Royal Challengers Bengaluru, struggling at home despite a strong batting lineup, aims to reverse their fortunes against Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB has lost both home games but remains undefeated away.

Punjab Kings have dismissed Kolkata Knight Riders for 95 to earn a thrilling 16-run win. KKR were 72-3 chasing 112 in the 10th over but turned it around to win. It is the lowest total ever defended in the IPL in a full T20.

The clash between RCB and PBKS would be a clash of two in-form teams at M Chinnaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. With four wins and two losses each, RCB and PBKS are at third and fourth spot in the points table and are heading into the match after massive wins over Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets and 16 runs win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) while defending 112 runs respectively.