Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – IPL 2023 Match Prediction

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals - IPL 2023, Match 66

PBKS vs RR Match Preview:

In match 66th of the IPL 2023, the Punjab Kings will face the Rajasthan Royals. Technically, both clubs can advance to the next round, and the stakes will be great in this game. The Kings’ most recent game was a loss to the Delhi Capitals. The Rajasthan Royals are in a slump, having suffered a setback to the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

With the stakes so high for both teams, expect this game to be a nail-biter. The Rajasthan Royals have lost four of their last five games. Their batsmen have failed in the last two games, and the team will be under pressure. The Punjab Kings won the previous meeting between the two teams.

PBKS Preview:

• Shikhar Dhawan’s team was defeated by the Delhi Capitals by 15 runs in their previous encounter. In the game, they bowled poorly and suffered the price. They will need a huge win in their final game to finish with 14 points and increase their run rate. They have the bat power, and Dhawan would like to see his bowlers perform better.

• Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan must get off to a good start against a strong bowling attack. Liam Livingstone has rediscovered his form, which is great news for the club, and he will seek to contribute quick runs with Athrava Taide and Jitesh Sharma in this game. To increase their chances, they need a strong performance from Shahrukh Khan and Sam Curran in the lower middle order.

RR Preview:

• Sanju Samson’s team has only won one of their last five games. Their lack of form at this critical juncture is hurting the team. They have suffered crushing defeats in the last two games, losing by 112 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore. They will need a huge win here plus a few other results to go their way to make the playoffs.

• The legendary batting lineup has struggled in the last two games, and they will need a strong start from Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have combined for over 900 runs. Samson, together with Joe Root and Devdutt Padikkal, must lead the way in the middle. Shimron Hetmyer has made runs deeper down the order and will be crucial alongside Dhruv Jurel and Ravichandran Ashwin.

PBKS vs RR Match Details:

Venue:	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Date and Time:	19 May 2023 (07:30 PM IST)

Punjab Kings Predicted Squad :

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Squad :

Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: Key Players

Punjab Kings	Rajasthan Royals
Liam Livingstone	Yuzvendra Chahal

Toss Prediction :

Both teams would like to bat first and establish a target on this pitch. We predict PBKS that win the toss and will elect to bat first.

Pitch Report:

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala has something for fast bowlers. The ball moves here, which might cause confusion among the batters. However, because of the smaller size of the ground, stroke players have done well. Spinners must bowl tight lines since the ball does not turn as much as it does on other tracks in the country.

PBKS vs RR Weather Report:

There will be clear skies above Dharamshala, and the batting conditions will be as good as they were in the previous game. On this course, bowlers have minimal leeway since batsmen can play their strokes freely. With 180 runs on the board, the team batting first will be pleased.

PBKS vs RR CricAdvisor Predictions:

Punjab Kings’ weakness in the bowling attack has cost them multiple games. To prevent the Rajasthan Royals’ batters from running away with the game, the team must put on a strong showing with the ball. Despite the drop in form, the RR batsmen have been superb. In this match, RR’s batting firepower would put them slightly ahead of Punjab Kings. Rajasthan Royals will triumph.

PBKS vs RR Winning Chance: