New skippers, new visions for both Punjab and Bangalore
Still eying their maiden title triumphs, both teams will be eager to make a strong statement first up. Seasoned South African Faf du Plessis, who was acquired by RCB for Rs 7 crore in the IPL mega auction last month, will captain the side even as it continues its search for its first-ever title, having failed in the previous 14 outings. Mayank Agarwal, on the other hand will also be on his first outing as Punjab Kings skipper as the team start afresh in their pursuit of the maiden title.