punjab kings vs rajasthan royals match scorecard
RR vs PBKS is an intense contest in which both teams battle hard for victory. Expect powerful hits and intense combat on the pitch!
PBKS won the match thanks to a powerful opening stand and late batting cameos from key players, along with their strategic use of spinners in the middle overs that helped to contain RR’s run rate. For the full Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard, fans can check the detailed stats of each player’s performance and key moments of the game.
RR vs PBKS
Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by five wickets to take top spot in the Indian Premier League 2024 standings on Wednesday. Prior to that matchup, Royals posted a modest total of 144/9 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati due to difficult playing conditions; Sam Curran led scoring with 50 on debut.
Match Preview
In their 65th IPL match, Rajasthan Royals will face second-placed Punjab Kings at Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on 15 May at 7.30 pm IST. Live coverage can be found on Star Sports 1 HD/SD and Star Sports 2 HD/SD as well as streaming online on Jio TV App/website.
Royals players led by Graeme Smith will look to secure their first victory of this edition of IPL, with support coming from opener KC Hooda who hopes to break into the top three. Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Amit Singh fast bowlers will help slow the run flow from Kings batsmen.
Amit Singh will return from injury and replace Keshav Maharaj in this match for Rajasthan Royals (RR). Furthermore, Ashutosh Sharma will make his first appearance since joining from Gujarat Lions.
Punjab’s batting is their strength and they will look to build on it during this crucial match against RR. After amassing over 210 runs in their last four matches, they should feel confident of scoring big on this ground with Hooda and Rahul likely leading their charge towards a large total.
RCB have already secured one of the top two spots and therefore require a win to keep any chance of playoff contention alive. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians need to lose to Delhi Daredevils to remain competitive. This will be an epic matchup, as only one team will advance to the semi-finals. Expect high scoring action between both sides – both have plenty of firepower to keep things exciting – making for an engaging watch. We will bring you updates as they arise – stay tuned! Sofascore’s IPL stats page offers you an up-to-date view of both teams’ current IPL standings. Additionally, this table shows their head-to-head record against one another; this will make deciding which team you support easier if betting on games since 2008. View IPL standings here.
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