PBKS VS RR: MATCH PREVIEW
The 27th match of IPL 2024 is set to take place between Punjab Kings (PBKS) VS Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Tira, Punjab. Both teams will be eager for a win in this match as they both suffered defeats in their last matches. This will mark the sixth match for both teams.
PBKS VS RR: Match Venue And Timing
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh international stadium Mullanpur Tira,(New Chandigarh) Mohali Punjab.
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. IST.
CURRENT POSITIONS OF TEAMS IN IPL 2024
PBKS VS RR : Head to head a record Punjab Kings
So far in the history of IPL, 26 matches have been played between these two teams, out of which Punjab Kings have won 11 matches while Rajasthan Royal have managed to win 15 matches.
PAST PERFORMANCE PUNJAB KINGS (PBKS) IN IPL 2024
PAST PERFORMANCE RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR) IN IPL 2024
PBKS VS RR: Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium has always favoured the batsmen. Looking at the last 10 matches, the average score here is 168. However, both teams will aim to score between 180 and 200 in this match. Bowlers might struggle in the second innings as the temperature drops at night. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
PBKS VS RR : Weather Forecast
On April 13, 2024, the weather forecast suggests that it will be cloudy with a 10 per cent chance of rain. With the cloud cover expected to persist, the night temperature is unlikely to drop significantly, and there won’t be any dew formation. However, the humidity is expected to be around 30% on this day.
Team Preview Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings’ performance in IPL 2024 has been up and down. They’ve won two out of the five matches they’ve played so far and lost three. Their recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad was a nail-biter. Even though they narrowly lost by just two runs, their strong showing in that match probably gave them a confidence boost.
In the batting department, skipper Shikhar Dhawan is leading the charge for Punjab Kings, with Sikandar Raza and Sam Curran also contributing effectively. However, Jonny Bairstow hasn’t quite found his rhythm yet. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh has been impressive, showcasing his talent with four wickets for 29 runs against Hyderabad. Alongside him, Sam Curran and Harshal Patel are providing solid support.
However, Rabada hasn’t made as much of an impact yet. Punjab will surely make efforts to capitalize on playing at their home ground, but they shouldn’t underestimate Rajasthan Royals, who have shown solid performance in IPL 2024 so far.
Availability Of Players For Punjab Kings.
There haven’t been any injury reports from the Punjab Kings’ camp, so all their players should be available. Therefore, Punjab is unlikely to make any changes to their line-up for the upcoming match.
Probable Playing 11 Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Prabhsimran Singh, Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Shashank Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma
Team Preview Rajasthan Royals(RR)
In IPL 2024, Rajasthan Royals‘ performance so far has been outstanding. Out of their five matches, they’ve won four, securing the top spot in the points table. Although they suffered a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans in their last match, reflecting on their performance so far has surely boosted their confidence.
Riyan Parag has been delivering powerful performances for Rajasthan Royals, followed by Virat Kohli, who has become the second-highest run-scorer. Additionally, Sanju Samson has been making significant contributions. Jos Buttler has also shown excellent form, scoring a century against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
When it comes to bowling, Yuzvendra Chahal has been impressive with ten wickets to his name, earning him the Purple Cap. Ravichandran Ashwin has also been providing excellent support in the bowling department. Looking at their fast bowling, Trent Boult is in excellent form, while Avesh Khan has been complementing him well.
With this consistent performance, Rajasthan Royals will be aiming to continue their winning streak and make a strong comeback on their path to victory.
Availability of Players For Rajasthan Royals(RR)
As of now, there haven’t been any injury updates from the Rajasthan Royals’ camp, indicating that all their players are in good shape and available for selection. However, it appears that they are leaning towards maintaining the same lineup as their last match, opting not to make any changes
Probable Playing 11 Rajasthan Royals(RR)
Sanju Samson (captain), Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nandre Burger, Avesh Khan.
PBKS VS RR: Win Probability
Considering Google’s prediction, Rajasthan Royals have a 55% chance of winning, while Punjab Kings have a 45% chance. Given the current circumstances and observing Rajasthan Royals’ performance this season so far, it seems likely that Rajasthan Royals will emerge victorious in this match.