The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 heats up as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a crucial encounter today, April 13th, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mohali. Both teams are reeling from recent losses, making this match a must-win for their playoff aspirations.
Head-to-Head of RR and PBKS
Historically, the Rajasthan Royals have dominated the head-to-head record against the Punjab Kings, winning 15 out of their 26 encounters. However, PBKS boasts a decent record against RR at home in Mohali.
RR vs. PBKS – Dream11 Team Prediction
Both PBKS and RR come into the match needing a win. PBKS sits at number 7 on the points table, while RR suffered their first defeat of the season. Here’s a suggested Dream11 team for this clash
- Batsmen: Shashank Singh (PBKS), Jos Buttler (RR), Ashutosh Sharma (RR), Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)
- All-rounders: Sam Curran (PBKS), Ravichandran Ashwin (RR)
- Wicket-keeper: Sanju Samson(RR)
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Yuzvendra Chahal (RR), Kagiso Rabada (PBKS), Trent Boult (RR), Kuldeep Sen (RR)
RR vs. PBKS – Pitch Report & Weather
The pitch at Mohali is known to be a batting paradise. However, pacers might get some early swing with the afternoon sun. Expect a hot day with temperatures around 35°C and moderate humidity, suggesting dew won’t be a significant factor.
Toss Prediction of PBKS vs. RR
Predicting the coin toss is always a gamble. However, considering historical toss win rates, there might be a slight chance of RR winning the toss.
Powerplay Score and Match Winner of Today’s Match(RR vs. Pbks)
This match is a close call. Both teams have firepower. Predicting a powerplay score is difficult, but expect anything between 50-60 runs depending on who bats first. As for the winner, RR might have a slight edge due to their overall form, but PBKS can’t be counted out at home.
PBKS vs. RR Predicted Overall Score
- PBKS batting first: PBKS 170-180 (RR target: 171-180)
- RR batting first: RR 180-190 (PBKS target: 181-190)
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