PBKS will take on RR in the 66th match of the IPL, this match is going to be played at Dharamshala Stadium. It will be the last group stage game for both teams and again it is a crucial match for both teams. Well, both teams have very few chances of making a place in playoffs. PBKS have won 6 out of thirteen games in this IPL and they are in the eighth position on the points table. While RR also managed to win 6 games out of thirteen and is placed in sixth position in the points table.
PBKS have played their last match against DC and they lost this match by just 15 runs. DC posted a total of 213 runs in this match where Livingstone has given all the efforts to reach that score but got short by 15 runs. He played an exceptional innings of 94 runs but couldn’t make his team win this game. On the other hand, RR faced an embarrassing loss in their last match against RCB. In that match, RCB post a total of 171 runs but RR was restricted by RCB bowlers at a low score of only 59 runs.
PBKS Vs RR Head To Head
Both teams have played 25 matches against each other. RR managed to win 14 matches and PBKS won 11 matches, so here RR is taking an edge over Punjab in the IPL.
Expected Playing XI
Punjab Kings
- Expected WicketKeeper – J Sharma(wk)
- Expected Batsman – Shikhar Dhawan(C) , Shahrukh Khan , A Taide
- Expected Allrounders – SM Curran , L Livingstone
- Expected Bowlers – R Chahar , Harpreet Brar , Nathan Ellis , Arshdeep Singh , K Rabada
Rajasthan Royals
- Expected WicketKeeper – S Samson(C) (wk)
- Expected Batsman – Yashasvi Jaiswal , Shimron Hetmyer , J Root , Jos Buttler , D Jurel
- Expected Allrounders – Ravichandran Ashwin ,
- Expected Bowlers – Trent Boult , KM Asif , Yuzvendra Chahal , Sandeep Sharma
PBKS Vs RR Pitch Report
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala promises an intriguing contest between bat and ball, offering an exciting balance for both teams. Initially, the pitch favors stroke play, providing an excellent opportunity for batsmen to showcase their skills. However, as the match progresses, the pacers could become more prominent, adding an extra dimension to the game.
With both PBKS and RR boasting formidable batting lineups and varied bowling attacks, fans can expect a thrilling clash. The toss is likely to play a crucial role in determining the strategy. The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first, capitalizing on the relatively favorable early bowling conditions. In the previous match held at this venue earlier this season, the pacers were highly successful, claiming seven out of the eight wickets.
PBKS Vs RR Weather Report
The temperature at Dharmshala is clean and will be around 17 degrees Celsius. There is a humidity of 35% at this venue, so it will be a bit struggling for players to stand for a long time. There is some wind and the visibility is 10 km, there is no chance of precipitation in this match.
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