Hardik Pandya has decided to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024 after winning the toss. He stated that the pitch looks good and will play even better in the second innings, considering the dew factor from the previous night. Hardik Pandya further mentioned that the team scored the highest total in the previous game against Delhi Capitals without a single batter scoring a fifty. The primary objective for the team is to put pressure on the opposition batters with the new ball. Also, it is essential to focus on the present game and not dwell on the previous one.
Faf du Plessis has emphasized the need to give opportunities to new faces to change their results. He stated that it is the sixth game of the season, and they need to get back to winning ways. While Virat has been excellent, the other batters have not been up to the mark, and the team cannot afford to be under pressure from their opponents. Faf du Plessis mentioned that there will be three changes to the team, where Jacks will come in at No. 3, Mahipal will be back, and Vyshak will also be included.