IPL 2023: Match 8, RR vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings?
After a huge win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening game of IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 5 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
The team led by Shikhar Dhawan beat the Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game by seven points (DLS method) and comfortably leads the Royals. Despite missing Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada, the Punjab Kings excelled with bat and ball, with Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh getting the side off to a strong start.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa, rebounding into third place, made 50 runs from 32 deliveries while Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma hit fast stints to help PBKS score 191 runs from 20 overs. With the ball, youngster Arshdeep Singh was sensational, completely destroying KKR's best order.Rahul Chahar and Sikandar Raza also had great impact on the ball.
Coming to Rajasthan their main command at the moment is on the song and they have the ability to change the tone of the game at any time. Jos Buttler (54 to 22) gave them a strong start to the final while Yashasvi Jaiswal looked solid with 54 assists from 37. Sanju Samson then also survived half a century as Rajasthan recorded 203 edge runs after 20 overs.
Spin Wizard Yuzvendra Chahal impresses with the ball and scores four goals.Back in the national team's starting XI, the current IPL is very important for the bowler and his performance makes his intentions clear. At the other end, Trent Boult scored twice and KM Asif was frugal.
Location: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Date
& Hours of Operation: Wednesday, April 5 7:30 p.m. IST
Telecast & Broadcast Details: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
RR vs PBKS Pitch Report The surface of
Barasara Cricket Stadium should help the batsmen. A high scoring match is likely and bowling first is ideal as the rope can play a role later. Anything over 200 will be a challenge.
RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs
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, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
PROBABLE DREAM 11
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler (c), Sanju Samson
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Arshdeep Singh
Team Composition:RR 6:5 PBKSCredits Left: 10


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