The 27th game of IPL 2024 sees Punjab Kings host Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. This match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST on April 13, 2024.
Toss update: Rajasthan Royals wins the toss and they opt to bowl first.
No Shikhar Dhawan at the toss for Punjab Kings, Sam Curran is walking out tonight.
PBKS vs RR Recent Performance:
Rajasthan Royals, at the moment, are at the top of the points table of IPL 2024. They claimed 4 out of the first 5 of their matches and a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans.
Punjab Kings is currently on point eight on the table. They have also won two of their first five games.
Yuzvendra Chahal is on the cusp of history! Needing just 3 more wickets for 200, he’s on the verge of becoming the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker.
Head-to-Head Record:
Both RR and PBKS played 26 matches and RR had 15 wins, while PBKS, has 11 wins.
Where to Watch PBKS vs RR:
Indian fans can watch the match telecast on Star Sports channel while the live stream will be available on the JioCienema app and website.
Pitch Report:
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium’s pitch conditions are anticipated to be conducive to both batting and bowling.
From the outset, the batsman might benefit, but the bowlers, especially the pacers, can take the best of the situation and use it to their advantage.
The team that wins the toss will consider to bat first and put a score which the opponent will find difficult to chase.
Weather Forecast:
There’s a 25% chance of rain during the match. The temperature will be around 24°C while humidity will be about 42%.
Key Players:
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan, Shashank Singh, and Kagiso Rabada.
Rajasthan Royals: S. Samson, J. Samuels, D. Buttler, T. Boult.
Some key battles to watch out for are all around Shashank Singh versus Yuzvendra Chahal and between the top order of Punjab and the Rajasthan pace attack.
Injury Updates:
The teams have some fitness issues with the players. Liam Livingstone’s availability for Punjab Kings is yet to be confirmed, and Rajasthan Royals are waiting for updates on the health of Nandre Burger and Trent Boult.
The Punjab Kings against the Rajasthan Royals promises to be a tough and unpredictable game with both sides desperate to pick up the points.