Welcome to the blockbuster showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders prepare for an electrifying clash in match number 10 of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The host,   steps into the arena with a win and a loss from their opening two encounters. Despite a setback against CSK in the opener, they bounced back to defeat  in their second outing, thanks to Virat Kohli's landmark 100th T20 fifty-plus score. Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror played pivotal roles, stitching together a 48-run partnership for the sixth wicket and remaining unbeaten to clinch victory with four balls to spare.

 , buoyed by their narrow four-run victory over  in a high-octane opener, courtesy of Andre Russell's dynamic all-around performance and Phil Salt's stabilizing innings at the top, are eager to extend their winning momentum. Starc had a game to forget as he was taken to the cleaners in his comeback game. The Singh duos of Ramandeep and Rinku played a pivotal role for  . With all nine matches this season favoring the home side, and KKR's impressive track record of defeating  at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in their last five meetings, the stage is set for a potentially history-making encounter. Will  continue their dominance or will   halt their streak and maintain the home side's winning trend in 2024? 

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PITCH REPORT: 
Sunil Gavaskar and Ian Bishop:  "It looks like a glorious evening here at the Chinnaswamy. The square is a little bit used, but the outfield looks superb. The dimensions of the ground aren't huge. We are the centre of the square - 61 metres (square) on either side and 75 metres straight. A high six-hitting ground. In the first game played here, we saw a number of seam bowlers taking pace off the ball and using the slower option. Maybe that's something faster bowlers may go to today. It looks interesting. It's still a good wicket and if the spinners keep landing the ball well it can get you a little more turn. We hope there'll be no dew factor". 

TOSS: 




 has won the toss and have elected to first

Shreyas Iyer, Skipper: " We are going to field first. Had a brief chat with the curator who was of the opinion that the ball will spin as well. The Morale of the team is fantastic, everyone is in high spirits. We have to carry forward the same momentum throughout. It is important to be in the present. My role is to play an anchor role. It's always good to have a lethal bowling line-up like ours. It is important to stay in the present. We have to see to it that we capitalize on the start. Anukul roy comes in."

Faf du Plessis, Skipper: " We would have bowled first as well. It's a fresh track, and looks a good wicket, you have to see how it plays in the first innings. It's important to close games early in the season. It's important to assess the conditions. We love the support and atmosphere here at home. We will go with the same team."