PBKS vs RR: Clash of Titans in the IPL 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing, and cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the clash between the PBKS vs RR. Scheduled for April 13th, 2024, this match promises high-octane action, strategic brilliance, and nail-biting moments.

Match Details

• Date: April 13, 2024
• Time: 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali

Recent Performances

Both teams have had their share of ups and downs in the tournament so far:

PBKS (Punjab Kings)

• Last Match: PBKS secured a thrilling victory against GT, winning by 3 wickets with just 1 ball remaining.
• Key Players:
  • Liam Livingstone: With 327 runs at an impressive average of 54.5 and a strike rate of 170.31, Livingstone is a force to be reckoned with.
  • Prabhsimran Singh: The wicketkeeper-batsman has contributed 295 runs at an average of 29.5 and a strike rate of 155.26.
• Bowlers to Watch:
  • Harpreet Brar: His 9 wickets at an economy rate of 7.3 make him a crucial asset.
  • Rahul Chahar: With 8 wickets, Chahar has been effective with an economy rate of 8.41.

RR (Rajasthan Royals)

• Last Match: RR convincingly defeated RCB by 6 wickets.
• Key Players:
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal: The young opener has amassed 360 runs at an average of 40 and a blistering strike rate of 177.33.
  • Sanju Samson: The RR skipper has led from the front, scoring 342 runs at an average of 48.86 and a strike rate of 153.36.
• Bowlers to Watch:
  • Yuzvendra Chahal: With 17 wickets, Chahal has been a consistent performer.
  • Trent Boult: His 9 wickets at an economy rate of 8.46 have kept RR in the hunt.

Head-to-Head

The history between PBKS and RR has been intense:

• Last 5 Matches:
  • RR won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) on May 19, 2023.
  • PBKS won by 5 runs on April 5, 2023.
  • RR won by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) on May 7, 2022.
  • RR won by 2 runs on September 21, 2021.
  • PBKS won by 4 runs on April 12, 2021.

Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• Shikhar Dhawan © – Opening Batter
• Jonny Bairstow (Wicketkeeper-Batter)
• Sam Curran – All-rounder
• Nathan Ellis – Bowler
• Harpreet Brar – Bowler
• Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper-Batter)
• Liam Livingstone – Batting All-rounder
• Harshal Patel – Bowler
• Rishi Dhawan – All-rounder
• Arshdeep Singh – Bowler
• Vidwath Kaverappa – Bowler

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – Top-order Batter
• Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper-Batter)
• Liam Livingstone – Batting All-rounder
• Rilee Rossouw – Top-order Batter
• Shivam Singh – All-rounder
• Sikandar Raza – Batting All-rounder
• Atharva Taide – Batting All-rounder
• Chris Woakes – All-rounder
• Rahul Chahar – Bowler
• Yuzvendra Chahal – Bowler
• Trent Boult – Bowler