RR vs PBKS match 65: Preview, Prediction, Analysis and More

Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS): IPL Match 65 preview, prediction, stats, analysis, probable 11, records, pitch report, key players, fantasy team prediction

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Table of Contents:
  • Match Details and Analysis

  • Venue Guide

  • Broadcast Guide

  • Team Squads

  • Probable 11

  • Head-to-Head Record

  • Match Statistics

  • Pitch Report

  • Key Players

  • Fantasy Team Prediction

  • Highest Run-Scorers and Wicket-Takers

  • Orange Cap and Purple Cap Race

  • Points Table

  • FAQs for IPL 2024 Encounter: Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Umpires: Anil Chaudhary, Rohan Pandit

Third Umpire: Sai Darshan Kumar

Match Referee: Shakti Singh

The 65th game of the season will pit the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against the Punjab Kings (PBKS), in what promises to be another exciting Indian Premier League (IPL) contest for fans. This match, which is slated to begin at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, promises to be exciting and full of competitiveness.

Win Probability:

  • Rajasthan Royals: 58%

  • Punjab Kings: 42%

Analysis: The Royals have proven to be a strong force in the tournament, displaying their abilities on multiple times. There is a degree of unpredictableness to the match, though, because the Punjab Kings have an excellent track record at this location from the previous edition. Going into this important match, the Punjab Kings have a little advantage due to their recent record and momentum.

Match predictions and betting advice for cricket: Expert analysis from 42bet indicates that the Rajasthan Royals should win this match. However, with the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, anything can happen on the field.Team Scores (Batting First):

  • Punjab Kings: 180+

  • Rajasthan Royals: 220+

Venue Guide:

  • Stadium: Barsapara Cricket Stadium

  • City: Guwahati

  • Capacity: 40,000

  • Ends: Media End, Pavilion End

  • Hosts: Assam

Broadcast Guide: TV Channels:

  • GTV, Jio Cinema, Star Sports network

Rajasthan Royals Squad (RR)
  • Dhruv Jurel: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Kunal Singh Rathore: Left-Handed Batsman

  • Shimron Hetmyer: Left-Handed Batsman

  • Shubham Dubey: Left-Handed Batsman

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal: Left-Handed Batsman

  • Keshav Maharaj: Right-Handed Batsman, Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

  • Ravichandran Ashwin: Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

  • Riyan Parag: Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

  • Rovman Powell: Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

  • Donovan Ferreira: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Jos Buttler: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Sanju Samson: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Abid Mushtaq: Left-Handed Batsman, Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

  • Avesh Khan: Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

  • Kuldeep Sen: Right-Arm Fast Bowler

  • Nandre Burger: Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

  • Navdeep Saini: Right-Arm Fast Bowler

  • Sandeep Sharma: Right-Arm Medium Bowler

  • Tanush Kotian: Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

  • Trent Boult: Left-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

  • Yuzvendra Chahal: Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

Punjab Kings Squad (PBKS)
  • Ashutosh Sharma: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Atharva Taide: Left-Handed Batsman

  • Harpreet Singh Bhatia: Left-Handed Batsman

  • Rilee Rossouw: Left-Handed Batsman

  • Shashank Singh: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Shikhar Dhawan (C): Left-Handed Batsman

  • Shivam Singh: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Vishwanath Singh: Right-Handed Batsman

  • Chris Woakes: Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

  • Harshal Patel: Right-Arm Medium Bowler

  • Liam Livingstone: Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

  • Rishi Dhawan: Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

  • Sam Curran: Left-Handed Batsman, Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

  • Sikandar Raza: Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

  • Tanay Thyagarajan: Left-Handed Batsman, Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

  • Jitesh Sharma (Wk): Right-Handed Batsman

  • Jonny Bairstow (Wk): Right-Handed Batsman

  • Prabhsimran Singh (Wk): Right-Handed Batsman

  • Arshdeep Singh: Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

  • Harpreet Brar: Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

  • Kagiso Rabada: Right-Arm Fast Bowler

  • Nathan Ellis: Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

  • Prince Choudhary: Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

  • Rahul Chahar: Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

  • Vidhwath Kaverappa: Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

RR Probable XI (If batting first)
  • Yashaswi Jaiswal

  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore

  • Sanju Samson (c/wk)

