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The Make or Break: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings| Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Prediction

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With only a couple of matches left in the bag in this edition of the Indian Premier League(IPL), we are all set to witness the Punjab Kings (PBKS) lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala on May 19 from 7:30 pm onwards. Coming from two defeats, it's a make or break situation for the two, as in order to stay alive in the race to qualify for the playoffs one of them must emerge victorious with a big margin.

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Punjab Kings

Their clash with Delhi Capitals saw the pace bowling department struggle. They have been responsible for leaking a significant number of runs. Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, and Arshdeep Singh have been conceding close to 10 runs per over, putting excessive pressure on the team. 

While Rabada's performance hasn't been up to his usual standards, the decision to not utilize Arshdeep in both the powerplay and death overs raises questions as he is a significant performer. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan made a questionable call by entrusting the final over to left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar, which ultimately proved to be a major setback. On the batting front, Dhawan himself has struggled to find his rhythm in the last two matches, and he will be eager to lead the team by example in the upcoming games.

Rajasthan Royals

After a strong start to the tournament with consecutive victories, the Rajasthan Royals have experienced a significant decline in their performance. 

Despite notable contributions from players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal, the team as a whole has struggled to deliver satisfactory results. Jos Buttler, although displaying some sensational innings, has lacked consistency. In the upcoming do-or-die match, Buttler will be eager to make a significant impact. Captain Sanju Samson remains confident in his ability to take on bowlers in any given situation and will persist with his high-risk style of play.

Match Details

Date and Time: 19 May, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala 

Live Streaming and Broadcast: Jio Cinema & Star Sports Network  

Pitch Report: Based on its historical performance, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala is known to produce high-scoring matches with plenty of runs on offer. In T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has generally enjoyed an advantage. Therefore, the toss winner is likely to choose to bat first, following the trend. In the previous match at this stadium, the Delhi Capitals team showcased an impressive batting display. Both Prithvi Shaw and Rilee Rossouw played exceptional innings, scoring over half-centuries, contributing significantly to the team's total of 213 runs.

Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (wk/c), Joe Root, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper:  Prabhsimran Singh, Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler

Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shikhar Dhawan, Atharva Taide, Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders:  Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain: Prabhsimran Singh

Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson

Prediction

The opening pair of Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal has been highly productive for the Rajasthan Royals, accumulating a combined total of 967 runs. Additionally, the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal has been effective, claiming 35 wickets for the team. On the other hand, the middle order of the Punjab Kings has struggled with inconsistency, which puts additional pressure on the openers to perform. Based on these factors, in my opinion, the Rajasthan Royals have a higher likelihood of emerging as the winners.