 3, 2021 × During the match, Punjab were off to a brilliant start as the opening pair put on 91 for the first wicket and Punjab seemed on target for an upset win. But spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took three key wickets — Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Sarfaraz Khan, for a golden duck — at a cost of just 29 runs to give Bangalore the advantage. Punjab needed 27 off the last two overs but bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel kept big hitter Moises Henriques in check as they gave away just 20.

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli 'feels amazing', says playoff qualification should give RCB motivation to play fearlessly

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to secure a spot in the IPL 2021 playoffs when they lock horns with KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday (September 03). RCB are currently placed third on the points table with 14 points from eleven matches and a win against Punjab Kings will confirm their berth in the playoffs this season.</p>

<p>RCB, who are aiming to win their maiden IPL title this season, can qualify for the playoffs for the second successive time this year if they come out on top against Punjab, who have once again endured a shambolic campaign. PBKS are currently sitting at the fifth spot on the points table with ten points from 12 matches and desperately need a win to stay alive in the race for the playoffs.</p>

<p>The Rahul-led side will be heading into the clash on a confident note after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in their last outing. However, they will have their task cut out against an in-form RCB, who hammered Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in their last fixture.</p>

<p>Punjab Kings had defeated RCB by five wickets in the first meeting between the two sides in Ahmedabad earlier this season and will be looking to repeat the feat in Sharjah on Sunday. If PBKS manage to pull off a double against RCB this season, they will remain in the race for playoffs with one game in hand.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-has-the-x-factor-like-chris-gayle-ajay-jadeja-lauds-indian-youngster-for-setting-ipl-2021-alight-417718">He has the x-factor like Chris Gayle: Ajay Jadeja lauds Indian youngster for setting IPL 2021 alight</a></p>

<p>Punjab Kings enjoy an advantage over Royal Challengers Bangalore when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in IPL. With 15 wins in 27 meetings, PBKS have a better head-to-head record against Kohli &amp; Co. The encounter between the two sides promises to be a blockbuster affair as both teams will be looking to give their all.</p>

<p><strong>RCB vs PBKS today match prediction: </strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore's middle-order came to the party against RR with Glenn Maxwell slamming a brilliant half-century. Their top-order has been firing this season and the bowling unit has also delivered improved performances over the last few games. With two wins in their last two games, RCB also have the momentum on their side and should become the third team to make it to the playoffs of IPL 2021 on Sunday.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to secure a spot in the IPL 2021 playoffs when they lock horns with KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday (September 03).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to secure a spot in the IPL 2021 playoffs when they lock horns with KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday (September 03). RCB are currently placed third on the points table with 14 points from eleven matches and a win against Punjab Kings will confirm their berth in the playoffs this season. RCB, who are aiming to win their maiden IPL title this season, can qualify for the playoffs for the second successive time this year if they come out on top against Punjab, who have once again endured a shambolic campaign. PBKS are currently sitting at the fifth spot on the points table with ten points from 12 matches and desperately need a win to stay alive in the race for the playoffs. The Rahul-led side will be heading into the clash on a confident note after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in their last outing. However, they will have their task cut out against an in-form RCB, who hammered Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in their last fixture. Punjab Kings had defeated RCB by five wickets in the first meeting between the two sides in Ahmedabad earlier this season and will be looking to repeat the feat in Sharjah on Sunday. If PBKS manage to pull off a double against RCB this season, they will remain in the race for playoffs with one game in hand. Also Read: He has the x-factor like Chris Gayle: Ajay Jadeja lauds Indian youngster for setting IPL 2021 alight Punjab Kings enjoy an advantage over Royal Challengers Bangalore when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in IPL. With 15 wins in 27 meetings, PBKS have a better head-to-head record against Kohli & Co. The encounter between the two sides promises to be a blockbuster affair as both teams will be looking to give their all. RCB vs PBKS today match prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore's middle-order came to the party against RR with Glenn Maxwell slamming a brilliant half-century. Their top-order has been firing this season and the bowling unit has also delivered improved performances over the last few games. With two wins in their last two games, RCB also have the momentum on their side and should become the third team to make it to the playoffs of IPL 2021 on Sunday.

