IPL 2023 Match 8 RR vs PBKS player stats winning team🏆
IPL 2023 Match 8 RR vs PBKS : First time winners Rajasthan Royals will face Punjab Kings in match 8 of Indian Premier League 2023. This is the first IPL game in IPL history and for Guwahati, which will serve as Royals' home ground. Read the below report in depth to know about the match of RR vs PK.
IPL 2023 Match 8 RR vs PBKS :
RR vs PBKS
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Date: 5th April, 2023
Timing : 7:30 PM IST
Match No: 8
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals got off to a great start in IPL 2023. Earlier they played Sunrisers Hyderabad and won by 72 runs. Batting first, Jos Buttler, Yasswi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson scored half-centuries for RR and took home 203 runs.
Magical spin bowling by Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal paved the way for a dominant win for Rajasthan Royals.
Due to the spread of dominance, they are unlikely to bring any new changes to the XI.
RR Potential 11:
Yashwi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutta Padikle, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Ryan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings won by 7 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. A spirited effort from Shikhar Dhawan (50) and Vanuka Rajapaksa (40) helped them post 191 at home.
Although the bowlers were kept under the pump, PBKS managed to secure a win in DLS fashion. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh able to took three wickets.
Kings will likely see changes to their playing XI, as Kagiso Rabada and Liam Livingstone will join the squad ahead of this game.
PBKS Potential 11:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhasimran Singh (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jeetesh Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raja / Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Pitch and expected weather conditions
The variety of bowlers here will be the wicket takers, otherwise they will be taken to the cleaners.
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Predictions
Wicket Keepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Vanuka Rajapakse Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Yashvi Jaiswal All Rounders: Sam Curran Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult
Recommended Captain:
Jos Buttler Recommended Vice-Captain: Yuzvendra Chahal
Jos Buttler, last season's Orange cap holder, started the season with a brilliant fifty and became the number one pick. RR captain Sanju Samson showed maturity in his game and strengthened RR's innings.
The right winger, Vanuka Rajapaksa helped PBKS build momentum with his positive mindset and could be taken into the team. He will be flanked by PBKS' reliable run-scorer Shikhar Dhawan. Then Yasswi Jaiswal, who scored a fifty in the first match, deserves a place in the team.
Sam Curran took the most important wicket of Andre Russell against KKR and it was a crucial partnership breaker. Also, he can be helpful in the middle order.
Rahul Chahar is in good form along with Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh. PBKS bowling is also quite strong. Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult are the top picks of the RR team, who are expected to be the main wicket takers.
Match Prediction:
Rajasthan Royals to win
2022 runners-up Rajasthan Royals have the necessary ammunition under their arsenal to hunt down the Kings in this game. The batting of Rajasthan Royals with positive intent is quite dangerous, while the experienced bowling department can trouble the PBKS team. However, the Shikhar Dhawan-led side will be buoyed by Kagiso Rabada's presence and likely to play an aggressive brand of cricket.
Toss Prediction:
RR to bat first after winning the toss
Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals won the toss and were predicted to bat first. Usually, the Royals like to post a total on the board and then defend the score. They trust their experienced bowling unit, which has been bolstered by Jason Holder this season.
Man of the Match Prediction:
Jos Buttler
Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler looks to be the player of the match candidate because of his excellent track record. With a brilliant knock of 54 off 22 balls, the England T20 captain can continue his dominance in the league and help RR get off to a good start in this game.