IPL 2024 has witnessed thrilling cricketing action, with players showcasing their skills on the grand stage. As the tournament progresses, the race for the Orange and Purple Caps intensifies, highlighting individual brilliance amidst team efforts.

IPL 2024: Most Runs

Virat Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stalwart, continues to demonstrate why he is regarded as one of the finest batsmen in the world. Despite not scoring big against the Delhi Capitals, his quickfire 27 off 13 balls, at an impressive strike rate of 207, has pushed his total runs beyond 660.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, the skipper of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has been a linchpin for his team. His match-winning knock against the Royals, where he scored 42 off 41 balls, has solidified his position just behind Kohli in the highest run-scorers list.

Australian powerhouse Travis Head has taken the IPL by storm with his explosive batting. Boasting a strike rate just above 200, Head has become one of the most dangerous hitters in the tournament. His aggressive style and ability to clear boundaries effortlessly make him a formidable contender for the Orange Cap.

Young sensation Sai Sudharsan has been a revelation for Gujarat Titans (GT). His remarkable century against the defending champions in Ahmedabad has catapulted him into the top five run-getters of the season.

Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR), has had a rollercoaster season. Despite his inconsistent performances, he managed to maintain his position among the top five run-scorers with crucial knocks. His 15 off 19 balls in the latest game might not have been a standout performance, but it was enough to keep him in the race for the Orange Cap.

IPL 2024: Orange Cap

IPL 2024: Most Wickets

Harshal Patel has been a revelation for the Punjab Kings this season. Patel has reached the 22-wicket mark, leading the Purple Cap tally. One of Patel’s significant improvements this season has been his death-over bowling. His ability to bowl yorkers and slower balls with precision has been crucial for Punjab Kings, especially in close matches.

Jasprit Bumrah, the Mumbai Indians’ spearhead, continues to prove why he is one of the best bowlers in the world. Bumrah has taken 20 wickets in 13 matches. His consistent performances have kept Mumbai Indians in contention for the playoffs.

Varun Chakravarthy had a rocky start to the season, but his persistence has paid off. Chakravarthy has 18 wickets to his name, with a memorable performance against Chennai Super Kings, where he took four wickets for just 20 runs. His ability to turn the game in the middle overs has been vital for KKR.

Yuzvendra Chahal has always been known for his clever leg spin and ability to deceive batsmen with flight and guile. Chahal has taken 17 wickets in 13 games, with a standout performance against Punjab Kings, where he returned figures of 2 for 30. His knack for breaking partnerships has been a key asset for his team.

Khaleel Ahmed has emerged as a promising talent for Delhi Capitals. His left-arm pace and ability to swing the ball have troubled many top-order batsmen this season. With 17 wickets this season, Khaleel has been consistent. His performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he took three crucial wickets, stands out as one of his best.

IPL 2024: Purple Cap

In a thrilling IPL match, the Rajasthan Royals clinched a hard-fought victory over the Punjab Kings by three wickets. The match took place on Saturday, with Punjab Kings batting first after losing the toss. Unfortunately, they couldn’t gather much momentum throughout their innings. Even without their captain Shikhar Dhawan due to injury, Punjab Kings struggled to build a formidable total. Lower-order batsmen Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma, and Liam Livingstone made valiant efforts, but the team fell short of reaching the 150-run mark.

Facing a target of 148 runs, the Rajasthan Royals had a tough task ahead of them. Despite some early setbacks where key batsmen like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tanush Kotian, and Riyan Parag couldn’t capitalize on their starts, the Royals managed to pull off a thrilling victory. Shimron Hetmyer played a crucial role in the chase, smashing a quickfire 27 runs off just 10 balls. With only one ball remaining, the Royals sealed the win.