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings match?

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six&nbsp;runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday to become the third team to qualify for the playoffs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are the other two teams to have already secured their spot in the top four with 18 points each from twelve matches so far this season.</p>

<p>Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's three-wicket haul helped RCB successfully defended a total of 164 runs against Punjab Kings at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday to secure their eighth win of the season. They now have 16 points from 12 matches and have made it to the playoffs for the second successive season.</p>

<p>Opting to bat first, RCB got off to a solid start with a 68-run opening stand between openers Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (40), who survived after an umpiring howler in the 8th over. Glenn Maxwell continued his purple patch with a second successive fifty as he notched up 57 off just 33 balls laced with four sixes and three fours to help his team post 164 runs on the board in 20 overs.</p>

<p>PBKS had the game in their bag till the first ten overs of their innings after captain KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal gave got them off to a flyer. While Rahul scored 39 off 35 balls, Agarwal scored a fine 57 off 42 balls. The duo added 91 runs for the first wicket and set up a comfortable chase for PBKS.</p>

<p>However, the Punjab outfit once again lost the plot as the middle-order failed to deliver. Nicholas Pooran was dismissed cheaply on 3 to continue his horrific run this season before Agarwal departed on 57. Sarfaraz Khan was sent packing on a duck while Aiden Markram could only manage 20 off 14 balls.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-a-joke-twitter-baffled-after-third-umpire-makes-a-blunder-to-hand-devdutt-padikkal-lifeline-in-rcb-vs-pbks-clash-417931">'What a joke': Twitter baffled after third umpire makes a blunder to hand Devdutt Padikkal lifeline in RCB vs PBKS clash</a></p>

<p>Shahrukh Khan looked in fine touch but was run-out for 16 off 11 balls as PBKS' batting line-up once again crumbled under pressure to give away the game. Chahal finished with excellent figures of 3/29 in his four overs and bagged the crucial wickets of Agarwal, Pooran and Sarfaraz to bring RCB back in the game after PBKS' dream start.</p>

<p>The loss against RCB has dented Punjab Kings' hopes of making it to the playoffs. The Rahul-led side now has ten points from 13 matches and are all but out of the competition. Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are the other teams in fray with 10 points each but they all have two more games in hand to secure the final spot in top four.</p>

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Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday to become the third team to qualify for the playoffs.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday to become the third team to qualify for the playoffs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are the other two teams to have already secured their spot in the top four with 18 points each from twelve matches so far this season. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's three-wicket haul helped RCB successfully defended a total of 164 runs against Punjab Kings at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday to secure their eighth win of the season. They now have 16 points from 12 matches and have made it to the playoffs for the second successive season. Opting to bat first, RCB got off to a solid start with a 68-run opening stand between openers Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (40), who survived after an umpiring howler in the 8th over. Glenn Maxwell continued his purple patch with a second successive fifty as he notched up 57 off just 33 balls laced with four sixes and three fours to help his team post 164 runs on the board in 20 overs. PBKS had the game in their bag till the first ten overs of their innings after captain KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal gave got them off to a flyer. While Rahul scored 39 off 35 balls, Agarwal scored a fine 57 off 42 balls. The duo added 91 runs for the first wicket and set up a comfortable chase for PBKS. However, the Punjab outfit once again lost the plot as the middle-order failed to deliver. Nicholas Pooran was dismissed cheaply on 3 to continue his horrific run this season before Agarwal departed on 57. Sarfaraz Khan was sent packing on a duck while Aiden Markram could only manage 20 off 14 balls. Also Read: 'What a joke': Twitter baffled after third umpire makes a blunder to hand Devdutt Padikkal lifeline in RCB vs PBKS clash Shahrukh Khan looked in fine touch but was run-out for 16 off 11 balls as PBKS' batting line-up once again crumbled under pressure to give away the game. Chahal finished with excellent figures of 3/29 in his four overs and bagged the crucial wickets of Agarwal, Pooran and Sarfaraz to bring RCB back in the game after PBKS' dream start. The loss against RCB has dented Punjab Kings' hopes of making it to the playoffs. The Rahul-led side now has ten points from 13 matches and are all but out of the competition. Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are the other teams in fray with 10 points each but they all have two more games in hand to secure the final spot in top four.

