The 27th match of IPL 2024 will feature Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, starting at 7:30 PM IST on April 13th. This stadium replaces PCA stadium in Mohali as Punjab Kings’ home venue this season.
Known for its batting-friendly wicket, the pitch initially offers some movement but quickly settles into a favorable batting track. Spinners might find it challenging to make an impact, indicating a high-scoring contest. It marks the debut of this venue in the IPL, promising an exciting game between the two teams.
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PBKS vs RR – Our Analysis
In their previous games, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals faced agonizing losses to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans respectively. Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, Punjab’s stars from the last match, nearly rescued them again, but SRH clinched victory by a slender two-run margin.
Similarly, Rajasthan Royals appeared set for a win until Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan’s explosive batting turned the tables, securing a remarkable win for GT. Despite the setback, the Royals lead the points table with four wins in five matches, while the Kings find themselves struggling in eighth place, managing only two wins in five outings.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Prediction
PK vs RR- Coin Toss
Given Punjab Kings’ trend of winning tosses and opting to field first in both previous matches at this venue, it’s likely they’ll continue with this strategy. With rain in the forecast, the chasing team would hold a slight advantage in case of interruptions. Hence, it’s predicted that the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first.
PBKS vs RR- Who will win?
Despite the close defeat to Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals’ loss was unexpected. With a strong team, boasting top-tier batters and a formidable bowling attack, they’re expected to bounce back resiliently. Facing Punjab Kings, who have struggled with consistency, the Rajasthan Royals are favored to secure a win.
PBKS vs RR- Top Batter
Shikhar Dhawan, Shashank Singh, and Prabhsimran Singh hold the key for the Punjab Kings’ batting lineup. Shashank’s recent performances have been remarkable, complementing the reliability of Dhawan and Prabhsimran.
For Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag have been exceptional, amassing over 250 runs each with three fifties in five games. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s underwhelming form puts him under pressure, yet a breakthrough innings might be on the horizon.
PBKS vs RR- Top Bowler
PBKS relies on Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, with seven and eight wickets respectively, to spearhead their bowling attack. Harshal Patel’s prowess in the death overs adds depth to their lineup.
For RR, Yuzvendra Chahal’s stellar form, claiming 10 wickets in five games, is pivotal. Trent Boult provides early breakthroughs, while Avesh Khan excels in the death overs.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Batting first team scores
A projected score of 180 is expected by the team batting first.
Playing XI
Punjab Kings
- Shikhar Dhawan (c)
- Jonny Bairstow
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Sam Curran
- Shashank Singh
- Sikandar Raza
- Harpreet Brar
- Harshal Patel
- Kagiso Rabada
- Arshdeep Singh
- Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh.
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Jos Buttler
- Sanju Samson (c & wk)
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Avesh Khan
- Kuldeep Sen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Impact Player: Nandre Burger.
PBKS VS RR- Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | PBKS Won | RR Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 26 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PBKS vs RR – Dream11 Betting Tips
- Riyan Parag’s exceptional form, with 261 runs and 17 sixes, makes him a strong contender for top RR scorer.
- Yuzvendra Chahal’s impressive 10 wickets in IPL 2024 makes him the prime pick for RR’s top wicket-taker.
- Expect Shikhar Dhawan to step up for Punjab Kings, making him the top choice for PBKS’ best batter.
- Kagiso Rabada’s pace and accuracy make him a key bowler for PBKS, tipped as their top performer.
- With the likes of Samson, Parag, Hetmyer, and Buttler in form, bet on Rajasthan Royals to hit over 10.5 sixes in the match.
Last Updated on April 12, 2024
