PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction: The 27th match of the IPL 2024 season promises an electrifying clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 13th at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. Both teams enter this match on the heels of heartbreaking defeats, determined to reclaim their momentum and climb up the points table.
Punjab Kings, currently sitting in the 7th position with two wins and three losses, face the formidable Rajasthan Royals, who endured their first loss of the season against Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting finish. Despite this setback, the Royals remain firmly entrenched at the top, boasting four wins and a solitary loss in their five matches played.
PBKS vs RR Match Preview
A middling performance from both their batsmen and bowlers has pushed Punjab Kings to the bottom half of the table. The top-order batters have struggled to provide flying starts in the powerplay overs, piling pressure on the middle order.
While Shikhar Dhawan‘s scoring rate needs improvement, Sikandar Raza and Jitesh Sharma must step up and build a solid foundation for the explosive Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Rana to launch from in the death overs.
The Punjab bowling attack, spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, has failed to dictate terms, with the exception of these two standout performers. The other bowlers have struggled to make inroads, often finding themselves in the hitting zone.
Rajasthan Royals opened their campaign with four consecutive wins, narrowly missing a fifth when Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia staged an epic comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans. Despite this setback, the Royals’ batting unit has been in fine form, with Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag amassing over 250 runs each, including three fifties apiece.
However, the bowling attack has shown some vulnerabilities, with Ravichandran Ashwin‘s form a major concern. Having taken just one wicket in five games, Ashwin’s inability to make an impact has weighed heavily on the Royals.
On the other hand, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, and Avesh Khan have led the charge admirably, with Chahal’s 10 wickets making him a standout performer.
PBKS vs RR Head To Head Records
The head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals leans slightly in favour of the Rajasthan Royals, with 15 victories compared to Punjab’s 11 in their 26 IPL encounters.
| Total Match | 26 |
| PBKS Won | 11 |
| RR Won | 15 |
However, the Punjab Kings have dominated when batting first, securing eight wins, while the Rajasthan Royals have tasted success more often when chasing, with eight wins under their belt.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium has witnessed high-scoring encounters, providing a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers. Pace bowlers are likely to find assistance on this ground, while slow bowlers adept at bowling cutters have also found success in gripping the ball.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch ReportWith some rain predicted, the captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first, giving the chasing team a slight advantage should the weather intervene during the match.
PBKS vs RR Predicted XIs
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kings Impact Player Substitutes: Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahal, Rishi Dhawan
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Avesh Khan
Rajasthan Royals Impact Player Substitutes: Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey, Keshav Maharaj, Navdeep Saini
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction
Here are two PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Teams you can consider for the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match:
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction H2H Team
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 1| Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (Captain) |
| Shikhar Dhawan, Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Sam Curran (Vice Captain), Riyan Parag, Liam Livingstone |
| Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh |
| Sanju Samson (Captain) |
| Sam Curran (Vice Captain) |
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 2| Wicket-Keepers |
| Batters |
| All-Rounders |
| Bowlers |
| Captain |
| Vice-Captain |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Who Will Win?
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Who Will Win?While Punjab Kings will have the home advantage, Rajasthan Royals‘ well-rounded squad and consistent performances make them the favourites to emerge victorious in this clash. The Royals possess a formidable batting lineup, complemented by a potent bowling attack capable of dismantling any opposition.
We predict the Rajasthan Royals to return to their winning ways and solidify their position at the top of the points table with a hard-fought victory over the Punjab Kings.
With both teams determined to bounce back, this promises to be a thrilling encounter that no cricket enthusiast should miss. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 27th match of the IPL 2024 on the JioCinema app and Star Sports Network on Saturday, April 13th, at 7:30 PM IST.
