Virat Kohli

In a high-pressure match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will heavily rely on their stalwart Virat Kohli. So far, the right-hander has accumulated 614 runs in all 14 matches. A certain group of fans on social media have also believed that there are chances of RCB clinching the title, considering the symbolic connection with Kohli's jersey number and the fact that IPL has turned 18 this year

Shreyas Iyer

PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer will be riding high on confidence. In the previous match against MI, the right-hander delivered a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 87 runs. The dugout will expect their skipper to bring his 'A-game' in the title clash

Josh Hazlewood

So far in the league, pacer Josh Hazlewood has been leading Bengaluru's bowling line-up. Having featured in 11 games, the 34-year-old has claimed 21 wickets. He will be accompanied by fellow experienced pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal

Jitesh Sharma

After a stunning knock against Lucknow Super Giants in the group stage match, fans have high expectations from Jitesh Sharma. The right-hander has also been delivering good performances while donning the 'big gloves'

Nehal Wadhera

This year, Nehal Wadhera has established himself as a player who has been consistent in delivering quick-fire knocks. Coming down to bat in the middle-order, the left-hander has scored 354 runs in 15 matches

Prabhsimran Singh

Punjab's opening batsman Prabhsimran Singh has been struggling to score runs after the initial phase of the tournament. In 16 games, he has accumulated 523 runs, and the Kings' dugout will expect him to deliver a strong start against RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium