IPL 2024 RR vs PBKS: Match 65 Dream11 Top Captain, Vice-Captain Picks And Player Stats

Riyan Parag and Sam Curran will be crucial for their teams in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on May 15th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the match, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and players you can avoid as the C or VC for the match. 

RR vs PBKS Important Player Stats

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RR vs PBKS Toss Factor

The wicket at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium favours the batters. In the two matches played at the venue in IPL 2023, both were won by the team batting first. The captain winning the toss will look to bat first on winning the coin flip. 

Scenario: If Rajasthan Royals win the toss 

• Sanju Samson will be aware that both games were won by the team batting first in IPL 2023. Keeping this in mind, he might look to set a target on this wicket. The performances of Samson and Parag will be critical in this case. Yashasvi Jaiswal will also look to fire in this game. These three players will be good choices for C or VC of the match. 
• In the previous edition, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal had a good match at this venue. Chahal has been in a good rhythm, and with some help from the wicket, Boult may prove to be lethal. So, these two bowlers could be good options as the C or VC for the match.

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the toss

• Given the stats of the ground, the Punjab Kings, too, might look to bat first on winning the toss. Shashank Singh and Rilee Rossouw will be essential choices as the C or VC from PBKS. The wicket might also suit Jonny Bairtsow's batting style, making him a good option as the C or VC. 
• Harshal Patel has been in great wicket-taking form in IPL 2024. He would be one of the safer choices as the C or VC for the match. Alongside Harshal, you can also go with Arshdeep as your C or VC. 

RR vs PBKS Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If Rajasthan Royals win the match

Sanju Samson has been the highest run-scorer for RR in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Sanju Samson (RR)

The RR skipper has been in great form throughout the tournament. Sanju Samson has shown brilliant consistency and temperament during IPL 2024. His form and ability to perform under pressure makes Samson a prime choice as the C or VC for the match. 

Riyan Parag (RR)

The young Indian all-rounder has been one of the mainstays in the middle-order of the RR batting. Riyan Parag has delivered some brilliant knocks under pressure and will be a good choice as the C or VC. 

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the match

Jonny Bairstow (PBKS)

The English opener has played a couple of good knocks in the tournament. Jonny Bairstow will be looking to cash in on conditions favouring his batting style. He would be a good choice as the C or VC for the match. 

Shashank Singh has been in good form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Shashank Singh (PBKS)

The Indian middle-order batter has been the most consistent for the Punjab Kings. Shashank Singh would be a great choice as the C or VC, as much of the PBKS batting will depend on him. 

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RR vs PBKS High Risk, High Rewards

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)

After a stellar show in the tournament's last edition, Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a hot and cold season in IPL 2024. But Jaiswal has a good record at the venue and, hence, could be a highly rewarding choice as the C or VC.

Sam Curran (PBKS)

The PBKS skipper can contribute points with both the bat and the ball. Sam Curran's form has been inconsistent with both the trades and, hence, will be a risky choice as the C or VC.

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RR vs PBKS Stay Aways

Shubham Dubey (RR)

The young Indian batter has looked promising with the bat. But Shubham Dubey has yet to deliver an impactful performance. In his current form, Dubey is better off avoided as the C or VC for the game. 

Jitesh Sharma (PBKS)

The Indian wicketkeeper has struggled to find form in IPL 2024. Jitesh Sharma is a promising youngster, but it is better to avoid him as the C or VC for the game in his current form.