PBKS vs RR: A Clash of Titans in the IPL
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face off in a highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mohali. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in the tournament so far, with PBKS languishing in eighth place and RR holding onto the top spot.
PBKS’s Recent Form
PBKS has endured a disappointing start to the IPL, losing four of their five matches. Their only victory came against the Chennai Super Kings, but they suffered a narrow two-run defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous encounter. Arshdeep Singh has been their standout performer, scoring 112 fantasy points in the last match.
RR’s Dominance
In contrast, RR has been in impressive form, winning four of their five matches. They suffered a setback against the Gujarat Titans in their last outing, but they remain the team to beat. Sanju Samson has been their key player, scoring 109 fantasy points in the previous match.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to favor batters, with a good bounce and pace. The average first-innings score at this venue is 148 runs. The weather forecast predicts a cloudy day with temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius and humidity at 28%.
Head-to-Head Record
In the 26 matches played between these two teams, PBKS’s bowlers have earned the most fantasy points, while RR’s batters have been the most productive. In their last encounter, Sam Curran and Navdeep Saini topped the fantasy points leaderboard for their respective teams.
Fantasy XI Picks
Captain and Vice-Captain:
* Captain: Riyan Parag
* Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson
Wicket-Keeper:
* Jos Buttler
Batters:
* Shashank Singh
* Shikhar Dhawan
* Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-Rounders:
* Riyan Parag
* Sam Curran
Bowlers:
* Yuzvendra Chahal
* Nandre Burger
* Arshdeep Singh