Punjab Kings’ Kagiso Rabada emerged as their standout bowler, claiming two important wickets while conceding just 18 runs. However, his efforts weren’t enough to stop the Rajasthan Royals from securing the win.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tanush Kotian starts with an amazing partnership

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tanush Kotian began the innings for the Royals. Despite a slow start, they managed to hold onto their wickets, reaching 16/0 after three overs. However, the Punjab Kings’ Liam Livingstone broke the partnership by dismissing Kotian for 24 runs, leaving the Royals at 56/1 in 8.2 overs.

Jaiswal, who looked set for a big score, fell short and departed after scoring 39 runs. Skipper Sanju Samson followed suit, getting out LBW for 18 runs to Kagiso Rabada, who claimed his second wicket.

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Riyan Parag flourish on the ground

Riyan Parag got a reprieve when Livingstone dropped him on 13 off Tom Curran’s bowling, but couldn’t capitalize, departing for 23. The match remained tense as Anuj Rawat was dismissed for just 6 runs. However, Shimron Hetmyer’s powerful six in the 18th over brought hope for the Royals.

Some late aggression from Rovman Powell, including back-to-back fours, injected momentum into the Royals’ chase. However, Powell eventually got out caught behind, but by then, the Royals were within touching distance of victory. In the end, Rajasthan Royals clinched the win by three wickets, thanks to their determined efforts and contributions from various players throughout the innings.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been a spectacle of cricketing prowess, showcasing thrilling matches and standout performances. As we progress through the season, the battles for the coveted Orange and Purple caps heat up, with players pushing their limits to climb the leaderboards.

Orange Cap Holder in IPL 2024

Virat Kohli, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore, has emerged as the front-runner with a remarkable total of 319 runs. His strategic approach and formidable batting have been key to his success. Following closely are Riyan Parag Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals scored 23 runs off 18 balls and is on the second spot with 284 runs in IPL 2024.

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Sanju Samson scored 18 runs, taking his tally to 264 runs, jumping to the 3rd spot now. Shubhman Gill took his overall tally to 255 runs in IPL 2024 but drops to 4th spot in the Orange Cap Holder List. Sai Sudarshan scored 35 runs off 29 balls and holds the fifth spot with 226 runs.

Most Runs in IPL 2024

Purple Cap Holder in IPL 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal of the Rajasthan Royals has claimed the top spot with 11 wickets. His precision and tactical acumen have been crucial for his team. Chahal’s journey to reclaim the Purple Cap is a testament to his resilience and expertise. His performances have been a blend of artistry and execution.

Jasprit Bumrah and Mustafizur Rahman are close behind, with their eyes set on the cap. Their next few matches are critical to their chances. Jasprit Bumrah is second with 10 wickets, Mustafizur Rahman is third with 9 wickets, and Khaleel Ahmed is fourth with 9 wickets. Kagiso Rabada took 2 wickets and jumps to the 5th spot now.

Most Wickets in IPL 2024

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) clinched a nail-biting victory against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a closely contested match on April 13, 2024, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. This intense battle, part of the Indian Premier League’s 2024 season, saw the Royals overcoming a modest target in a dramatic fashion, marking their fifth win of the season.

Match Summary

Facing a target of just 148 runs, the Rajasthan Royals managed a tense finish, securing victory by 3 wickets in the penultimate over of the match. Shimron Hetmyer emerged as the hero for RR, delivering a rapid 27 runs off 10 balls to steer his team to success.

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Rajasthan Royals Performance

The Royals’ chase began solidly with openers Tanush Kotian and Yashasvi Jaiswal putting up a 56-run stand over 50 deliveries, setting a strong foundation for the innings. However, the dismissal of Kotian for 24 by Liam Livingstone sparked a sudden collapse. Subsequent batters, including the captain Sanju Samson, struggled to build on the early momentum, falling to precise bowling attacks from the Punjab Kings. Subsequently, captain Samson joined Jaiswal in the middle and the duo forged RR’s second partnership, contributing 26 runs off 20 balls before Kagiso Rabada claimed Jaiswal’s wicket in the 12th over. Harshal Patel, stationed at third man, took the catch to conclude Jaiswal’s innings at 39 runs off 28 balls.

