In a must-win game in the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be up against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what happens to be a thrilling encounter to look forward to. The 58th match of the season has a lot of consequences in terms of the chances of both teams qualifying for the playoffs. The team that loses might be down and out as other teams would progress further in the race to playoffs. The team winning would stay alive in the race for the playoffs.

The match is set to take place at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala on the 9th of May 2024 at 7:30 PM (IST). Both teams would be desperate to win this as they do not have any other choice. Both teams have had a similar journey in the tournament so far. Both RCB and PBKS have four wins and seven losses to their in the 11 matches. RCB, with a better net run rate, is placed a position above PBKS. While RCB is in the 7th position, PBKS is in the 8th.

Both teams have their own strengths and weaknesses. While PBKS is not getting enough contribution with the bat from the likes of Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran, and Jitesh Sharma, RCB has the likes of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell, who have not fired with the bat as well as they would have liked. The winner of the match will secure 7th spot in the points table. But their chances of qualifying for the playoffs will stay alive. A loss would be a tough pill to swallow.