IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's PBKS vs RCB Match

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are gearing up to play against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2023 on 20 April 2023. The 27th match of this ongoing IPL will take place at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali. PBKS are coming off after a close win over Lucknow Super Ginats (LSG). 

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On the other hand, RCB lost their last game against Chennai Super Kings (LSG). So a crucial match awaits fans and these teams. Speaking of form this season, PBKS are in the fifth position with six wickets. While RCB are in the eighth position with two wins out of five. Meanwhile, in seven matches between these sides, RCB won four times while PBKS won thrice.      

Also Read: PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the PBKS vs RCB clash in IPL 2023

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1. Faf du Plessis

Faf Du Plessis' IPL Records and Stats

The RCB skipper had a great last game with the bat. Against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he scored 62 runs off 33 balls, including five fours and four sixes. After that knock, Faf du Plessis has now scored 259 runs in five matches of this IPL, at an average of 64.75. He has also notched up three fifties so far. 

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However, it will be interesting if he is fully fit to play against PBKS as he suffered an injury. Still, he batted and played that outstanding knock against CSK. During the post-match presentation, he shared about and Faf du Plessis said: Early on while fielding, I thought I just winded my rib but as the innings went on I felt discomfort. Personally, I got stiff and lost some power. I'd have liked to have gone harder in the middle period. I tried but couldn't keep up.”

2. Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza's IPL Records and Stats

This star all-rounder from Zimbabwe made headlines when PBKS bought him for the base price of INR 50 Lakhs. In the last game against LSG, Sikandar Raza played a top knock of 57 runs off 41 balls, including four fours and three sixes. In this ongoing IPL so far, Raza has scored 79 runs while he has taken two wickets.

After that knock, he became the first Zimbabwe player to score a fifty in the history of IPL. His contribution helped PBKS to chase down 160 runs with three balls and two wickets to spare. Sikandar Raza won the Player of the Match award. So, fans can hope for another solid knock from this all-rounder in the upcoming game.  

3. Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell's IPL Records and Stats

This Aussie all-rounder had a fantastic match against CSK. Glenn Maxwell scored 76 runs off 36 balls, including three fours and eight sixes. He also picked up one wicket with the ball in 2.4 overs by conceding 28 runs. He played some outrageous shots and put up a solid partnership of 126 runs for the third wicket while chasing 227 runs. 

As of now, in the first five matches, Glenn Maxwell has scored 176 runs at an average of 44. With the ball, he has taken just one wicket. So, fans can hope for another top knock from this star all-rounder. His all-round performance can become a vital factor against PBKS at the batting pitch of Mohali.