Virat Kohli's RCB becomes third team to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs after 6-run win over Punjab Kings

<p>The umpiring standards have once again come under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 after the third umpire made a huge blunder in the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday. RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal was handed a lifeline after a controversial decision by the third umpire at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday.</p>

<p>The incident happened in the eighth over of RCB's innings after captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first. Padikkal, who was struggling against spinner Ravi Bishnoi, tried to reverse sweep him but ended up edging the ball with his gloves in the process.</p>

<p>KL Rahul appealed straight away after hearing a slight noise but the on-field umpire was not interested which prompted the PBKS captain to ask for a review. The replays showed there was a spike on the ultra edge when the ball passed through the gloves of Padikkal. However, much to everyone's surprise, the third umpire - K Srinivasan adjudged the RCB batsman not out.</p>

<p>The third umpire was heard saying there was no bat involved despite there being a clear spike in the ultra edge which left fans, experts and former cricketers in shock as they slammed him on Twitter. PBKS skipper Rahul was also seen expressing his displeasure to the on-field umpires after the horrendous decision by the third umpire.</p>

<p>"Sack the 3rd umpire immediately #SelectDugout&nbsp;What a joke," former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris wrote in a tweet. "How was that Not Out??? #Devdutt #IPL2021," asked Aakash Chopra.</p>

<p><strong>Twitter left baffled after third umpire's howler in PBKS vs RCB clash:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explainer-5-teams-2-spots-what-rcb-mi-kkr-pbks-and-rr-need-to-qualify-for-ipl-2021-playoffs-417918">Explainer: 5 teams, 2 spots - What RCB, MI, KKR, PBKS and RR need to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs</a></p>

<p>Padikkal went on to score 40 off 38 balls and added 68 runs for the first wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (25). Glenn Maxwell notched up his second successive fifty as he slammed a quickfire 57 off 33 balls to help RCB post 164/7 on the board in 20 overs.</p>

<p>While RCB are one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs in IPL 2021, PBKS need to win this encounter to remain alive in the race for top four.</p>

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The umpiring standards have once again come under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 after the third umpire made a huge blunder in the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday.

The umpiring standards have once again come under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 after the third umpire made a huge blunder in the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday. RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal was handed a lifeline after a controversial decision by the third umpire at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday. The incident happened in the eighth over of RCB's innings after captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first. Padikkal, who was struggling against spinner Ravi Bishnoi, tried to reverse sweep him but ended up edging the ball with his gloves in the process. KL Rahul appealed straight away after hearing a slight noise but the on-field umpire was not interested which prompted the PBKS captain to ask for a review. The replays showed there was a spike on the ultra edge when the ball passed through the gloves of Padikkal. However, much to everyone's surprise, the third umpire - K Srinivasan adjudged the RCB batsman not out. The third umpire was heard saying there was no bat involved despite there being a clear spike in the ultra edge which left fans, experts and former cricketers in shock as they slammed him on Twitter. PBKS skipper Rahul was also seen expressing his displeasure to the on-field umpires after the horrendous decision by the third umpire. "Sack the 3rd umpire immediately #SelectDugout What a joke," former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris wrote in a tweet. "How was that Not Out??? #Devdutt #IPL2021," asked Aakash Chopra. Twitter left baffled after third umpire's howler in PBKS vs RCB clash: Sack the 3rd umpire immediately #SelectDugout What a joke! — Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) October 3, 2021 × DRS can't eliminate howlers if umpires ignore what it says. #RCBvPBKS — Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) October 3, 2021 × How was that Not Out??? #Devdutt #IPL2021 #RCBvPBKD — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 3, 2021 × Terrible umpiring, mistakes like that is unforgivable with so much technology and help these days! #RCBvsPBKS #IPL2021 — Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) October 3, 2021 × What qualifies as a spike on Ultra Edge? #RCBvsPBKS — S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 3, 2021 × How on earth was that not out? Did I miss the cricket rules changing?#RCBvsPBKS #Ridiculous pic.twitter.com/0h5r1dOqNR — Sriteja R Chilakapati (@sritejach) October 3, 2021 × Also Read: Explainer: 5 teams, 2 spots - What RCB, MI, KKR, PBKS and RR need to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs Padikkal went on to score 40 off 38 balls and added 68 runs for the first wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (25). Glenn Maxwell notched up his second successive fifty as he slammed a quickfire 57 off 33 balls to help RCB post 164/7 on the board in 20 overs. While RCB are one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs in IPL 2021, PBKS need to win this encounter to remain alive in the race for top four.

