Rajasthan Royals (RR) are scheduled to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 5 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati following their victorious match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening game of IPL 2023.
PBKS, led by Shikhar Dhawan, defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs (DLS Method) in their first match despite missing Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada. Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh contributed significantly to the team’s success with both bat and ball. Bhanuka Rajapaksa played an impressive inning of 50 runs off 32 balls, while Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma played quick cameos to help PBKS set a target of 191 runs in 20 overs. The team’s young bowler, Arshdeep Singh, was particularly sensational, causing damage to KKR’s top order. Rahul Chahar and Sikandar Raza were also impactful with the ball.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals’ top order is in excellent form and can alter the game’s momentum at any moment. In their previous match, Jos Buttler’s quick 54 off 22 balls gave the team a fantastic start, and Yashasvi Jaiswal played a steady innings of 54 off 37 deliveries. Sanju Samson also contributed a half-century as Rajasthan reached a score of 203 runs after 20 overs.
RR vs PBKS Match Details
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 8th Match, IPL 2023
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 5, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
RR vs PBKS Pitch Report
The Barasara Cricket Stadium’s surface is anticipated to benefit the batters. Given the likelihood of a high-scoring game, bowling first will be ideal because dew may come into play later. Anything over 200 will be a difficult sum.
RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (wk/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
RR vs PBKS Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter
Jos Buttler:
Rajasthan had a fantastic start in the previous game thanks to Jos “the Boss.” He is anticipated to cause chaos in the middle once more because the pitch is anticipated to favour the batters in the upcoming game. He was the tournament’s top run-scorer in 2018, and he would like to repeat that feat in 2023.
Probable Best Bowler
Sam Curran:
Sam Curran’s ball-handling manoeuvres can be very effective against Rajasthan. The England all-rounder struggled with the ball against KKR, but he has the ability to recover and have a significant impact.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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