Rajasthan Royals (RR), who defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first game of IPL 2023, will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 5 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
The team lead by Shikhar Dhawan defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs in their first game and would feel confident going into their encounter against the Royals. Punjab Kings were excellent with both bat and ball despite the absence of Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada, as Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh provided the squad with a strong start.
Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma made brief cameo appearances to aid PBKS in scoring 191 runs in 20 overs while Bhanuka Rajapaksa, batting at number three, hammered 50 runs off 32 deliveries. Arshdeep Singh, a rookie player, was magnificent with the ball as he completely decimated KKR’s top order. Sikandar Raza and Rahul Chahar also made excellent use of the ball.
When it comes to Rajasthan, their top order is currently in excellent form, and they have the ability to alter the game’s course at any time. In the last game, Jos Buttler’s 54 off 22 gave them a fantastic start, and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 54 off 37 appeared unshakeable. Later, as Rajasthan put 203 runs on the board after 20 overs, Sanju Samson also got a half-century.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a ball spinner with a four-wicket haul, dazzled with the bat. The current IPL is crucial for the bowler to return to the national team’s starting lineup, and his performance there will reveal his goals. Trent Boult, on the other hand, claimed two wickets and KM Asif displayed excellent economy.
RR vs PBKS Match Details
IPL 2023’s eighth game features Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings.
Location: Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium
Time & Date: 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday, April 5
Telecast and Streaming Information: JioCinema and Star Sports Network
PBKS vs. RR Pitch Report
The Barasara Cricket Stadium’s surface is anticipated to benefit the batters. Given the likelihood of a high-scoring game, bowling first will be best because dew may come into play later. Anything over 200 will be a difficult sum.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (wk/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, and Yuzvendra Chahal for the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, and Arshdeep Singh are the members of the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
PBKS vs. RR Probable likely best performers Top Batter
Mr. Jos Buttler Rajasthan had a fantastic start in the previous game thanks to Jos “the Boss.” He is anticipated to cause chaos in the middle once more because the pitch is anticipated to favor the hitters in the upcoming game. He was the tournament’s top run-scorer in 2018, and he would like to repeat that feat in 2023.
Most likely Best Bowler
Sam Curran: Sam Curran’s ball-handling changes might be quite effective against Rajasthan. The England all-rounder struggled with the ball against KKR, but he has the capacity to recover and have a significant effect.
