RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 65th Match

RR vs PBKS Match Preview

The 65th match of the IPL 2024 will feature the Rajasthan Royals taking on the Punjab Kings. The game will be held at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium and will begin at 7:30 PM IST on May 15. The two teams are positioned at opposite ends of the points table. The Rajasthan Royals are second with 16 points, while PBKS has been eliminated after losing eight of their twelve games. This is a critical match for RR because a win will secure a spot in Qualifier 1, where the winner will advance to the final and the loser will have another chance in the Eliminator.

RR vs PBKS Match Details

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings – 65th Match

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium – Guwahati

Date & Time: 15th April 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

RR vs PBKS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	168
Avg 2nd inn score	162
Win% batting 1st	56
Win% batting 2nd	44

RR vs PBKS Pitch Report

The pitch at the Barsapara Stadium is generally flat and ideal for scoring runs. However, the new ball may move slightly, allowing spinners to gain grip and turn in the second innings. A score of 180 could be considered average here.

RR vs PBKS Weather Report

It will be a humid evening with temperatures hovering in the high 30s. The humidity will be 62%, and the wind speed will be 10 kilometers per hour. There is a 10% chance of rain.

RR vs PBKS Last Five Matches

PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	L L W W L
RR ( Rajasthan Royals )	L L L W W

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	RR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	27	11	16	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Jonny Bairstow (wk), Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tanush Kotian, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Topmost Picks for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shikhar Dhawan – Shikhar Dhawan would be raring to make an impact after missing most of PBKS’ matches this season due to injury.
• Harshal Patel –  Harshal Patel might leak a few runs but almost always gets important wickets for the team. With 20 wickets in 12 games, he is the joint highest wicket-taker in the tournament along with Jasprit Bumrah.

Top Picks – Rajasthan Royals

• Riyan Parag – Riyan Parag scored 47 on a tough Chepauk surface against CSK. Parag has been on fire in IPL and played a massive role in Royals juggernaut this season, scoring 483 runs.
• Sandeep Sharma – Sandeep Sharma has got the ball to swing both ways and picked clutch wickets with the new ball, something he would be expected to do against PBKS. Overall, he has taken 10 wickets in seven games so far.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Sanju Samson(C), Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sam Curran(VC), Riyan Parag, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Sanju Samson, Jonny Bairstow(VC), Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Sam Curran, Riyan Parag, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson

Vice-captain – Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow

Wicketkeeper – Sanju Samson

RR vs PBKS Probable Winners:

There is a significant difference in quality between the two teams, with the Rajasthan Royals looking a little too strong for PBKS to win. Despite losing their previous three games, the Royals are well-positioned to win against PBKS. Considering the team combination, Rajasthan Royals is expected to win this match.