RR encountered another setback when skipper Samson fell victim to a Sam Curran delivery in the 14th over, dismissed via LBW after adding 18 runs off 14 balls to RR’s total. With 49 runs required from the final 30 deliveries, the responsibility rested on the shoulders of wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag. Parag departed the field having contributed 23 runs from 18 deliveries.

Shimron Hetmyer Heroics

As the pressure mounted with 35 runs required off just 20 balls, Shimron Hetmyer entered the fray, narrowly escaping a dismissal following a caught-behind review. However, in the 18th over, his partnership with Jurel was broken as Shashank Singh held onto a catch off a delivery from Harshal Patel, ending Jurel’s innings at just 6 runs (off 11 balls)

Hetmyer slammed a boundary on the penultimate ball of the 18th over and followed it up with a maximum. Powell kicked off the next over with two consecutive boundaries. However, his aggressive stint was short-lived as Sam Curran dismissed him on the very next delivery after Powell had accumulated 11 runs from just 5 balls.

Two balls later, Curran claimed his second wicket by dismissing Keshav Maharaj. However, RR had the last laugh as Hetmyer slammed a maximum to seal a 3-wicket win for the visitors. The West Indies batter remained unbeaten at 27.

Ashutosh Sharma Heroics For PBKS

For Punjab, Ashutosh Sharma’s late-innings fireworks were vital, adding a respectable total to the scoreboard and setting a challenging target under tough conditions. Earlier, Ashutosh Sharma gave yet another exhibition of his incredible ball-striking ability in the death overs by making a 16-ball 31 to propel Punjab Kings to a respectable 147/8. For RR, Keshav Maharaj took 2-23 in an impressive middle-overs spell while Avesh Khan also had two scalps to his name. Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and Kuldeep Sen took a wicket each in a disciplined bowling performance for RR.

Points Table IPL 2024 after match 27

In the IPL 2024 season, Sanju Samson has not only continued to impress with his batting but has also turned heads with his exceptional skills behind the stumps. His recent performance against Punjab Kings, where he ensured Liam Livingstone’s runout, highlighted a pivotal moment not just for the Rajasthan Royals but for Samson’s career as a standout wicketkeeper.

The Signature Runout Against Punjab Kings

In a critical match moment, Samson executed a stunning run-out of Liam Livingstone, who was looking dangerous at 21 off 14 balls. The throw from debutant Tanush Kotian was off target, but Samson’s agility and presence of mind turned it into a match-defining moment, keeping Punjab under 150 runs.

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Evolution of His Wicket-keeping

Traditionally not viewed as an exceptional wicketkeeper, Samson has dramatically shifted this perception in IPL 2024. With five dismissals to his name already, including a standout runout that could be dubbed a “Dhoni-esque” moment, he has redefined his role in the team.

Samson’s Batting Brilliance

This year, Samson has averaged an impressive 82 at a strike rate of 157, making him the fourth-highest run-scorer so far. His consistent performance marks a significant upturn compared to previous seasons, where flashes of brilliance were often overshadowed by inconsistency.

Samson’s Technique and Training

Samson’s improvement is a testament to his rigorous training regime and the technological inputs from coaching staff. Special emphasis on agility drills and reflex training has enhanced his ability to execute quick stumpings and runouts.

Impact on Rajasthan Royals’ Strategy

Samson’s form and skills have allowed the Rajasthan Royals to strategize more aggressively, knowing they have both a reliable batsman and a sharp wicketkeeper. His role as a pivotal player in crunch situations has solidified this season.

Comparison with Legendary Wicket-keepers

While comparisons with MS Dhoni might be premature, Samson’s recent exploits hint at a potential to reach similar heights. His calm demeanor and sharp reflexes echo the qualities seen in legendary figures like Dhoni.

The Punjab Kings faced an unexpected turn of events just before their crucial IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Regular captain Shikhar Dhawan was notably absent during the pre-match formalities.

Toss Update: Rajasthan Royals win the toss and elect to bowl against Punjab Kings.

