Both the teams have won their previous matches. RCB defended a relatively small total at chinaswamy total, which shows their bowling efforts. Punjab won their first game under new captain Maxwell, who himself played well. For this match, AB Devilliers is expected to be fit. In such case, either of Mills or Stanlake will have to make way. That means further changes to accommodate one more bowler. Even if Devilliers does not come in, RCB may like to have Travis Head back to strengthen their batting which has become weak due to unavailability of kohli, rahul and bad form of gayle. Punjab may go with the same team that won them their first match. Punjab have a good batting lineup provided the top three give them good start. Maxwell and Miller can accelerate from over no 12-13. I hope Amla will provide them that option at top. They have S Marsh also who can come in place of stoinis.
Key players for fantasy team:
KP – Amla, Saha, Miller, Sandeep sharma, Maxwell.
RCB – Mandeep, Watson, Chahal, Jadhav, Stanlake.
Watson, Maxwell, Chahal, Amla will be good options for captain, vice captain of fantasy teams.
I predict a second win for Punjab hoping that Devilliers does not play. one big innings expected from punjab batsman tomorrow.