PBKS vs RR 2024, IPL Match Today: Playing XI prediction, head-to-head stats, key players, pitch report and weather update

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL Match Today: Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings will take on 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 losing their last match against Gujarat Titans at home the Royals are sitting on top of the points table, whereas Punjab Kings are placed at eight.

Playing XI predictions for the PBKS vs RR IPL 2024 match

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

Punjab Kings player to watch out for: Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Singh are the shining stars for the Punjab Kings. The duo with their cameos has been the bright spark in Punjab Kings batting line-up. After their heroics against Gujarat Titans, the duo almost took their team home against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Punjab will be banking on them to do well again.

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 Jaiwal, the southpaw is yet to set the IPL on fire. The youngster is going through an abysmal form with only 63 runs in five matche. He would be eager to turn the tide and set the ball rolling at top of the order.

PBKS vs RR head-to-head IPL stats

Matches played: 26, Punjab Kings won: 11, Rajasthan Royals won: 15

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

In the two matches played at Mullanpur Stadium, the team batting first have piled up runs in excess of 175 runs. It seems, no score at the Mullanpur is safe.

PBKS vs RR weather report

According to accuweather.com, the weather in Chandigarh is expected to be good for the game of cricket. The temperature is expected to be around 35°C on the match day with 44% humidity, which means dew might not play a huge role on Saturday.

PBKS vs RR livestreaming details

The PBKS vs RR IPL 2024 match will be streamed on the JioCinema App and telecast on the Star Sports Network on April 13, Saturday from 7:30 PM IST.

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