Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are one of the teams that have not yet won the title in the 5 -year history of the IPL. In such a situation, it seems that the time has come to change. Punjab Kings or Royal Challengers Bengaluru – any one of the teams will take the IPL trophy this time. The two teams are set to face the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh Qualifier 1. Before that, let’s see what the path of their current IPL expedition was and what could happen in this important match.
PBKS and RCB’s journey path before the play-offs
This year’s IPL, the top teams on the top of the table are quite regular, it was relatively easy to ensure the play-off. Last time, the RCB’s thrilling six-match Jayarath was not needed. They were in a good position with 5 points in the first seven matches, and then they have easily confirmed the play-offs to win four matches.
On the other hand, the journey to Punjab was a bit difficult, as they were fighting with the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. However, due to the bad performance in the late Delhi, Punjab confirmed the play-offs with two matches in the end. In their last match, they lost Mumbai to the top of the points table.
Interestingly, PBKs and RCB did the same result in the first six matches this season. Win, win, rate, win, rate, win (wwlwlw). They were never more than two points from each other, and at the end of the tournament both teams were equal to 5 points. The Punjab Kings were ahead with a little (1.5) at the net run rate.
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Face -to -face statistics: pbks vs rcb
Does it feel strict? Then take a look at the face of the two groups. They have faced five matches since the 21st. Of which Punjab won 3 times, and Bengaluru won 3 times. They have competed shoulder to shoulder.
This year they faced twice in just three days – first in Bengaluru, then in Mullanpur. Punjab won the short match due to rain in the first match, but RCB won by holding their great away record in the next match.
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So who is the favorites?
Considering all aspects, there is really not a difference between these two groups – even their logo has lions! Season’s performance, statistics, can afford to lose each other. They are equal in everything. Although playing in Punjab’s home field, the RCB’s Away record is great. Although the RCB play-off experience is high, they played the last qualifier 1 in 20. On the other hand, Punjab has emerged for the first time after 20 years.
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The most important can be the role of the captain. Rajat Patidar has been captaining for the first time for RCB, and on the other hand is Shreyas Ayer-who has already taken two different teams to the IPL final and championed KKR last year.
Shreyas Aya’s only captain who has taken two separate teams to the IPL final. Do you think he can take the third team to the final? The real difference between these two powerful groups may be here – led. And because of that, the Punjab Kings can be kept ahead in the final.