Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Punjab Kings for the second time this season, but this time at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. While RCB have shown promise in their campaign so far, their inability to make the most of their home conditions was evident in their previous clash against PBKS. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have a history of disrupting home advantage at Mullanpur, but under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, this revamped squad has defied expectations, proving their strength on their own turf.
Mullanpur Stadium pitch report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium typically benefits batters, with high scores being a common sight. However, both pacers and spinners have found some assistance here over the years.
That said, the Mullanpur surface has proven to be unpredictable, as seen in the three matches played this season. While the first two encounters saw teams batting first breach the 200-run mark, the most recent clash between KKR and PBKS took a dramatic turn, with the home side successfully defending the lowest-ever IPL total of just 111 runs.
PBKS vs RCB weather report
There is a slight possibility of rain, around 10 percent, in Chandigarh at the start time of the PBKS vs RCB match. While a complete washout appears unlikely, a brief delay in the game due to weather interruptions cannot be ruled out. The temperature during the match is expected to remain in the mid-30s, creating warm playing conditions for both teams.
