The match of today’s IPL promises encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) battle it out on April 13th at 7:45 Nepal Time at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses and will be looking to get back on track with a crucial victory.
Match Details
- Series: Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024)
- Match: PBKS vs RR, 27th Match
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mohali
- Match Time: 7:45 PM Nepal Time – Saturday, April 13th, 2024
- TV Channel: Star Sports Network in Nepal
- Live Streaming: JioCinema app
PBKS vs RR: Team Previews
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Currently holding the 7th position in the standings, PBKS have endured a mixed start to their season with two wins and three losses. Their batting has been inconsistent, with a lack of substantial starts in the powerplay overs. The bowling attack, while spearheaded by the brilliance of Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, has otherwise lacked penetration.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): The Royals started their IPL 2024 campaign strongly but suffered their first defeat in a nail-biter against the Gujarat Titans. Despite this, they remain near the top of the table with four wins out of five matches. Their batting has been the highlight, but their bowling, particularly Ravichandran Ashwin’s form, raises some concerns.
Head-to-Head Records:
Rajasthan Royals hold a slight edge in past encounters, with 15 victories against Punjab Kings’ 11 in 26 IPL matches.
Pitch Report:
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium typically offers a balanced pitch favoring both batters and bowlers. Rain is predicted, potentially giving a slight advantage to the team chasing if the game is affected by the weather.
