Dream11 IPL 2020 Match 6 Punjab vs Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Mohammad lead head-to-head

Punjab and Bangalore will battle it out in Match 6 of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Thursday, September 24 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.  Punjab vs Bangalore match will commence at 7:30 PM (IST).  Punjab vs Bangalore clash also kwn as sourn derby of Dream11 IPL 2020 is one of most exciting rivalries in league.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Punjab vs Bangalore head to head record

When se two teams meet, game ends up in a high-scoring contest more often than t. Over years, Punjab vs Bangalore rivalry has enthralled fans with drama and runs galore which is why fixture on Thursday will be an exciting clash. As Punjab take on Bangalore in Dream11 IPL 2020, let's take a look at  Punjab vs Bangalore head to head record and epic rivalry between Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami.

Punjab and Bangalore have locked horns with each or on 24 occasions in Dream11 IPL. Both teams are on par with each or when it comes to wins in Dream11 IPL. According to  Punjab vs Bangalore head to head record, sourn derby is balanced with both teams having won 12 games each. However, as per recent form, it is Virat Kohli's men who clearly edge out Punjab.

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Bangalore have emerged victorious in last four matches between two sides. y beat Punjab in both fixtures during IPL 2019 where AB de Villiers emerged as 'Player of Match' on both occasions. Among current batsmen, Chris Gayle has scored most number of runs against Punjab with 140 runs to his name. On or hand, AB de Villiers is Punjab's nemesis as he has scored 662 runs against m which is most by a Bangalore batsman.

As far as bowlers are concerned, Mohammad Shami and Glenn Maxwell have picked two wickets each which is  most by a current Punjab bowler, On contrary, Yuzvendra Chahal is player with most number of wickets against Punjab with 19 scalps to his name.  Yuzvendra Chahal is in brilliant touch as he is coming off from a fresh match-winning performance against Hyderabad. If leg-spinner gets going in this game, it will be tough for Punjab to secure a win.

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As per  Punjab vs Bangalore head to head record in UAE, two teams have met each or once in country in 2014. It was Punjab who triumphed by five wickets during that meeting. Punjab's aver score against Bangalore in Dream11 IPL is 155 while Bangalore outfit's aver score against KL Rahul's men is 161. Both teams will look to secure a win in fixture. Punjab are coming on back off a heart-breaking loss against Delhi, a match which went to Super Over. On or hand, Bangalore who secured a win in ir first fixture against Hyderabad will look to keep winning momentum going.

Dream11 IPL 2020: Virat Kohli vs Mohammad Shami rivalry

Ar battle to watch out for in Punjab vs Bangalore fixture will be tussle between Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami. Bangalore captain who has scored over 5,000 runs in Dream11 IPL has struggled against Shami. Kohli has mand to score 40 runs off 27 balls of Mohammad Shami's bowling and has given his wicket on three occasions.

right-arm pacer accounted for Virat Kohli's wicket twice during IPL 2019. It would be interesting to see who comes out on top in 13th edition of IPL. Virat Kohli failed to get going in first game against Hyderabad as he scored 14 off 13 balls. Bangalore skipper who is yet to score his first boundary of season will look to put an inspiring performance in Thursday's fixture.

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