IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR - Indian Bowler To Cause Landslide In RR; 3 Match-Winners For PBKS
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Shikhar Dhawan and Arshdeep Singh would be crucial for PBKS in the game [iplt20.com]
The Punjab Kings will be playing against the Rajasthan Royals in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 13th at 7:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings have been one of the most entertaining teams in the tournament so far. They have been involved in two very close encounters. However, their current position at the point table does not reflect the brand of cricket the team has played. The Kings are currently hovering in the bottom half of the points table with just a couple of wins from five matches.
Mullanpur Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)
| Stats | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Matches | 2 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Matches won batting second | 1 |
| Average first innings total | 175 |
| Average second innings total | 181 |
| Wickets by pacers | 23 |
| Wickets by spinners | 4 |
The Mullanpur pitch has looked good for batting in the two games that have been played here. However, pacers who bowl in the death have reaped benefits with their variations. The Kings will expect their top-order to fire in this game and make an impactful contribution for the team.
Three Match Winners for PBKS
Shikhar Dhawan
The former Indian opener had a decent start to the tournament. However, Shikhar Dhawan has lost some momentum in the last couple of games. However, Dhawan did a great job against the Royals in IPL 2023, and that would give him confidence to repeat the antics in this match.
In IPL 2023, Dhawan scored 103 runs against RR at a strike rate of 151.50 while being dismissed only once. The experienced southpaw will look to continue the momentum in this game and make a valuable contribution to his team.
Arshdeep Singh
The Indian left-arm pacer had a quiet start to the tournament. But Arshdeep Singh found his rhythm back in the last match, where he picked up four wickets. The form is with him, and so are his numbers against RR. Arshdeep has picked up 15 wickets against RR in just seven games and has an average of 17.30, along with a strike rate of 10.80. These numbers show that Arshdeep Singh enjoys bowling against RR and could be a match-winner for his team in this game.
Harshal Patel
This Indian seamer is generally known for his skills in death overs. However, IPL 2024 has so far been a rather quiet season for Harshal Patel. He will take heart from his previous performances against the Rajasthan Royals.
Harshal Patel has played ten matches against RR and has picked up 18 wickets in them. His economy is an impressive 7.65, along with an average and a strike rate of 16.20 and 12.70, respectively. Patel put in an excellent show in the IPL 2023 game against RR. He picked up three wickets against them in his four over while conceding 32 runs. The numbers indicate that Harshal might come up as an impactful player in this game.
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