In today’s IPL 2024 match, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will clash with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. As former champions RR aim to solidify their position in the playoffs, PBKS will seek redemption after recent setbacks. Let’s delve into the match preview, likely playing XIs, head-to-head record, pitch report, and fantasy XI.
Match Preview
RR, led by Sanju Samson, have secured a top-2 finish in IPL 2024 despite three consecutive losses. However, they aim to regain momentum and secure 20 points by winning their last two games. PBKS, on the other hand, will look to bounce back after parting ways with Liam Livingstone and facing defeats. Both teams will strive for a victory to boost their morale before the playoffs.
RR Likely 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
RR Likely XI (If Bowling First):
Yashaswi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nandre Burger
PBKS Likely 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
PBKS Likely XI (If Bowling First):
Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vidhwarth Kaverappa, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Players
For RR: Nandre Burger, Dhruv Jurel, Tanush Kotiyan, Rovman Powell
For PBKS: Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, Nathan Ellis
Head-to-Head Record
RR and PBKS have faced each other 27 times, with RR leading the head-to-head record with 16 wins. RR also won their last encounter earlier this season, adding to their confidence.
Pitch Report
The Barsapara Stadium pitch favors batsmen in T20 matches, with teams often preferring to set a challenging total. However, as it hosts its first IPL match of the season, bowlers may also find opportunities to make an impact. In the previous IPL season, both matches played at the venue were won by teams batting first.
Fantasy XI
Prabhsimran Singh, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Rilee Rossouw, Riyan Parag, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
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