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The IPL 2024 has stepped into another thrilling match. In the 58th match of the IPL, Punjab Kings and Royals Challengers Bengaluru are all set to lock horns at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in Dharamsala. Fans are anticipating an exceptional match between these two teams. Before heading into the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings made an interesting change. Kagiso Rabada is not playing the match. In this article, we will explore the reason behind his absence. Find out why Kagiso Rabada is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against RCB.
Kagiso Rabada is Missing Out From the Game:
On the 58th match, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lock horns in Dharamsala. The spectators are looking forward to another thrilling match in this picturesque stadium. Punjab lost their last match against Chennai Super Kings at this venue. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is an excellent form. But before the game, Punjab Kings opted for an interesting change.
Punjab Kings is going to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru without having Kagiso Rabada in the playing xi. They have dome this interesting change. Rabada is a prime bowler of the team and the move is totally strategic. In this match, PBKS wanted to have an extra batting option. For that reason, Liam Livingstone stepped into Rabada’s place. After the toss, the Punjab skipper gave an update about the change. He said, ‘Livingstone comes in for Rabada. Our strength is our batting.”
Toss Update:
The match is crucial for both the team and fans are eagerly waiting to witness the clash. After winning the toss, Punjab Kings captain Sam Curran won the toss and opted to bowl first. After winning the toss, he said, “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.”
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson
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