IPL Live Score, PBKS vs RR:
Today marks the clash of the titans at match number 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, where the dynamic Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off against the formidable Rajasthan Royals (RR). The arena for this intense battle is none other than the prestigious Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullampur (Chandigarh), where the Kings, having lost the toss and batting first, have put up a score crossing 40 at the loss of 2 wickets. Captain Sam Curran along with the smashing Jonny Bairstow are holding fort at the crease. The Royals have a record so far in IPL 2024 of winning four out of five matches they've played, while the Kings have tasted victory in two out of five encounters.
Significant changes have been noted in both line-ups for this match. Punjab Kings’ captain Shikhar Dhawan is unfortunately sidelined due to a minor injury. In his absence, Sam Curran has taken on the captain's mantle. On the opposing side, Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin are missing from Rajasthan Royals' matchday squad. Buttler isn't fully match fit, while Ashwin is nursing a slight injury.
In the history of IPL, the Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals have gone head-to-head in 26 matches. The Royals have emerged victorious in 15 matches, with the Kings claiming wins in 11. In their last encounter, it was the Rajasthan Royals who edged out with a four-wicket victory.
Punjab Kings' Playing XI:
Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Tayde, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (Captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Shahshank Singh, Harpreet Barar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada.
Rajasthan Royals' Playing XI:
Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper/Captain), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal.
