Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan will miss the upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bangalore due to a shoulder injury. Assistant coach Brad Haddin expressed disappointment over Dhawan’s absence but is hopeful he will be fit for the final two games. Curran will continue to lead the team in Dhawan’s absence. Punjab Kings aim to secure a playoff spot with a win against RCB after losing to Chennai Super Kings in their previous match. They will rely on young players like Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma to continue their impressive performances.