RR vs PBKS Match Prediction, Match 8 of IPL, 2023: Rajasthan Royals won their opening game against Hyderabad by 72 runs.
RR vs PBKS: On Wednesday, April 8, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the eighth game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will pit the Punjab Kings (PBKS) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
In their opening match of the year, the Rajasthan Royals squad defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 72 runs, displaying no signs of rust. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson all put on standout batting performances, allowing the Royals to record a massive total of 203 runs while only losing five wickets. They would aim to continue their winning streak in the competition.
The DLS method helped Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs to start the tournament off on the right foot. For the Kings, who hope to continue their winning streak in the upcoming games, standout players included Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, and Sam Curran.
RR vs PBKS Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 8
- Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST) | 2:00 PM (GMT) | 7:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
RR vs PBKS Pitch Report
The T20 cricket surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is well known for being favourable to batters. The side that wins the toss should try to bat first because anything between 150 and 170 will be a difficult total to reach here.
RR vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Shikhar Dhawan (C), and Shahrukh Khan.
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records
| 14 | Matches Won | 10 |
| 10 | Matches Lost | 14 |
RR vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
If Rajasthan Royals (RR) win the toss and opts to bat
- RR Powerplay Score: 45-55 Runs
- RR Total Score: 180-200
- Result: Rajasthan Royals win the match
If Punjab Kings (PBKS) win the toss and opts to bat
- PBKS Powerplay Score: 35-45 Runs
- PBKS Total Score: 160-180
- Result: Rajasthan Royals win the match
RR vs PBKS Live Telecast & Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: JioCinema
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
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