IPL 2024: The IPL 2024 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be played tomorrow. This will be the sixth game for both teams.
Date and Venue
The PBKS vs RR IPL 2024 match will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 13 from 7:30 pm IST. Rajasthan has won 4 out of 5 matches, while, on the other hand, PBKS has lost 3 of their 5 matches.
PBKS vs RR Match Preview – IPL 2024, Match 27
Punjab Kings
The Kings suffered a defeat in their last match against SRH in Mullanpur. They chased a target of 182 but fell short, reaching 180. The match concluded with Jaydev Unadkat and SRH clinching victory in the last over, securing a 2-run win.
Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have showcased their capabilities and delivered outstanding performances. In their recent two games, they have exhibited entertaining cricket, showcasing a completely different style of play. The bowling attack appears sharper, and the batters have also shown improvement.
Another significant concern revolves around Liam Livingstone’s injury. Currently, there is no update on when he will return to the playing XI.
PBKS Probable Playing-11
Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma.
Rajasthan Royals
The Royals suffered a defeat in their recent match against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. Titans become the first team to end the winning streak of the RR in the tournament this year. Despite this setback, the Royals have met nearly every challenge in the tournament thus far.
Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson displayed an aggressive batting performance against the GT bowlers, hitting boundaries across the ground. Kuldeep Sen demonstrated his value to the team by taking three early wickets, thereby revitalizing his team’s chances in the game.
Prior to this match, the Royals had maintained an almost unbeatable record at home. Throughout the season, different players have stepped up for the team in various matches, which has been instrumental in their success
RR Probable Playing-11
Dhruv Jurel, Josh Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Trent Boult, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Kuldeep Sen, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
PBKS VS RR: Dream 11 Picks
Keeper – Sanju Samson, Jos Butler,
Batsmen – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shikhar Dhawan, Shashank Singh
All-rounders – Riyan Parag (c), Sam Curran (vc)
Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult
PBKS VS RR head-to-head stats
So far in the IPL, PBKS and RR have played against each other 26 times. Out of these, Punjab has won all 11 matches against RR, while Rajasthan has won 15 matches against PBKS.
Weather and Pitch
In the evening, the temperature is expected to be approximately 24 degrees Celsius, with the humidity level around 42 per cent.
This upcoming match will only be the third to take place at this venue. Based on observations from previous matches, the ball tends to grip the surface without coming in sharply. Spin bowlers are expected to be more effective here, while the new ball is likely to swing. Therefore, opting to chase could be the preferable strategy.