Rajasthan Royals Set To Clash With Punjab Kings In IPL 2024

IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings

In what promises to be an electrifying showdown, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are gearing up to host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday.

The stage is set for a gripping encounter as Rajasthan Royals currently sit comfortably in the second position on the IPL standings chart with an impressive tally of 16 points.

Bolstered by a commendable net run rate of +0.349, the Royals have already punched their ticket to the playoffs, showcasing their dominance throughout the season.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table, having amassed a total of 8 points with a net run rate of -0.423.

Reflecting on their past encounters, Rajasthan Royals hold a historical advantage over Punjab Kings in their head-to-head battles.

Having squared off 27 times in the IPL arena, the Royals have emerged victorious on 16 occasions, while Punjab Kings have managed to clinch victory in 11 matches.

The match is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT), with the toss slated for 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network in India. Additionally, for those preferring online streaming, JioCinema offers live coverage of the match.

As both teams gear up for this crucial encounter, here are the squads:

Rajasthan Royals:

Yashasvi Jaiswal
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Sanju Samson
Riyan Parag
Dhruv Jurel
Shimron Hetmyer
Ravichandran Ashwin
Trent Boult
Avesh Khan
Sandeep Sharma
Yuzvendra Chahal
Rovman Powell
Nandre Burger
Keshav Maharaj
Tanush Kotian
Kuldeep Sen
Donovan Ferreira
Abid Mushtaq
Shubham Dubey
Kunal Singh Rathore
Navdeep Saini

Punjab Kings:

Jonny Bairstow
Prabhsimran Singh
Rilee Rossouw
Shashank Singh
Jitesh Sharma
Sam Curran
Ashutosh Sharma
Harshal Patel
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep Singh
Vidhwath Kaverappa
Harpreet Brar
Nathan Ellis
Chris Woakes
Rishi Dhawan
Harpreet Singh Bhatia
Tanay Thyagarajan
Shikhar Dhawan
Atharva Taide
Shivam Singh
Prince Choudhary
Vishwanath Singh

As anticipation reaches fever pitch, cricket aficionados eagerly await the outcome of this clash, with both teams aiming to leave an indelible mark on the IPL 2024 season.

Mankrit Kaur