PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction: After losing the unbeaten tag in the last match against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will look for an immediate response when they travel to Mohali to play host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday evening. The match is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM (IST), April 13, 2024.
PBKS started IPL 2024 impressively with a four-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals in their season opener. However, they have since won only once and suffered three losses in four matches. What may be particularly frustrating for Shikhar Dhawan and PBKS management is that all these defeats stemmed from situations where PBKS held the advantage.
Punjab must reverse this trend of squandering games, as a couple more losses could swiftly push PBKS out of the top four positions. This illustrates the razor-thin margin for error facing Shikhar Dhawan and his team.
PBKS Have Won Just Twice In Five Matches In IPL 2024
Despite their loss in the previous match against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory this IPL 2024 season. It’s more evident from their finish last season when they won seven times in 14 league games, finishing 5th in IPL 2023. This season, however, they have already notched four wins in five matches, indicating a potential improvement over their previous IPL campaign.
What’s particularly noteworthy about RR is their exceptional balance, with both their batting and bowling units complementing each other effectively. In their recent match against Mumbai Indians (125/9), the bowlers dominated, while in other games, the batting unit showcased significant prowess.
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PBKS vs RR Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The data from the two games that have been played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium this season, shows that the pitch at this venue plays out even for both bowlers and batters.
The average first innings score at this venue is 178 runs, and the average score in 2nd innings after two matches stand at 178.5. It’s enough to suggest that winning the toss doesn’t give any team an advantage at this venue. So expect the pitch to remain the same throughout the match.
Weather Report: Sunday in Mohali is expected to see rain, while Saturday is forecasted to be cloudy. The humidity levels are predicted to be around 30%, with temperatures ranging between 33°C and 35°C during the evening when the match begins.
PBKS vs RR Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 26 |
| PBKS Wins | 11 |
| RR Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 00 |
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Punjab Kings
- Liam Livingstone has missed the last two games for PBKS due to an injury. He remains a doubt for the PBKS vs RR IPL 2024 match as well.
- Sikandar Raza has done a decent job in Livingstone’s absence. He is expected to start against RR.
- Jonny Bairstow is blowing hot and cold in IPL 2024. The Englishman’s inconsistency is costing PBKS, but still, expect English wicket-keeper batsman to start in this match.
- Sam Curran and Kagiso Rabada are likely to feature as other two overseas players in PBKS Playing XI.
- Expect Arshdeep Singh to play only in one innings when PBKS come out to bowl.
Rajasthan Royals
- The Royals should be same from the last match against GT.
- Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are likely to start the match as dedicated openers.
- Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag should bat at no-3 and no-4 respectively, followed by Shimron Hetmyer at no-5.
- Nandre Burger might replace Keshav Maharaj in RR Playing 11.
- Trent Boult will lead the bowling attack for the Royals.
TOP Picks For PBKS vs RR Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Sanju Samson: RR captain is leading the team by an example, scoring runs when his team needs the most. He is showing enough class to be considered for the T20I World Cup. The 29-year-old should be in your PBKS vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 68 runs (38 balls, 7X4s, 2X6s). - Sam Curran: One of those players who guarantees points, no matter the match. He scored 22 runs and picked up two wickets in the last match. He must be in your PBKS vs RR Dream11 fantasy grand league teams.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 22 runs and 2 Wickets. - Jos Buttler: He is a kind of batsman who can single-handedly win matches with his batting, just like against RCB when he smashed an unbeaten 100 off just 58 balls. If you playing in Dream11 Grand Leagues, pick Buttler and make him captain in at least one or two teams.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 8 runs (10 balls, 0X4s, 0X6s).
Vice-Captain Options:
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Picked up two wickets in the match against GT. He remains in red-hot form in the tournament. The 33-year-old could in fact reclaim the Purple Cap from Jasprit Bumrah if he manages to pick one wicket in this game.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 4-0-34-02. - Arshdeep Singh: What a match he had against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 25-year-old picked up four wickets, including the prized-wicket of Australian demolisher Travid Head.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 4-0-29-04. - Trent Boult: One of the best new ball bowler in the world. The New Zealander is more than capable of ripping through any batting line-up. He has picked up 5 wickets in five matches in IPL 2024 campaign.
IPL 2024 Bowling Stats: Matches: 05 | Wickets: 05 | Economy: 7.75 - Riyan Parag: He is an up and coming star who is on right path to become a future star of cricket. The 22-year-old played an incredible 48-ball 76 runs innings against GT. He might make a big difference in your PBKS vs RR Dream11 Today Teams.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 76 runs (48 balls, 3X4s, 5X6s). - Shashank Sharma: A big shout-out to Shashank for the way he has carried himself in this IPL 2024 campaign. He is a player who is a prime example of what happens when you persist.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 46 runs (25 balls, 6X4s, 1X6s).
PBKS vs RR Predicted Lineups
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh (Impact Player)
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal, (Keshav Maharaj / Nandre Burger – Impact Player)
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Teams
PBKS vs RR Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: S Samson (C)
- Batsmen: S Dhawan (VC), Y Jaiswal, S Singh
- All-rounders: S Curran, R Parag, R Ashwin, S Raza
- Bowlers: Y Chahal, T Boult, A Singh
PBKS vs RR Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeeper: S Samson, J Bairstow, J Buttler (VC)
- Batsmen: S Singh
- All-rounders: S Curran (C), R Parag, R Ashwin, S Raza
- Bowlers: Y Chahal, T Boult, K Rabada
