IPL 2024: The match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings will be played on May 15. RR just need to win one game to qualify for playoffs while PBKS is already out of the race.

Date and Venue

The IPL 2024 match between RR and PBKS will take place at Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on May 15, starting at 7:30 pm IST. Fans can anticipate a thrilling showdown between both teams.

RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match Preview – Match 65

Rajasthan Royals

RR is currently positioned second in the standings with eight wins and four losses from 12 matches, the inaugural champions are ready for an intense showdown.

Despite a strong start to the tournament, RR has stumbled in the latter half, losing momentum with three consecutive defeats. The team is now striving to regain its rhythm. Determined to bounce back, RR aims for a pivotal victory that would secure their playoff spot, making them the second team to qualify after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

RR Probable Playing-11

Sanju Samson (C & WK), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rovman Powell, Trent Boult, Riyan Parag, Avesh Khan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Punjab Kings

PBKS is in a tough spot, already eliminated from playoff contention and sitting at the bottom of the points table. With only four wins and eight losses out of 12 matches, the 2014 finalists face an uphill battle.

With no playoff pressure, PBKS looks to play spoiler to their opponents’ aspirations. They have the chance to disrupt RR’s quest for a top-four spot by causing an upset in their upcoming match. Led by Sam Curran, PBKS enters the game following consecutive losses to Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

PBKS Probable Playing-11

Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran (C), Harshal Patel

RR vs PBKS: Dream 11 Picks

Keeper – Sanju Samson(C), Jonny Bairstow

Batsmen – Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shashank Singh, Rilee Rossouw

All-rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran

Bowlers – Rahul Chahar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel(VC)

RR vs PBKS head-to-head stats

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have faced off in 27 IPL matches to date. RR has emerged victorious in 16 of these encounters, while PBKS has won 11 times. The highest total scored by RR against PBKS is 226 runs, whereas PBKS’s highest score against RR is 223 runs.

Weather and Pitch

The temperature in Barsapara is expected to be around 26°C, with humidity levels at approximately 83%. According to Weather.com, there is an 18% chance of rain.

The surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is known to be batting-friendly. A high-scoring encounter is likely, and choosing to bat first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.