Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings – IPL 2023, Match 8
RR vs PBKS Match Preview:
Match 8 of IPL 2023 between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. Rajasthan’s second home field, Guwahati, will host its first IPL match. Both teams have a winning record to open the year. Rajasthan beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders in a game that was hampered by rain. In the previous three seasons, the Rajasthan Royals have dominated the rivalry by winning four of the five encounters. The confidence of the camp is boosted by their top tier, which is in swashbuckling shape. A victory for the Punjab Kings would boost their confidence and benefit them for the remainder of the season because they have been inconsistent in recent years.
RR Preview:
As usual, the RR innings will start with Jaiswal and Buttler as the openers. Hetmyer and Padikkal will come in at numbers four and five, respectively, after captain Sanju Samson plays at number three. At number six, Ryan Parag will offer all-around talent.
The team now has a dependable finisher in the middle order with another all-rounder Holder at number seven. Ashwin, who bats eighth, is a prime example of batting diversity. Prasidh Krishna, Chahal, and Boult will round out the eleven. In addition, RR might select Joe Root over Hetmyer as an overseas batting choice.
PBKS Preview:
PBKS has 3 strong batters at the top of the order in Dhawan, Bairstow, and Livingstone. Bairstow will serve in both roles. Young domestic players Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan will appear in the middle order. Sam Curran, PBKS’s highest purchase, will bat at number six and serve as a finisher.
Reputable fast bowlers Rabada and Arshdeep have excelled for both club and nation. Rahul Chahar, a leg-break bowler, adds IPL experience to the table.
Rishi Dhawan an all-arounder, offers PBKS another option for pace bowling. Left-arm bowler Harpreet Brar also has some batting ability. Sam Curran is without a doubt the mastermind behind the assault.
RR vs PBKS Match Details:
| Venue: | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date and Time: | 5 April 2023 (07:30 PM IST) |
Rajasthan Royals Squad :
Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings Squad :
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings : Key Players
Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings |
Jos Buttle | Shikhar Dhawan |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | Prabhsimran Singh |
RR vs PBKS Pitch Report:
RR vs PBKS Pitch Report:The upcoming IPL 2023 match is anticipated to feature a good batting field at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. In the meantime, it is anticipated that the surface will provide some support to the spinners in this match. The toss-winning captain is expected to choose to play first in this match, citing the conditions.
RR vs PBKS Weather Report:
RR vs PBKSOn April 5, there will be a clear sky and good visibility at Guwahati which is advantage for the batter. The spinners will receive some help in the opening innings. Because bowlers will always have opportunities, batsmen must choose their strokes carefully to perform well. To win this match, the team playing first needs to score 170 runs.
RR vs PBKS
RR vs PBKSThe Punjab Kings will be confident because they have a winning record to open the year. However, facing the strongest top order will be a tough challenge for their bowlers. For their team to prevail in this match, their bowlers must perform flawlessly. With their victory in the most recent match, the Rajasthan Royals delivered a powerful message. They open as favorites because of their strong batting lineup and the fact that they are playing on their second home field.
RR vs PBKS
RR vs PBKS
