“Punjab Kings Faces Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024: Playing XI prediction, head-to-head stats, venue records, pitch, and weather updates of the PBKS vs RR clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur.
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“Punjab Kings Set to Clash with Rajasthan Royals in Today’s IPL Match”
Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will face Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals in match No 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur on Saturday. Despite a recent loss to Gujarat Titans at home, the Royals hold the top spot on the points table, while Punjab Kings are currently placed at eighth position.
“Anticipated Lineup for PBKS vs RR IPL 2024 Clash”
PBKS predicted XI vs RR: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma
“Player Spotlight: Punjab Kings Standout Performer”
Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Singh stand out as the stars to watch for Punjab Kings. Their impactful cameos have provided a bright spark in the team’s batting lineup, notably contributing to their performances against Gujarat Titans and almost steering the team to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Punjab will rely on their prowess once more for a strong showing.
RR predicted XI vs PBKS: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ahshwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey
“Rajasthan Royals player to watch out for”:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the left-hander, is yet to make a mark in the IPL. The youngster’s form has been disappointing with only 63 runs in five matches. He’ll be keen to change his fortunes and kickstart the innings at the top of the order.
PBKS vs RR: Head to Head
Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, RR will bring a significant amount of confidence against the hosts, backed by their current form and favorable head-to-head record over the years. Out of the 26 matches played between both teams, RR has emerged victorious in 15 of them. However, PBKS had the last victory in 2023, prevailing over Rajasthan.
PBKS vs RR complete squads
Punjab Kings: 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.
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj.
PBKS vs RR: Pitch report
The Mullanpur pitch has favored pace bowlers throughout the IPL 2024 season, and this trend is likely to persist on Saturday. There’s a possibility of rain in Mullanpur, with cloudy conditions anticipated during the night.
PBKS vs RR weather report
As per accuweather.com, the weather in Chandigarh is anticipated to be favorable for cricket. The temperature is forecasted to reach around 35°C on match day with 44% humidity, indicating that dew may not significantly impact the game on Saturday.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Who Will Win?
Despite Punjab Kings having the home advantage, Rajasthan Royals are the favorites to win this clash due to their well-rounded squad and consistent performances. The Royals boast a strong batting lineup and a potent bowling attack capable of dismantling any opposition.
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