PBKS vs RCB LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Virat Kohli Becomes First ...

PBKS vs RCB Live: What an over from Harshal!

That is a really good last over from Harshal Patel. He dismissed Dinesh Karthik on the first ball of the over and then removed Mahipal Lomror before claiming the wicket of Cameron Green on the final delivery. Only three runs came off the over and three wickets.

RCB 241/7 (20)

IPL 2024 Live: Expensive over

21 runs came off Rahul Chahar's third over and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are really close to the 250-run mark. They need only two or three good hits in the final over to cross it.

RCB 238/4 (19)

PBKS vs RCB Live: OUT!

Virat Kohli is gone! He deserved a century here but departs for 92 off 47 balls. Arshdeep Singh smartly bowled a tad fuller length but outside the wide line. Kohli chased the ball only to hit it into the hands of Rossouw at deep point. 

RCB 211/4 (17.4)

PBKS vs RCB Live: A unique feat for Kohli!

Virat Kohli continues to shine in IPL. He has crossed the mark of 1000 IPL runs against PBKS and has thus became the first-ever batter in the history of the tournament to do it against three opponents. He has already done it against DC and CSK. 

RCB 200/3 (17)

IPL 2024 Live: Big achievement for Virat Kohli!

With his ongoing knock, Virat Kohli, the Orange Cap holder currently, has gone past the mark the mark of 600 runs in IPL 2024. He has equalled the record of Chris Gayle for most 600-plus seasons in IPL. This is the fourth instance when Kohli has crossed the mark in IPL.

RCB 185/3 (16)

IPL 2024 Live: Kohli-Green solid

Harshal Patel bowled a 9-run over before Liam Livingstone conceded 10 runs in his following over. The duo of Kohli and Green have added 45 runs for the fourth wicket so far in 30 balls. They should aim to accelerate now as RCB have only five overs left in the innings.

RCB 163/3 (15)

PBKS vs RCB Live: Fifty for Virat Kohli!

Virat Kohli raced to his half-century in 32 balls. He slammed two consecutive fours to Liam Livingstone on the final two balls of the over. The first boundary saw Kohli racing to his fifty. A total of 11 runs came off the over. 

RCB 144/3 (13)

Live Score: FOUR!

Cameron Green has hit the Rahul Chahar delivery over the extra cover for a four. It was a tossed up ball and Green played it to perfection for the boundary. This is the first boundary for RCB in 8 balls after the forced break due to rain.

RCB 130/3 (11.2)

Live Score: Play resumes!

Virat Kohli is back on strike with Cameron Green as the new batter at the other end. Liam Livinstone will be bowling the 11th over. Here we go...

PBKS vs RCB Live: Latest update -

The situation gets poorer. Hail is falling on the ground now. The umpires are there on the ground for inspection while the players are around the boundary ropes.

PBKS vs RCB Live: Rain stops play!

A slight drizzle has put the play on halt. Covers are being brought to guard the pitch while Virat Kohli is spotted running towards the dugout, hiding his bat from the water droplets. This seems like a passing shower and we shall have the play resumed anytime soon.

RCB 119/3 (10)

PBKS vs RCB Live: OUT!

Sam Curran has got rid of Rajat Patidar and look the reaction from the stand-in captain of Punjab Kings. He is animated, truly animated while also giving a send-off to Patidar. The RCB batter departs after scoring 55 runs off 23 balls with the help of 3 fours and 6 sixes.

RCB 119/3 (10)

Live Score: Fifty for Rajat Patidar!

Rajat Patidar raced to his half-century in 21 balls. He got there with a six over fine leg fence that came on the third ball of Sam Curran's over.

PBKS vs RCB Live: 6, 6, 0, 0, 6, 0 - Big over

Rahul Chahar has been hit for 18 runs in his first over of the night. Rajat Patidar was the man, who tonked him for three sixes. PBKS also dropped the catch of Patidar in the over as wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow failed to take the catch after the batter got an outside edge. 

RCB 90/2 (8)

PBKS vs RCB Live: End of powerplay!

This is a decent start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They have scored at 9.33 in the powerplay. Punjab Kings bowled well in the phase but they are themselves to blame as the side dropped four catches inside the powerplay.

