Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on table-toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Saturday. Having won two out of five games, PBKS are placed eighth in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, RR are on top of the IPL 2024 standings with eight points on the board after winning four matches and suffering a minor loss in their previous game against Gujarat Titans.
Ahead of this exciting encounter, we take a look at the predicted XIs of both the sides. ,ipl 2024 points table,
PBKS predicted XI
Shikhar Dhawan (captain)
PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan has scored 152 runs in five innings at an average of 30.40. His strike rate of 125.61 has been a cause of concern for his team in the powerplay and Dhawan will be keen to improve that aspect of his game in the upcoming matches.
Prabhsimran Singh
Prabhsimran Singh has got some good starts for PBKS with a strike rate of 153.52 but he has failed to convert them into big scores. He has managed to score only 109 runs in five matches and will be keen to make his mark against RR.
Riley Rossouw
A stylish top-order batsman with a graceful and authoritative drive, Riley Rossouw can replace Jonny Bairstow in the PBKS top-order. The South African southpaw has played only 14 IPL matches, scoring 262 runs at a strike rate of 136.46, but he is capable of decimating any bowling attack on his day.
Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)
Jitesh Sharma has had a tremendous start in IPL 2024. The wicketkeeper batsman has struggled to find form and has contributed only 77 runs in five innings so far. However, he showed glimpses of his potential in IPL 2023 when he scored 309 runs and you can be rest assured that Sharma will look to return to his best soon.
Shashank Singh
With an impressive strike rate of 195.71, Shashank Singh has made his mark as a quality finisher for PBKS this season. The 32-year-old has scored 137 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 137 and has established himself as a key player for PBKS.
Sam Curran
England all-rounder Sam Curran has made significant contributions for PBKS this season. He has scored 120 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 126.31 and Curran has also returned with six wickets, making him vital for PBKS with both bat and ball.
Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza replaced Liam Livingstone in the Englishman’s absence. The Zimbabwean all-rounder has been a prolific T20 player, scoring 4,668 runs and taking 133 wickets in the 20-over format.
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma had a dream start to his IPL career, delivering a match-winning performance in his debut for PBKS. Ashutosh has scored 64 runs out of 200 runs in two innings. His presence in the lower middle order has strengthened PBKS’s batting.
Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel was a notable buy for PBKS in last year’s mini-auction. The fast bowler has scored at an economy of 10.55 but has also taken six wickets in five matches, making him a wicket-taking option for PBKS.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is leading the bowling unit of PBKS in IPL 2024. The South African fast bowler has taken seven wickets in five matches at an economy of 8.65. Rabada will be expected to play a big role with the ball against RR on Saturday.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has been lethal for PBKS in both powerplays and slog overs in IPL 2024. The left-arm fast bowler has taken eight wickets in five matches at an economy of 8.72 and is a strong contender for the Purple Cap this year.
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RR predicted XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s IPL campaign has been poor so far. After a stellar 2023 season, Jaiswal has struggled to reach the top this year. The southpaw has scored only 63 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 136.95 and will be keen on a turnaround in form soon.
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Jos ‘The Boss’ Buttler made his mark in IPL 2024 by scoring an unbeaten century against RCB. His match-defining ton helped RR win by six wickets on home soil. The English wicketkeeper batsman has scored 143 runs in five matches and he will try to play some more big innings in the coming matches.
Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper)
RR captain Sanju Samson has been disastrous in IPL 2024. He has scored 246 runs in five matches and could be in the race for the Orange Cap this season. With three 50-plus scores, Samson is leading RR’s batting from the front.
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag has performed brilliantly with the bat this year and has scored 261 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 158.18. After a fantastic Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season this year, Parag has entered his purple patch in IPL 2024.
Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel adds depth and balance to Rajasthan’s middle-order. Even though he has scored 42 runs in three innings, his strike rate of 155.55 shows that he is capable of playing fast-paced innings for his team.
Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer will add firepower to the Royals’ batting lineup. His strike rate of 172 in IPL 2024 shows his destructive ability and RR will be expecting a powerful finisher innings from him soon.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin will be an important member of RR’s spin bowling attack in the upcoming game. His all-round ability provides balance to the Royals in the lower middle order and the right-handed batsman will be expected to play a big role in RR’s upcoming matches.
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Kiwi fast bowler Trent Boult’s swing and pace variations have provided early successes to the Royals. Boult has taken five-wicket hauls in as many matches and will be keen to demolish the PBKS top-order.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan brings a powerful blend of pace and skill to RR’s bowling attack. He has bowled only three times in five matches but has bowled economically in the slog overs and has been vital to the team in the death overs.
Nandre Burger
South African left-arm fast bowler Nandre Berger has been a lethal addition to the RR pace battery. He has taken six wickets in four matches and can play a key role against PBKS in Mullanpur.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is the joint-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024. The Indian leg spinner has taken 10 wickets in five matches at an economy of 7.33. He has been leading RR’s spin bowling unit this year and can be expected to take wickets again.
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