IPL 2026: Punjab Kings choose to bowl; Rajat Patidar misses Dharamsala clash
Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala. Jitesh Sharma captained RCB in the absence of regular skipper Rajat Patidar. The match is crucial for both teams, with playoff implications on the line.
- ▪Punjab Kings opted to field first after winning the toss against RCB.
- ▪Jitesh Sharma took over as captain for RCB due to Rajat Patidar's absence.
- ▪The match is significant for both teams, with RCB aiming to secure a playoff spot.
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