RR vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match 8 Details:
| Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings |
| Date: 5th April 2023 |
| Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India |
RR vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match 8 Preview:
The IPL 2023 will see its eighth match of this season between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
Rajasthan Royals will be taking on Punjab Kings for the first time in the eighth match of this season of the Tata IPL.
Rajasthan Royals is currently placed at the top of the points table of this season of IPL whereas Lucknow Super Kings is currently placed at the fifth spot on the points table.
Rajasthan Royals played one match in this season of the IPL where they won against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs. Sanju Samson smashed 55 runs while Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal stacked 54 runs each for Rajasthan Royals in that game.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings played their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders and they won that game by 7 runs. Bhanuka Rajapkashe added 50 runs while Arshdeep Singh picked up 3 wickets for Punjab Kings in that game.
These two teams have played 24 matches against each other in the history of IPL so far where Rajasthan Royals won 14 matches while Punjab Kings managed to win 10 games. Another exciting contest is anticipated here between these two sides.
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 wins |
| Punjab Kings | 10 wins |
RR vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match 8 Weather Report:
| Temperature | 31°c |
| Humidity | 28% |
| Wind Speed | 13 km/hr |
| Precipitation | NO |
RR vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match 8 Pitch Report:
The Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati is of moderate size and is often proven to be a batter’s paradise. The straighter boundaries are around 65 meters. The square boundaries are meanwhile a tad bigger, around 68 to 70 meters. There is very limited help for the bowlers on this surface, and another similar behavior from the pitch is anticipated in this match as well.
Average 1st innings score:
The average first-innings score on this wicket is 180 runs.
Record of chasing teams:
The team batting second has decent records here. They have maintained a winning percentage of 50 on this ground.
RR vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match 8 Injury Update/Players Availability:
(Will be added when there is an update)
RR vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match 8 Probable XIs:
Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson©(wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, KM Asif, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan©, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Rishi Dhawan
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
| Player | Players Stats |
| Sanju Samson | 55 runs |
| Jos Buttler | 54 runs |
| Sam Curran | 26 runs and 1 wicket |
| Sikandar Raza | 16 runs and 1 wicket |
Hot Picks for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Jos Buttler is a right-handed batsman from Rajasthan Royals. He smashed 54 runs in the last game and will be aiming to make a significant impact in this match as well.
Sam Curran is a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium fast bowler from Punjab Kings. He smacked 26 runs and took 1 wicket in the last match. He will be hoping for a successful outing in this game once again.
Top Picks:
Sanju Samson is a right-handed batsman from Rajasthan Royals. He hammered 55 runs in the last game and can turn out to be effective with the bat in this match too.
Sikandar Raza is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Punjab Kings. He marked 16 runs and grabbed 1 wicket in the last match. He has the potential to win games single-handedly.
Budget Picks:
Ravichandran Ashwin is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Rajasthan Royals. He took 1 wicket in the last game and can play a vital role in this match as well.
Jitesh Sharma is a right-handed batsman from Punjab Kings. He added 21 runs in the last match and will be looking to capitalize on the start in this match.
RR vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match 8 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Jos Buttler & Sam Curran |
| Vice-Captain | Sanju Samson & Sikandar Raza |
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 (Small Leagues and Head-to-Head) for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Jos Butler (c), Sanju Samson, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Batsmen – Shikhar Dhawan, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders – Sam Curran (vc), Sikandar Raza, Jason Holder
Bowlers – Arshdeep Singh, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 (Grand Leagues) for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Jos Butler, Sanju Samson (vc)
Batsmen – Shikhar Dhawan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer
All-rounders – Sam Curran (c), Sikandar Raza, Jason Holder
Bowlers – Arshdeep Singh, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match IPL 2023 Match 8 Players to Avoid:
Rishi Dhawan and Riyan Parag are the players that can be avoided in this game.
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match IPL 2023 Match 8 Expert Advice:
Jos Buttler will be a top captaincy choice for the mini-grand leagues as well as small leagues. Sam Curran will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
Shimron Hetmyer and Bhanuka Rajapaksa are among the punt picks here. The best suggested/Dream11 combination for this game is 3-2-3-3.
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match IPL 2023 Match 8 Probable Winners:
Considering the combination and recent form, Rajasthan Royals are expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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