'What a joke': Twitter baffled after third umpire makes a blunder to hand Devdutt Padikkal lifeline in RCB vs PBKS clash

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be aiming to qualify for the playoffs for the second season in a row when they take on KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2021 on Sunday. The blockbuster clash will be played at the Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah which has seen some low-scoring thrillers in the past few days.</p>

<p>Both teams have had contrasting campaigns in IPL 2021 so far. While RCB are one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs once again this season, a defeat for PBKS will all but end their campaign in the league. RCB current sit on the third spot in the points table with 14 points from eleven games while PBKS are fifth with ten points from 12 matches.</p>

<p>Both teams are heading into the all-important clash on the back of victories in their last game. RB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets with the help of a brilliant half-century from Glenn Maxwell while Punjab Kings got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders in their last outing riding on captain KL Rahul (67) and Mayank Agarwal's (40) batting heroics.</p>

<p>The two teams will be looking to keep their winning run intact when they lock horns with each other in the first game of the double-header Sunday. Here is all you need to know about the RCB vs PBKS clash -&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Head to head:</strong></p>

<p>Punjab Kings enjoy an edge over RCB when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in IPL. PBKS have managed 15 wins in 27 meetings against Virat Kohli &amp; Co. including a victory in their last meeting this season. PBKS will be looking to make it two wins in a row against RCB in IPL 2021.</p>

<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul has 489 runs from 12 matches so far this season and is only 20 runs away from toppling CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad to regain the top spot on the list of highest run-getters in IL 2021.</p>

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<p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p>

<p>Both Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravi Bishnoi have managed seven wickets so far in the UAE leg of the tournament and have maintained a similar economy rate of 5.57 and 5.92 respectively. The two spinners will hold the key to their sides' success on Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Punjab Kings: </strong>KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Fabian Allen, Nathan Ellis, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Adil Rashid, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Moises Henriques, Jalaj Saxena, Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Harpreet Brar, Prabhsimran Singh</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore:</strong> Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Daniel Christian, George Garton, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David, Akash Deep, Suyash Prabhudessai<br />
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be aiming to qualify for the playoffs for the second season in a row when they take on KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2021 on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be aiming to qualify for the playoffs for the second season in a row when they take on KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2021 on Sunday. The blockbuster clash will be played at the Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah which has seen some low-scoring thrillers in the past few days. Both teams have had contrasting campaigns in IPL 2021 so far. While RCB are one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs once again this season, a defeat for PBKS will all but end their campaign in the league. RCB current sit on the third spot in the points table with 14 points from eleven games while PBKS are fifth with ten points from 12 matches. Both teams are heading into the all-important clash on the back of victories in their last game. RB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets with the help of a brilliant half-century from Glenn Maxwell while Punjab Kings got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders in their last outing riding on captain KL Rahul (67) and Mayank Agarwal's (40) batting heroics. The two teams will be looking to keep their winning run intact when they lock horns with each other in the first game of the double-header Sunday. Here is all you need to know about the RCB vs PBKS clash - Head to head: Punjab Kings enjoy an edge over RCB when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in IPL. PBKS have managed 15 wins in 27 meetings against Virat Kohli & Co. including a victory in their last meeting this season. PBKS will be looking to make it two wins in a row against RCB in IPL 2021. Stats: Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul has 489 runs from 12 matches so far this season and is only 20 runs away from toppling CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad to regain the top spot on the list of highest run-getters in IL 2021. Also Read: 'Others cannot judge me' - R Ashwin reacts amid 'Spirit of Cricket' talks after heated exchange with KKR's Eoin Morgan Trivia: Both Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravi Bishnoi have managed seven wickets so far in the UAE leg of the tournament and have maintained a similar economy rate of 5.57 and 5.92 respectively. The two spinners will hold the key to their sides' success on Sunday. Squads: Punjab Kings: KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Fabian Allen, Nathan Ellis, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Adil Rashid, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Moises Henriques, Jalaj Saxena, Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Harpreet Brar, Prabhsimran Singh Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Daniel Christian, George Garton, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David, Akash Deep, Suyash Prabhudessai