Details of the Toss

In a surprising development, all-rounder Sam Curran represented Punjab Kings at the toss, standing opposite Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson. The Royals won the toss and elected to field first, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.

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Reason Behind Dhawan’s Absence

Addressing the curious spectators and commentators, Sam Curran disclosed that Shikhar Dhawan had sustained a minor injury, which sidelined him for the game. “Shikhar picked up a niggle, that’s why I’m here,” explained Curran during the toss interview.

Impact on Team Strategy

The absence of Dhawan prompted several adjustments within the PBKS lineup. “We would have bowled first as well, but now we need to focus on putting a competitive score on the board,” Curran remarked. The team saw Atharva Taide stepping in for Dhawan, with Liam Livingstone making a return, enhancing the team’s batting depth.

Rajasthan Royals Team Composition

Rajasthan Royals were not without their challenges. Captain Sanju Samson revealed that key players Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin were also sidelined due to health issues. Jos (Buttler) isn’t 100% fit and R Ashwin is having a niggle. Their spots were filled by Rovman Powell and Tanush Kotian, aiming to maintain the team’s competitive edge.

Game Strategy

Samson expressed a clear focus on process over outcome. “Our goal is to focus on the process, despite the challenges posed by missing key players,” he stated, setting a resilient tone for his team.

PBKS vs RR Match Preview

The Punjab Kings will face the Rajasthan Royals in the 27th match of the IPL 2024. On April 13th, at 7:30 PM IST, the game will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The previous game saw the Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals suffer heartbreaking defeats to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, respectively. Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, Punjab’s heroes in the win over Gujarat Titans, once again bailed the team out of trouble and nearly helped them pull off a stunning victory. Similarly, the Rajasthan Royals were on track for a convincing win until Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan took the bowling attack apart and scored 73 runs off the last five overs to seal the victory.

PBKS vs RR Match Details

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – 27th Match

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium – Mohali

Date & Time: 13th April 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

PBKS vs RR Venue Stats

PBKS vs RR Pitch Report

It should be an excellent batting surface, with the ball coming in nicely. The quick outfield will allow batters to maximize the value of their shots. A high-scoring game could be in the cards.

PBKS vs RR Weather Report

The temperature will be between 36 and 18 degrees in the evening. The humidity will be 24 percent, and the wind speed will be 14 kilometers per hour.

PBKS vs RR Last Five Matches

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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PBKS vs RR Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow/Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Avesh Khan

Topmost Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shikhar Dhawan –  Shikhar Dhawan is the leading run scorer for PBKS this season so far, with 138 runs, but he has not set the stage on fire yet.
• Arshdeep Singh – Arshdeep Singh also needs to come good for PBKS now. He has blown hot and cold but has mostly performed below expectations.

Top Picks – Rajasthan Royals

• Sanju Samson – Sanju Samson has led from the front. While Buttler and Jaiswal have struggled at the top, Samson has come out all guns blazing to transfer the pressure back of the opposition.
• Yuzvendra Chahal – Yuzvendra Chahal has turned out to be the biggest match winner for RR this season. He is the leading wicket-taker of the season so far, with 10 wickets to his name.

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

Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shikhar Dhawan(VC), Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Riyan Parag, Kagiso Rabada, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Arshdeep Singh

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

Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shikhar Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(VC), Riyan Parag(C), Kagiso Rabada, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson

Vice-captain – Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan

Wicketkeeper – Sanju Samson

PBKS vs RR Probable Winners:

Rajasthan Royals are the clear favourites to win. RR has a quality team at their disposal, including top-tier batters and an equally potent bowling attack. In contrast, PBKS have been inconsistent. RR has significantly more firepower than the Shikhar Dhawan-led side and should win against PBKS. Considering the team combination, Rajasthan Royals is expected to win this match.

