Punjab Kings aim to bounce back from their recent setback as they face off against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, April 13, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The PBKS vs RR match is set to commence at 7:30 PM IST.
Having played five matches in IPL 2024, Punjab Kings have secured three victories but suffered two defeats. Their latest clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad ended in a heart-wrenching 2-run loss. Despite a valiant effort from Shashank Singh (46* off 25) and Ashutosh Sharma (33* off 15), who forged a formidable partnership of 66 runs off the last 27 balls, Punjab Kings fell short due to a faltering top order.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals saw their impressive four-match winning streak halted in their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans, losing by three wickets. Despite strong contributions from Sanju Samson (68* off 38) and Riyan Parag (76 off 48), Rajasthan Royals faltered in the final two overs, conceding 35 runs and failing to defend their total of 196.
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PBKS vs RR Prediction
According to Parimatch, visitors to Rajasthan Royals enter the match as favourites with odds set at 1.75. Despite their recent defeat, Rajasthan Royals boast a formidable lineup and could potentially reintroduce Nandre Burger to bolster their bowling attack. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings’ batting order, particularly the top and middle order, has yet to find its rhythm, making Rajasthan Royals the preferred choice in the batting market.
Rajasthan Royals boast an impressive batting lineup featuring Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, and Riyan Parag. Additionally, Yuzvendra Chahal has been a standout performer in IPL 2024, claiming 10 wickets from five matches at an economy rate of 10.80, further strengthening Rajasthan Royals’ prospects. However, Punjab Kings’ odds stand at 2.08.
Keeping all these in mind, we at Insidesport.IN can predict Rajasthan Royals to prevail over Punjab Kings in this highly-contested clash.
PBKS vs RR head-to-head
Matches played: 26
Punjab Kings: 11
Rajasthan Royals: 15
Last result: RR won by 4 wickets (May, 2023)
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