It’s Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) play at home against the visiting Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). The home side is in some good form with two wins in the last two matches and also with the arrival of speedster Dale Steyn. Incidentally, Punjab was the first time RCB defeated after suffering six consecutive losses, winning at Mohali by 8 wickets.  

Here are the five things to watch out for in RCB vs KXIP:

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#5 Weather & Pitch

The weather in Bangalore is quite perfect for the players, not being too hot or humid. The pitch has offered scores of more than 200 this season. However, a score of around 170 is considered to be quite an average in Bangalore.