  • Riyan Parag

  • Dhruv Jurel

  • Shubham Dubey

  • Ravichandran Ashwin

  • Trent Boult

  • Avesh Khan

  • Sandeep Sharma

  • Yuzvendra Chahal

PBKS Probable XI (If batting first)
  • Prabhsimran Singh

  • Jonny Bairstow

  • Rilee Rossouw

  • Shashank Singh

  • Jitesh Sharma

  • Sam Curran (c)

  • Ashutosh Sharma

  • Harshal Patel

  • Kagiso Rabada

  • Rahul Chahar

  • Vidhwarth Kaverappa

Head-to-Head

After 27 meetings between the two clubs, Rajasthan Royals have prevailed 16 times. Rajasthan has defeated Punjab in 16 of the IPL's 19 games. Earlier in the season, Rajasthan also prevailed in their previous meeting.

Match Statistics
  • Matches Played - 27

  • Rajasthan Royals Won - 16

  • Punjab Kings Won - 11

  • No Result - 0

Pitch Report

Batsmen are usually favored in the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, as both teams have scored above 200 in recent games. Teams that batted first won both games in the most recent IPL season.

Ground Stats (IPL 2023)
  • Matches - 2

  • Matches Won Batting 1st - 2

  • Matches Won Batting 2nd - 0

  • Avg. 1st Innings Total - 198

  • Avg. 2nd Innings Total - 167

  • Highest Total - 199/4

  • Lowest Total - 142/9

Key Players
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal: 344 runs in 12 matches.

  • Sam Curran: 207 runs and 14 wickets in 12 matches.

  • Yuzvendra Chahal: 15 wickets in 12 matches.

Fantasy Team Prediction
  • Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Jonny Bairstow

  • Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh

  • All-rounders: Riyan Parag (VC), Sam Curran

  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel

RR Vs PBKS Highest Run-Scorers

Sanju Samson leads with 614 runs, followed by KL Rahul with 490 runs.

RR Vs PBKS Highest Individual Score

Sanju Samson's 119 is the highest individual score.

RR Vs PBKS Highest Wicket-Takers

Arshdeep Singh has 16 wickets.

RR Vs PBKS Best Bowling Figures

Arshdeep Singh's 5/32 is the best bowling figure.

IPL 2024 Orange Cap Race

Following the exciting match between RCB and DC in Match 62, RCB's captain, Virat Kohli, has put himself ahead of the competition for the coveted Orange Cap in the Twenty24 Indian Premier League. Kohli has amassed an incredible 661 runs. With 486 and 483 runs, respectively, Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag, who play for the Royals, are not far behind in fifth and sixth place. With 352 runs, Shashank Singh from a different team takes 20th place.

IPL 2024 Purple Cap Race

After the thrilling match between RCB and DC in Match 62, Mumbai Indians' explosive pacer Jasprit Bumrah is leading the charge with an incredible 20 wickets in the fascinating battle for the Purple Cap in the Twenty24 Indian Premier League. With 20 and 16 wickets, respectively, Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh of PBKS are ranked second and ninth among the leading contenders. With 15 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal of the Royals takes 12th place in the competition for the coveted Purple Cap.

IPL 2024 Points Table

These updates offer a thorough look at the IPL 2024 rankings, showcasing the excellent efforts of both clubs and players.

FAQs for IPL 2024 Encounter: Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings

1.What time and venue is the IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings scheduled for?

Answer: The IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 7:30 PM IST at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

2.Who are the key players to watch out for in the Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings match?

Answer: Some key players to watch out for in the Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings match include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag from RR, and Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, and Sam Curran from PBKS.

3.What are the win probabilities for Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in the upcoming match?

Answer: According to analysis, the win probability for Rajasthan Royals stands at 58%, while Punjab Kings have a 42% chance of winning the match.

4.What is the historical head-to-head record between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings?

Answer: Out of 27 encounters between the two teams, Rajasthan Royals have emerged victorious 16 times, while Punjab Kings have won 11 times, with no matches resulting in a draw.

5.What are the expected team scores if Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings bat first in the match?

Answer: The expected team scores for Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals if they bat first are 180+ and 220+ respectively, based on previous performances and pitch conditions.

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