DATE : 05 April 2023
TIME : 19:30pm IST
PLACE : Barsapara Cricket Stadium ( Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium), Guwahati, India
RR vs PBKS Betting Tips
Baptism by fire for the Punjab Kings’ bowlers against Rajasthan
- In the last five games between these two teams, the Punjab Kings have only won once against the Rajasthan Royals.
- In the last game, RR batsmen Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Sampson made a total of 163 runs.
- Against SRH, RR bowlers Chahal, Ravichandran Aswin, and Jason Holder conceded just 60 runs in 11 overs.
Rajasthan Royals to win
Tournament: Indian Premier League 2023
Format: T20
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium ( Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium), Guwahati, India
Toss: To Bowl
RR VS PBKS MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS
The Indian Premier League 2023 is in its second round, and the 8th match will be between the Rajasthan Royals and the Punjab Kings. It will be the first IPL game to be played in Guwahati, which is another home ground for Rajasthan. Both teams have won their first game of the season. Rajasthan beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the Punjab Kings beat the Kolkata Knight Riders in a game that was interrupted by rain.
In the last three seasons, the Rajasthan Royals have won four of the five games between the two teams. Their top team is in great shape, which gives the camp more confidence. Inconsistency has been a problem for the Punjab Kings in the last few seasons. A win would do a lot for their confidence and help them for the rest of the season.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Rajasthan Royals Preview
The last game went as expected for Sanju Samson’s team. They destroyed the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling attack and won by 72 runs. The top three players played really well and took the game away from their opponents in the first few overs. Sampson wants his players to keep playing the same way and win this game.
After an 85-run stand in the previous game, Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal established themselves as the most dangerous opening duo. They will be held to the same standards by the other side. Samson is the ideal third batsman, and he hopes to help Devdutt Padikkal and Riyan Parag anchor the innings. Batting-wise, they have a formidable lineup with Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jason Holder.
The bowling attack carried out their strategy to a tee in the previous game, so expectations are high for Trent Boult and KM Asif with the new ball. The middle-order bowlers, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal, were outstanding, therefore the team will be looking for more of the same from them. Navdeep Saini hopes to make a good showing in a supporting role.
Top Batsman – Jos Buttler
Top Bowler – Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI:
01 :- Sanju Samson (c & wk),
02 :- Yashasvi Jaiswal,
03 :- Jos Buttler,
04 :- Devdutt Padikkal,
05 :- Riyan Parag,
06 :- Shimron Hetmyer,
07 :- Jason Holder,
08 :- Ravichandran Ashwin,
09 :- Trent Boult,
10 :- KM Asif,
11 :- Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings Preview
In a victory, Shikhar Dhawan made a winning debut as skipper. The team with the bat put up a massive score and outscored the Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 runs using the DLS method, putting on a strong performance. The Rajasthan Royals, who they have struggled against the last three seasons, will present a more difficult task. To win this game, Dhawan must instill confidence in the team.
Shikhar Dhawan led by example against KKR, and he will seek to build a solid foundation alongside Prabhsimran Singh, who demonstrated hitting ability. Bhanuka Rajapaksa must utilise his expertise at number three to score runs alongside Jitesh Sharma and Sikandar Raza. Sam Curran, Shahnukh Khan, and Nathan Ellis are all powerful batsmen at the bottom of the lineup, and the team would like to see runs from them.
The bowling attack will be under duress because to the Royals’ potent batting lineup. Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh must have accurate lines and take early wickets. Raza and Ellis play crucial roles in the middle overs. Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, and Rishi Dhawan bring variation to the assault, but they must execute their strategies in order for the team to be successful.
Top Batsman – Shikhar Dhawan
Top Bowler – Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
01 :- Shikhar Dhawan (c),
02 :- Prabhsimran Singh (wk),
03 :- Bhanuka Rajapaksa,
04 :- Jitesh Sharma,
05 :- Shahrukh Khan,
06 :- Sam Curran,
07 :- Sikandar Raza,
08 :- Nathan Ellis,
09 :- Harpreet Brar,
10 :- Rahul Chahar,
11 :-Arshdeep Singh
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There will be a few clouds over Guwahati on April 5. There will be some help for the bowlers in the early overs. Batsmen must choose their shots carefully if they want to do well because the bowlers will always have a chance. The team that bats first would like to have 170 runs on the board to win this game.
Venue Details
In India, Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is known for having a softer pitch than most other places. It gives the fast bowlers a lot of chances. The spinners have to work hard for their wickets because the pitch doesn’t help them as much as it does at other venues. Batters do well when they wait their turn and build their innings.
Toss: To Bowl
It’s a new stadium, and in the few games that have been played there so far, the teams that were trying to catch up have done well. Evening dew makes it hard to hold onto the ball, and bowling in the second innings is always hard. So, we think that whoever wins the toss in this game will have no problem bowling first.
RR vs PBKS
Winning Prediction
The Punjab Kings have won their first game of the season, which will make them feel good. But this will be a tough test for their bowlers against the best top order. If they want to win this game, their bowlers have to do a good job. With their win in the last game, the Rajasthan Royals sent a strong message. They have a strong lineup at bat, and they are favourites to win at their second home field.
Rajasthan Royals to win
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