Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: The 27th IPL 2024 match rivals Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings. Out of five matches, RR has won four, while PBKS has won two. RR’s unbeaten streak was broken by Gujrat. This match will be RR chance to bounce back in the tournament.
The 27th T20 match between Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals will take place on April 13th, 2024, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Punjab.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 27th T20 Match
Date: April 13th, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 07:30 AM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Punjab.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Punjab Kings (Match Odds- 2.10)
Preview
The Punjab Kings’ most recent matchup with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was an emotional rollercoaster. They made a tremendous effort at bat, but they were painfully short by only two runs. The Punjab team showed flashes of genius in the closing seconds of the match, particularly in the strong pairing between Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh. Their inconsistent chase, though, highlights the necessity of getting off to a strong start in their next games.
Full Squad:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
Players to watch out for in:
Shashank Singh
Shashank scored 46 runs in 25 balls in the last game against SRH but failed to win the match. He is in strong form and will be the player to watch out for.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh took 4 wickets against SRH, he took wickets of strong batsmen like Travis Head and Aiden Markram. He will be a high threat for RR batting.
Possible Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Royals (Match Odds- 1.75)
Preview
Conversely, the Gujarat Titans (GT) presented a formidable opposition for the Rajasthan Royals, who ultimately lost by 3 wickets. With Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag leading the way, their batting unit scored an impressive 196 runs. But in the end, their bowling unit failed to control the GT hitters, which cost them the game.
RR intends to strengthen their offensive strategy with bowling. Every run and wicket will matter in the fight for sustenance, making it an event that cricket fans everywhere must witness.
Full Squad:
Players to watch out for in:
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag’s explosive 76 against GT showcased RR’s batting prowess.
Kuldeep Sen
Only Kuldeep Sen’s three wickets represented a significant contribution from RR’s bowling line.
Possible Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Toss Prediction:
In IPL 2024, winning the toss has become crucial. Our prediction suggests that winning team will choose to bat first.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch Report:
The average first innings score of 168 in the previous Twenty20 matches indicates that the pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is in favour of batsmen. Scores of the previous Twenty20 matches at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at or below 140
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Report:
The recent performance suggests that RR will be heavy over Punjab. But we should not forget that the match is at Punjab’s home, so beating them at home won’t be easy. The pitch will also favour the bowlers, where RR is still a little weak. We hope for an exciting game between them.
We predict Rajasthan Royals to win the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match at the odds of 1.75
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Most Recommended Player to bet for:
Riyan Parag’s explosive 76 against GT showcased RR’s batting prowess. He will be the most recommended player to bet for in the match.