66th Match, IPL: Rajasthan Royals 189 for 6 (Padikkal 51, Jaiswal 50, Hetmyer 46, Rabada 2-40) beat Punjab Kings 187 for 5 (Curran 49*, Jitesh 44, Saini 3-40) by four wickets

In the end, things got a little tense, but Rajasthan Royals came out on top in Dharamsala, defeating Punjab Kings by four wickets and keeping their outside playoff chance alive.

The Royals’ victory was facilitated by their left-handed batting trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 runs), Devdutt Padikkal (50 runs), and Shimron Hetmyer (44 runs). Dhruv Jurel struck a six off the fourth ball of the 20th over to secure the victory.

With Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson failing, Jaiswal and Padikkal helped the Royals get out of a sticky situation, and Hetmyer made sure that the run rate didn’t get out of hand at the back end.

Rulers had a practical opportunity of triumph after Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran and Shahrukh Khan conquered a top-request batting breakdown to take them to 187. Even though they knew that would not happen midway through the chase, they fought until the very end to make Royals squirm. They came into the game needing a massive win to boost their net run rate.

The Royals are now focused on Sunday’s action. They need Mumbai Indians to lose to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore to lose to Gujarat Titans by at least six runs in the final league stage match for them to qualify.

Kings’ disappointing start

Shikhar Dhawan said at the throw that the Rulers wouldn’t fret batting first in Dharamsala, however their top request was blown away early, leaving them reeling at 50 for 4 in 6.3 overs.

Trent Boult took his seventh first-over wicket when he caught and bowled Prabhsimran Singh, and Atharva Taide was run out by a short ball from Navdeep Saini.

Adam Zampa then finished off the powerplay with the wicket of Dhawan lbw clearing and Saini, added a subsequent when he shook Liam Livingstone’s stumps with the hitter swinging fiercely across the line.

It was understandable that the Kings batters kept going for their shots despite losing wickets. For them to have any slim possibility of meeting all requirements for the end of the season games, they needed to go hard in the powerplay in quest for a major aggregate. On this event, however, they didn’t succeed.

A middle-order resurrection

Then came the rebuild, launched by Jitesh Sharma and Sam Curran. Together, they hit just two fours and two sixes when they set up a fifty-run stand. Their partnership run rate of 7.69 at the time did not reflect the favorable batting conditions, but Zampa and Yuzvendra Chahal’s tidy spells forced them to play that way.

But when Jitesh tore into Saini’s 14th over, everything seemed to change. At first, Jitesh went 4, 6, 4, but the inning ended with the batter out on the 44th pitch. Regardless, their organization of 64 in 7.2 overs gave Lords any expectation of a decent aggregate.

Chahal, Boult leak runs

With Lords on 141 after 18 overs, Chahal came to bowl. Be that as it may, the purple-cap holder’s over ended up being the innings’ most costly as both Shahrukh and Curran pummeled him for 28 runs.

Then the Rulers pair rode on the rear of a few smudgy shots to add 18 more in Boult’s last over. Together, they added 46 in the last 12 balls, Lords scored 70 in their last five overs, and Royals were left pursuing a precarious 188.

Padikkal clicks at No. 3

After Buttler enlisted his third duck in succession, Padikkal and Jaiswal gathered limits through the point locale with the Lords bowlers attempting to bowl wide. They added 73 runs in 8.1 overs by not letting Arshdeep Singh, Curran, or Kagiso Rabada settle.

Jaiswal tried to build his innings while keeping the required run rate in check, despite Padikkal’s dominance. However, the Royals went from 85 for 1 to 90 for 3, as Padikkal and Samson both fell quickly.

Hetmyer, Parag, Jurel seal the deal

Jaiswal was able to carry on with his role because Hetmyer was quick off the bat with two sixes. Hetmyer continued to blitz 46 off 28 despite Jaiswal’s fifty, and Riyan Parag also contributed with two sixes off Rabada to play a cameo of 20 off 12.

Anyway neither could bring the group home, falling late. The obligation tumbled to Jurel, who held his nerve in Boult’s organization to close the coordinate with a straight six Rahul Chahar in the last over.

