Rajasthan Royals returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as they claimed their fifth win of the season against a resolute Punjab Kings&nbsp;on Saturday (April 13). The contest played in Chandigarh saw Shimron Hetmyer win a thriller having scored 27 off 10. While the win sees Rajasthan Royals stay firm at the top spot, PBKS were on the receiving end of yet another close defeat which is their fourth of the IPL 2024.

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Batting first Punjab Kings did not have the best start and registered the fourth-lowest IPL 2024 powerplay total with 38/1 in six overs. Interestingly, three of the top five lowest totals are registered by PBKS at the same venue in Mullanpur. However, the team soon went from 41/1 to 70/5 and lost wickets&nbsp;against a resolute bowling attack led by Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan as both scalped two wickets each.

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Before being restricted for 147/8 in their 20 overs it was Jitesh Sharma’s 29 and Ashutosh Sharma’s 31 which propelled PBKS to a respectable total. Liam Livingstone also contributed 21 off 14 with a small cameo.

PBKS next take on Mumbai Indians on Thursday (April 18) before facing 2022 champions Gujarat Titans next Sunday with both matches taking place in Chandigarh. On the other hand, RR face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.

Rajasthan Royals returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as they claimed their fifth win of the season against a resolute Punjab Kings on Saturday (April 13).

Rajasthan Royals returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as they claimed their fifth win of the season against a resolute Punjab Kings on Saturday (April 13). The contest played in Chandigarh saw Shimron Hetmyer win a thriller having scored 27 off 10. While the win sees Rajasthan Royals stay firm at the top spot, PBKS were on the receiving end of yet another close defeat which is their fourth of the IPL 2024. For his explosive finish with the bat, Shimron Hetmyer wins the Player of the Match Award in tonight’s thrilling contest 🏆 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/OBQBB75GgU#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/8mlMvR0TWU — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2024 × Batting first Punjab Kings did not have the best start and registered the fourth-lowest IPL 2024 powerplay total with 38/1 in six overs. Interestingly, three of the top five lowest totals are registered by PBKS at the same venue in Mullanpur. However, the team soon went from 41/1 to 70/5 and lost wickets against a resolute bowling attack led by Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan as both scalped two wickets each. ALSO READ | Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hits six sixes in an over; becomes third player to achieve feat in T20Is Before being restricted for 147/8 in their 20 overs it was Jitesh Sharma’s 29 and Ashutosh Sharma’s 31 which propelled PBKS to a respectable total. Liam Livingstone also contributed 21 off 14 with a small cameo. PBKS next take on Mumbai Indians on Thursday (April 18) before facing 2022 champions Gujarat Titans next Sunday with both matches taking place in Chandigarh. On the other hand, RR face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.

IPL 2024: Shimron Hetmyer helps clinch thriller as Rajasthan Royals return to winning ways against PBKS

IPL 2024 is starting to pick up as the game 27th&nbsp;between two teams sitting in different halves of the points table – Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, is set to get underway at Punjab’s new home venue in Mullanpur on Saturday (April 13) evening. While the hosts are eighth on the table with just two wins from five contested matches, the travelling RR side lost their first game this season in their previous tie. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the PBKS vs RR tie in IPL 2024.

<h2>Match Preview</h2>

The home side has gained momentum following star showing in their last two matches. Although they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in their previous tie narrowly, PBKS proved that they have the right players playing at the right positions, which makes&nbsp;them the&nbsp;dark horse this season.&nbsp;

While the onus remains on the star overseas all-rounder, Liam Livingstone, who is sidelined with an injury, the crowd will be behind the new hero of the side, Shashank Singh. The right-handed batter has proved his credentials as a finisher this season, having performed stunningly with the bat in the last two games.

However, their underfiring top order will remain a concern against a top-performing side like Rajasthan Royals.

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On the other hand, the Sanju Samson-led RR side doesn’t have much to look into given their run of form this season. In five matches thus far, they have won four, including against Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.&nbsp;

They have their bases covered, with the sorted batting order, thanks to the in-form openers, Captain coming in at three and their breakthrough batter Riyan Parag. In the bowling department, they have enough firepower in Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen and their star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to turn the tables around.&nbsp;

However, with no update on Nandre Burger and Sandeep Sharma’s injury status, RR might go ahead with the India pace duo of Avesh Khan and Kuldeep on the seam-friendly track in Mullanpur.

<h3>Head-to-head record</h3>

Rajasthan Royals leads Punjab Kings 15-11 in the head-to-head tally. Also, since 2020, RR has won five of seven matches against PBKS.

Result Prediction –

Despite Rajasthan Royals’ position on the points table and their successful run this season so far, they are likely to struggle against the home side PBKS.

Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –

PBKS - Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel and Kagiso Rabada

RR - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen and Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2024 is starting to pick up as the game 27th between two teams sitting in different halves of the points table – Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, is set to get underway at Punjab’s new home venue in Mullanpur on Saturday (April 13) evening.

