Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL tips | Match 37

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Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match preview

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet for the second time in just three days as they face off at the New PCA Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday, April 20.

This match sees second take on fourth on the IPL ladder, with both teams eager to strengthen their finals credentials in the second half of the season.

PBKS claimed bragging rights in the reverse fixture on Friday, cruising to a five-wicket victory in a rain-shortened 14-over contest. The Kings skittled RCB for just 95, with Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal all striking twice in a three-over spell. Nehal Wadhera then anchored the chase with a calm 33* to secure the points.

That win was Punjab’s fifth of the season, putting them well on track for a play-off berth. Yuzvendra Chahal’s return to form has come at the right time, with six wickets in his last two outings, while skipper Shreyas Iyer has been consistent with the bat.

RCB will be looking to bounce back quickly. Despite struggling at home, they’ve won all four away games this season and have enjoyed recent success against Punjab, winning three of the last four meetings. Josh Hazlewood remains a bright spot with the ball, sitting second in the Purple Cap race after a superb 3/14 on Friday, while Tim David’s 50* off 26 balls offered hope with the bat.

With both teams showing strengths and vulnerabilities, this shapes as another closely fought clash.

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru predictions

RCB were undone by the conditions on Friday, but their away record this season has been flawless. They’ve won four from four on the road and have the experience to respond quickly. Expect a tighter, higher-scoring contest this time and for RCB’s top order to fire.

Nehal Wadhera calmly guided Punjab to victory in the reverse fixture and has now made significant contributions in three of his last five innings. He looks well suited to the middle overs and offers value with top cricket betting sites to top-score again if early wickets fall.

Bhuvneshwar has taken at least one wicket in every game this season and dismissed two in Friday’s clash. With swing likely early on and his accuracy at the death, he’s a solid pick at +400 with BetOnline to be RCB’s top bowler on Sunday.

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