The first game of the double-header this Sunday will be played between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. The home teams, Royals are out of the playoffs race as they have managed only three wins in 12 matches. Punjab, on the other hand, have played 11 games and won seven. Another win for the 2014 finalists might push them further into the playoffs contention. Both teams played each other on April 5 and the 2008 winners won that match.
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Match Details
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 59 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Timings | 3:30 PM IST |
| Date | May 18 |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Head to Head
| Matches Played | Rajasthan Royals Won | Punjab Kings Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Probable Playing XI
| Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Priyansh Arya |
| Riyan Parag (c) | Mitchell Owen ✈️ |
| Kunal Singh Rathore | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Nehal Wadhera |
| Shimron Hetmyer ✈️ | Shashank Singh |
| Wanindu Hasaranga ✈️ | Marcus Stoinis ✈️ |
| Jofra Archer ✈️ | Marco Jansen ✈️ |
| Maheesh Theekshana ✈️ | Azmatullah Omarzai ✈️ |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Akash Madhwal | Arshdeep Singh |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM IST | Batting friendly | 26% Humid. Highest Temp – 41 Degrees | None |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Players to watch out for
Rajasthan Royals
Expect Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson to come good against Punjab with the bat. Wanindu Hasaranga can do well with the ball.
Punjab Kings:
Shreyas Iyer has been in great form and expect Prabhsimran Singh to do well. Arshdeep Singh is expected to do well with the ball.
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Who will win the toss?
Both teams will look to bowl first in this game.
Scenario 1: Rajasthan Royals wins the toss and bowl first
| Punjab Kings Total 1st innings | Rajasthan Royals Total 2nd innings |
| 230-240 | 210 |
Scenario 2: Punjab Kings win the bowl and elect to bowl first
| Rajasthan Royals Total 1st innings | Punjab Kings Total 2nd innings |
| 180-190 | 195 |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Match Prediction
Even though RR has a great record against PBSK, expect Punjab to win this match.
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FAQs
Who will win the match?
Punjab Kings might win this one.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be pleasant with no chance of rain.
Will Dew have any impact?
Dew will not have a say as this is a day game.
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