RCB 56/2 (6)

PBKS vs RCB Live: OUT!

Another one is gone! Here is the second wicket for Vidhwath Kaverappa. Will Jacks departs after scoring 12 runs off 7 balls. It was a slower ball on the pads from Kaverappa and Jacks hit it towards the short fine leg where Harshal Patel took a really good diving catch.

RCB 43/2 (4.4)

PBKS vs RCB Live: OUT!

2.2 - Faf du Plessis is gone! That is a big blow to RCB that too way early in this do-or-die game against PBKS. Vidhwath Kaverappa claims the wicket that is also his maiden wicket in the Indian Premier League.

RCB 20/1 (3)

Live Score: 8-run over

Arshdeep Singh troubled RCB opener Virat Kohli in the over and conceded only 8 runs in it. Both Kohli and Faf du Plessis are trying hard to score some quick runs but PBKS bowlers have done a decent job so far.

RCB 19/0 (2)

PBKS vs RCB Live: Catches dropped!

Ashutosh Sharma dropped a tough chance in the first over of the match. Kohli got a leading edge on the third ball of Vidhwath Kaverappa. Ashutosh Sharma ran behind from point but failed to take the catch. It was a really tough chance to be honest. On the final ball too, Faf du Plessis got a life after his catch was dropped at cover.

RCB 11/0 (1)

Live Score: Match begins!

Virat Kohli is on strike, Vidhwath Kaverappa has the new ball in hand. Faf du Plessis is at the other end. Here we go...

PBKS vs RCB Live: Impact subs -

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal, Mayank Dagar

Punjab Kings: Harpreet Brar, Tanay Thyagarajan, Rishi Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Nathan Ellis

PBKS vs RCB Live: Here are the playing XIs -

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson

Live Score: Maxwell out, Ferguson in for RCB

"Would've done the same. Been a great turnaround for us. Last few games we've been clinical. Focus remains the same, not too much on the table, just the way we want to play. Maxwell out for Lockie Ferguson," said RCB captain Faf du Plessis.

PBKS vs RCB Live: PBKS drop Rabada

"Going to bowl. Looks like they've watered the wicket a bit, might be something early on. Looking to put RCB under pressure early. With the side we've picked today, looking to take wickets with the new ball. Pretty simple for us now - need few results to go for us and win our remaining games. Livingstone comes in for Rabada. Our strength is our batting," said PBKS' stand-in captain Sam Curran.

Live Score: PBKS opt to bowl!

Punjab Kings stand-in captain Sam Curran won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL 2024 game.

Live Score: "Unpredictable" PBKS

PBKS, on the other hand, will be low on confidence having suffered an inexplicable batting collapse against Chennai Super Kings. The Kings showcased their very best and worst against CSK. Their bowlers were all over the CSK batters but the batting unit choked. It was a example of how Punjab's season has been this year -- unpredictable.

PBKS vs RCB Live: Siraj back in form

RCB's bowling department has started clicking with Mohammed Siraj, who is in India's T20 World Cup squad, finally finding his rhythm. Yash Dayal and Vijaykumar Vyshak also did well against GT and RCB will expect them to continue in the same vein.

IPL 2024 Live Score: Kohli has the Orange Cap

Virat Kohli remains consistent at the top. He has the Orange Cap currently. Meanwhile, skipper Faf du Plessis broke his string of poor scores with a belligerent knock in the last game. Will Jacks also impressed with a match-winning century against GT, and Cameron Green showcased his all-round skills with crucial contributions in runs and wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2024 Live: RCB hold an edge over PBKS

Punjab Kings too stare at a similar situation as that of RCB. They occupy the eighth spot, having collected eight points from 11 games. However, between the two -- only one team can reach the all-important 14 points mark. Having beaten PBKS earlier in the season and heading to this clash with three wins on the trot, RCB will feel more confident than the hosts.

Live Score: RCB still alive in playoff race

After a horrendous start to the season, RCB have managed to claw their way back into the tournament. They have the winning momentum on their side, having won their last three games comprehensively. The wins have not only boosted their sagging morale but also taken them to the seventh spot in the points table. With eight points from 11 games, RCB can still make the playoffs if they win all their remaining three fixtures although the chances are slim.

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A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League match in Dharamsala on Thursday.