PBKS vs RR Match Preview

On Friday evening in Dharamsala, the Punjab Kings will face the Rajasthan Royals in their final group stage match. A loss for either team will eliminate them from the tournament, and even a win will not guarantee safe passage to the play-offs. On Wednesday, the Punjab Kings were defeated by a score of 411 runs. If they are to win this game, they will need their bowling attack to be in better form. In the previous game, Rajasthan Royals were thrashed by Royal Challengers Bangalore and bowled out for the third lowest IPL total in history.

PBKS vs RR Match Details

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – 66th Match

Venue: HPCA Stadium – Dharamshala

Date & Time: 19th May 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

PBKS vs RR Venue Stats

PBKS vs RR Pitch Report

On Wednesday, we witnessed a high-scoring match at this venue, and the bowlers with the best pace-off variations had the most fun. A par score will be somewhere around 200.

PBKS vs RR Weather Report

After reaching 28 degrees earlier in the day, cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging from 21 degrees to 18 degrees are expected during the match.

PBKS vs RR Last Five Matches

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

PBKS vs RR Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis

Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (wk) (c), Joe Root, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, KM Asif

Topmost Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Liam Livingstone – The powerful right-handed Englishman struck five fours and nine sixes during his highest IPL innings on Wedensday. He will look forward to batting at the same venue in this game.
• Nathan Ellis – the Australian medium fast bowler has an excellent slower-ball and we expect to see that used in this game. He dismissed Buttler, Samson, Padikkal and Parag the last time they played Rajasthan.

Top Picks – Rajasthan Royals

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – the opener has had his most impressive IPL season to date and has outperformed his more experienced top order team-mates on many occasions.
• Yuzvendra Chahal – The India international spinner went into the last game looking to pick up a four wicket haul for the third game in a row. He should be able to get good grip and turn from this pitch.

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

Jos Buttler(C), Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran(VC), Sikandar Raza, Yuzvendra Chahal, KM Asif, Nathan Ellis

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

Jos Buttler, Prabhsimran Singh, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Shikhar Dhawan(VC), Ravichandran Ashwin, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Yuzvendra Chahal, KM Asif, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Vice-captain – Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

PBKS vs RR Probable Winners:

With both teams still in contention for the playoffs, we anticipate a game with plenty of hype and tension on Friday. The team that can deal with the pressure of the game will be the most likely to win. Punjab Kings have a match-winner in Liam Livingstone, but we believe there are more with both bat and ball in the Rajasthan Royals XI. Considering the team combination, Rajasthan Royals is expected to win this match.

The Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals stand together on the points table. Both sides need a win to keep themselves alive, and even then they can not be guaranteed a playoff spot as they need other results to fall in place for them.

PBKS vs RR Match Details

Date: May 19th, 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Dharamshala

PBKS vs RR Weather Report

A pleasent evening is expected at one of the most aesthetically pleasing grounds.

PBKS vs RR Pitch Report

Dharamshala is known to be a high scoring venue. With high altitude and a flat track the ball tends to fly a lot at the ground and batting second will be a better option.

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head

PBKS vs RR Predicted Playing XII

PBKS Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingston, Shah Rukh Khan, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Sharma

RR Playing XI

Yashashvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Joe Root, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jorel, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

PBKS vs RR Key Players

Liam Livingstone

Livingstone is back, but is off to a slow start. His first game after an injury gap has not gone well, but if he does manage to find his range Punjab will be very pleased, and will look a lot stronger in the middle.

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler has been a little slower in the last few games. With Jaiswal going really good at the other end he has been more than happy to play second fiddle. Buttler though, with a couple of silent games will be eager to push the pace in the upcoming encounter.

PBKS’s Top Five Batters This Season

RR’s Top Five Batters This Season

PBKS’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

RR’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

PBKS vs RR Match Tips

With Liam Livingstone finding his range, Punjab do look favorites, especially after that last performance from the Rajasthan Royals.

Match Prediction: Punjab Kings Win the Match