New Delhi: 13 April 2024
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mohali is set to host a thrilling match tonight at 7:30 p.m. among the Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals
Team Standings: PBKS, currently ranked eighth, has won two of their last five games. On the other hand, RR stands at the top, having lost only one of their last five matches.
Head-to-Head: In the history of IPL, these teams have clashed 26 times. RR has emerged victorious 15 times, while PBKS has secured 11 wins. Rajasthan’s highest score against PBKS is 226, whereas Punjab’s best against RR is 223.
Recent Encounters: PBKS has come out on top twice in their last five meetings. However, in their most recent encounter in 2023, RR clinched a victory by four wickets, with Devdutt Padikkal’s impressive 51 off 30 balls earning him the Player of the Match title.
Winner Prediction: In their sixth game, the Royals have a 60% chance of defeating Punjab and maintaining their lead in the points standings.
Pitch Report: The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium boasts one of India’s fastest pitches, providing extra bounce for pacers. Batsmen, especially with the new ball, often find it challenging. Due to the influence of dew, the team winning the toss usually opts to bowl first.
Fantasy Squads: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Jos Buttler (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Harshal Patel, Sam Curran, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sikandar Raza, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh and Trent Boult.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting clash between these two IPL giants!