IPL 2024 Match 27, PBKS vs RR, Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Preview

The 27th match of IPL 2024, a thrilling encounter between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), is eagerly anticipated. Slated for Friday, April 13 at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Intеrnational Crickеt Stadium, this match offers a pivotal moment for both teams.

Match Details:

• Match: Punjab Kings Vs Rajasthan Royals
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium inLucknow
• Date & Time: Friday, April 13, 7:30 PM (IST)
• Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: Star Sports Channels, Jio Cinema App

Punjab Kings:

• Current Performance: PBKS has secured only two wins in their first five matches, putting them under considerable pressure to improve their standings.
• Recent Setbacks: A narrow loss by two runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad highlights their current challenges, particularly in closing out matches.
• Bowling Strength: The bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh and supported by Sam Curran and Harshal Patel, has been a consistent force, showing both skill and resilience throughout the matches.
• Batting Concerns: The team’s batting lineup has been inconsistent. The absence of Liam Livingstone, a key power-hitter, due to injury, has been a significant blow.
• Key Players: PBKS will rely heavily on Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma’s fresh energies and the experienced duo of Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow to revitalize their batting efforts.

Rajasthan Royals:

• Strong Start to the Season: RR has won four out of their five matches, indicating a strong form at the start of the season.
• Recent Loss: A defeat to Gujarat Titans has halted their winning streak and exposed vulnerabilities, especially in the bowling department.
• Talented Lineup: The team boasts formidable players such as Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag, who is currently one of the top scorers of the season.
• Bowling Reinforcements: The likely return of Nandre Burger could bolster their bowling attack, which complements the established talents of Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal, the latter having taken 10 wickets so far.
• Key Strategies: RR’s strategy will likely focus on exploiting their batting strengths and addressing the recent issues in their bowling tactics to maintain their position at the top of the points table.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal

Betting Tips:

We are leaning towards the batting power of the Punjab Kings coming out on top in this fixture. Mullanpur is going to provide the opportunity of hosting quick runs, and PBKS are capable of powering those off at the top of the order. Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsmiran Singh are notable players who should thrive in these conditions.

Punjabi Kings beat Delhi Capitals comfortably in their home opener this season thanks to a big input from Sam Curran with the bat. They could benefit from moving Bairstow down from the opening pair to the middle order, taking some pressure off him.

While PBKS are missing a piece of the puzzle as they lack someone to open with Dhawan, the English trio of Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran really bolster the middle order. That batting depth could be the game-changer and is where PBKS should have the advantage in this contest.

Rajasthan Royals got off the mark at the first time of asking in IPL 2024, beating Lucknow Super Giants in a day/night match. Their key player was Sanju Samson, who batted powerfully and carried the innings with Riyan Parag.

RR have their threats at the top of the order with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, but it’s questionable whether their depth is as good as that of the Punjab Kings. This feels like a match where all-rounders are going to play a key role, especially in bowling, to shake things up to stop batsmen from getting comfortable at the crease. The PBKS squad is more well-rounded in that department.

Both teams should be posting scores of 170 plus on this ground, so it’s probably not going to be a match of big margins. PBKS will probably have the edge at home.