IPL 2024 is starting to pick up as the game 27th between two teams sitting in different halves of the points table – Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, is set to get underway at Punjab’s new home venue in Mullanpur on Saturday (April 13) evening. While the hosts are eighth on the table with just two wins from five contested matches, the travelling RR side lost their first game this season in their previous tie. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the PBKS vs RR tie in IPL 2024. Match Preview The home side has gained momentum following star showing in their last two matches. Although they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in their previous tie narrowly, PBKS proved that they have the right players playing at the right positions, which makes them the dark horse this season. While the onus remains on the star overseas all-rounder, Liam Livingstone, who is sidelined with an injury, the crowd will be behind the new hero of the side, Shashank Singh. The right-handed batter has proved his credentials as a finisher this season, having performed stunningly with the bat in the last two games. However, their underfiring top order will remain a concern against a top-performing side like Rajasthan Royals. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Fraser-McGurk, Rishabh Pant pull Delhi Capitals clear of bottom spot with convincing win over LSG On the other hand, the Sanju Samson-led RR side doesn’t have much to look into given their run of form this season. In five matches thus far, they have won four, including against Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. They have their bases covered, with the sorted batting order, thanks to the in-form openers, Captain coming in at three and their breakthrough batter Riyan Parag. In the bowling department, they have enough firepower in Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen and their star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to turn the tables around. However, with no update on Nandre Burger and Sandeep Sharma’s injury status, RR might go ahead with the India pace duo of Avesh Khan and Kuldeep on the seam-friendly track in Mullanpur. Head-to-head record Rajasthan Royals leads Punjab Kings 15-11 in the head-to-head tally. Also, since 2020, RR has won five of seven matches against PBKS. Result Prediction – Despite Rajasthan Royals’ position on the points table and their successful run this season so far, they are likely to struggle against the home side PBKS. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – PBKS - Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel and Kagiso Rabada RR - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen and Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2024, Match 27, Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Match Preview and result prediction

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 52 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (May 07). RR had started the season on a superb note and entered the top four with a hat-trick of wins before faltering to two consecutive defeats in their last two games.

The Sanju Samson-led suffered a five-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians, handing them their first win of the season before going down against Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in their last outing. They will be desperate to bring an end to the losing streak and grab another two points to move up on the points table.

RR have ridden on the individual brilliance of the likes of Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal so far this season. However, the duo's failures in the last two games resulted in crushing defeats for Samson &amp; Co., who will be hoping others can also contribute and propel them to a much-needed victory on Saturday.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have been far from consistent this season. With five wins and as mah defeats in their first ten matches, they are well in contention to qualify for the playoffs. However, Mayank Agarwal &amp; Co. are yet to win two matches on the trot this season and will be looking to do that against RR on Saturday.

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Punjab Kings stunned table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets in their last game and have momentum going their way as the season moves towards its business end. While Kagiso Rabada has been brilliant with the ball, the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa have carried Punjab's batting this season.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (PBKS vs RR), IPL 2022 today match prediction:

Rajasthan Royals' season has so far been heavily dependent on the forms of their stars Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal with the bat and ball respectively. Their middle-order hasn't been tested much while pacers have struggled to take wickets regularly. If Punjab Kings can exploit the galring weaknesses in RR line-up, they will come out on top against Samson &amp; Co. at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 52 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (May 07).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 52 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (May 07). RR had started the season on a superb note and entered the top four with a hat-trick of wins before faltering to two consecutive defeats in their last two games. The Sanju Samson-led suffered a five-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians, handing them their first win of the season before going down against Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in their last outing. They will be desperate to bring an end to the losing streak and grab another two points to move up on the points table. RR have ridden on the individual brilliance of the likes of Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal so far this season. However, the duo's failures in the last two games resulted in crushing defeats for Samson & Co., who will be hoping others can also contribute and propel them to a much-needed victory on Saturday. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have been far from consistent this season. With five wins and as mah defeats in their first ten matches, they are well in contention to qualify for the playoffs. However, Mayank Agarwal & Co. are yet to win two matches on the trot this season and will be looking to do that against RR on Saturday. Also Read: Rohit Sharma hits 200th six in MI jersey, joins Virat Kohli in elite list of batters Punjab Kings stunned table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets in their last game and have momentum going their way as the season moves towards its business end. While Kagiso Rabada has been brilliant with the ball, the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa have carried Punjab's batting this season. Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (PBKS vs RR), IPL 2022 today match prediction: Rajasthan Royals' season has so far been heavily dependent on the forms of their stars Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal with the bat and ball respectively. Their middle-order hasn't been tested much while pacers have struggled to take wickets regularly. If Punjab Kings can exploit the galring weaknesses in RR line-up, they will come out on top against Samson & Co. at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

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