The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing IPL 2024. On Wednesday, May 15, the 65th match of the championship will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati between the two teams. After 12 games, Rajasthan has eight victories, four losses, and is currently ranked second in the rankings. The Royals are just a point or two away from qualifying with 16 points.
However, the Punjab Kings have already been eliminated from the competition. The Kings finished in 10th place with four wins and eight losses, making them the second team to exit the competition.
Match Details:
| Match | Rajasthan Royals Vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2024 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, JioCinema App and We |
Pitch Report:
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has a surface that is excellent for batting. It’s possible that this match could be highly scoring, so choosing to bat first after winning the toss could be a smart move.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 27 |
| Rajasthan Royals won | 16 |
| Punjab Kings Won | 11 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First Played | April 13, 2024 |
| Last Played | April 21, 2008 |
RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Rovman Powell, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, and Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Sub: Sandeep Sharma
Punjab Kings:
Ashutosh Sharma, Chris Woakes, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran (C),
Impact Sub: Vidhwath Kaverappa
RR vs PBKS Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter:
Sanju Samson: He might be the most effective batter in the forthcoming matchup with Punjab. Samson, who has scored 389 runs in his past ten games, is among the Royals’ top scorers in the IPL 2024. His strike could prove to be vital for the team in the next encounter.
Probable Best Bowler: Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel: He could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Rajasthan Royals. With 17 wickets in his last 10 matches, Harshal Patel has been in exceptional form and is one of the best-performing bowlers of the tournament. His showing against Rajasthan Royals could be crucial.
Situation 1
The toss and batting are won by Rajasthan Royals
Power Play score – 70-80
First Innings Score – 215-225
The match is won by Rajasthan Royals
Situation 2
Punjab Kings win the toss and bat
Power Play score – 60-70
First Innings Score – 200-210
The match is won by Rajasthan Royals
