The stage is set for a high-stakes clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mohali on April 13th. The 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see the Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

While both teams come off losses in their previous matches, against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT), respectively, the RR still hold the top spot on the table with 4 wins. The PBKS, on the other hand, languish in 8th position with only 2 victories.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR:

Date and time: April 13; 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The upcoming match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh promises to be a fascinating tactical battle. Though the stadium is known for being a batting paradise, the presence of early swing could pose a challenge to the openers. As the pitch settles, the low bounce may favor spinners later in the innings. This intriguing dynamic creates a well-balanced contest where powerful batsmanship will be pitted against bowlers who can exploit the conditions. Both sides will need to adapt their strategies throughout the match to emerge victorious.

PBKS vs RR Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal

PBKS vs RR Dream11/ My11Circle Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Sam Curran (c), Shikhar Dhawan (vc)
Choice 2: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler (vc)

PBKS vs RR Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:

Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza

PBKS vs RR Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (April 13, 02:00 PM GMT):

Dream 11 PBKS vs RR (Screengrab-Dream11)

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Match Prediction:

Case 1:

PBKS wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 55-60
RR total: 175-180

Case 2:

RR wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 50-55
PBKS total: 165-175

Team bowling first to win the contest.

Squads

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Harpreet Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma (vc), Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Atharva Taide, Chris Woakes, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Vidwath Kaverappa, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Prince Choudhary, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen.

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