New Delhi, May 29 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opted to bowl first after Rajat Patidar won the toss against Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the new PCA stadium in Mullanpur on Thursday. This will be the first time both these teams will be meeting each other in IPL playoffs.

The biggest news for RCB has been the return of Australian Josh Hazlewood, who returns to the side after a shoulder niggle. They will also have captain Patidar in the playing XI after he players as an impact batter in RCB's last two matches.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have made one forced change. All-rounder Marco Jansen had to return back to South Africa to prepare for World Test Championship final against Australia...