IPL 2021: RCB vs PBKS - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p class="MsoNormal">Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered their second defeat in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday as Punjab Kings defeated the Virat Kohli-led outfit by 34 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While it was another disappointing outing with the willow for skipper Kohli, former Australian spinner Brad Hogg has said that the Bengaluru outfit cannot expect Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers to bail them out every time.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The troika of Kohli, Maxwell and AB de Villiers failed to perform against PBKS as Harpreet Brar, playing his first match of IPL 2021, sent the three batsmen packing back to the hut. The RCB batting collapsed miserably and fell short by 34 runs. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"RCB going at 6 an over after 10 overs with only the loss of 1 wicket chasing 179 was not ideal. Yes you have Maxwell and de Villiers to come, but you can't expect them to pick up the pieces all the time," Hogg said on Twitter.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">Kohli, after the defeat, said that the team conceded 25 runs more to PBKS in the death while adding they never got the momentum with the bat to set the chase on fire. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"They got off to a decent start and we pulled things back decently. Probably gave away 25 too much at the end, should have been chasing 160. Had a chat around executing our plans, which we did, but at the end we strayed away," Kohli told Star Sports after the match.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">"With the bat, we never got the momentum, they bowled well, to be honest. Just kept the pressure going. But as batsmen as well we could have tried more things at the start. It was tough to hit through the line," said Kohli.<o:p></o:p></p>

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Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered their second defeat in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday as Punjab Kings defeated the Virat Kohli-led outfit by 34 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered their second defeat in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday as Punjab Kings defeated the Virat Kohli-led outfit by 34 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While it was another disappointing outing with the willow for skipper Kohli, former Australian spinner Brad Hogg has said that the Bengaluru outfit cannot expect Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers to bail them out every time. The troika of Kohli, Maxwell and AB de Villiers failed to perform against PBKS as Harpreet Brar, playing his first match of IPL 2021, sent the three batsmen packing back to the hut. The RCB batting collapsed miserably and fell short by 34 runs. "RCB going at 6 an over after 10 overs with only the loss of 1 wicket chasing 179 was not ideal. Yes you have Maxwell and de Villiers to come, but you can't expect them to pick up the pieces all the time," Hogg said on Twitter. #RCB going at 6 an over after 10 overs with only the loss of 1 wicket chasing 179 was not ideal. Yes you have Maxwell and de Villiers to come, but you can't expect them to pick up the pieces all the time. #IPL2021 — Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) May 1, 2021 × ALSO READ: 'Virat Kohli has to do some thinking': Ashish Nehra unhappy with Harshal Patel leaking runs at death for RCB Kohli, after the defeat, said that the team conceded 25 runs more to PBKS in the death while adding they never got the momentum with the bat to set the chase on fire. "They got off to a decent start and we pulled things back decently. Probably gave away 25 too much at the end, should have been chasing 160. Had a chat around executing our plans, which we did, but at the end we strayed away," Kohli told Star Sports after the match. ALSO READ: I want to be on the podium: Andre Russell desperate to win IPL again with KKR "With the bat, we never got the momentum, they bowled well, to be honest. Just kept the pressure going. But as batsmen as well we could have tried more things at the start. It was tough to hit through the line," said Kohli. "It was about making a partnership and making sure you're there to keep getting the boundaries, bat at a strike rate of at least 110. We didn't manage to do that," he added.

Brad Hogg highlights RCB slow run-rate, says can't expect Maxwell and de Villiers to bail them out every time

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