RR Playing XI vs PBKS: RR vs PBKS LIVE – Rajasthan Royals have no reason to tinker with their playing combination as they prepare to host the Punjab Kings. Having sealed a convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderbad, Sanju Samson is likely to stick with his winning team for the home game at the Barsapara Stadium. However, Kuldeep Sen or Murugan Ashwin got get a look in as an impact sub after Navdeep Saini struggled in the opener. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
Rajasthan Royals got off to a flying start, clinching a more than convincing 50-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their top order fired with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson all getting half-centuries. Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal were at their lethal best, while Ravichandran Ashwin also bowled a tight spell.
KM Asif, the Kerala-born ex-CSK pacer, was also impressive on his debut and is set to continue. Navdeep Saini was brought on as an impact sub but struggled to make his mark. Saini bowled multiple no-balls and was taken part by Abdul Samad and Umran Malik in his second over.
With Saini struggling, Rajasthan Royals could turn to Kuldeep Sen who debuted for them last year. The MP pacer hits the deck hard and bowls at a fair clip. Should the ball seam around, Sandeep Sharma could also be an option up top in the powerplay.
However, should spin get assistance, Murugan Ashwin will be the first-choice pick. Kumar Sangakkara admitted that Murugan was set to be brought on last game, but Saini was chosen to get some game time under his legs.
Probable RR Playing XI vs PBKS
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, KM Asif
Impact Sub: Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Murugan Ashwin, Dhruv Jurel, Donavon Ferreira
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 Squad
Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Donavon Ferreira, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Joe Root, Kunal Singh Rathore, Riyan Parag, Abdul Basith, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Akash Vasisht, Murugan Ashwin, KM Asif, Trent Boult, KC Cariappa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, Adam Zampa
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