IPL 2023, PBKS Potential XI vs. RR: Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven runs using the DLS technique to get the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) off to a winning start. Punjab, captained by Shikhar Dhawan, will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati in an effort to build on their promising start to the year.
Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings XI (IPL/File Picture)
Punjab has had a team with a lot of skill over the years, but they haven’t been successful on the field. But, following a significant makeover, the PBKS hierarchy may now anticipate an outstanding showing on the field.
Punjab has placed sixth in the standings since 2019 and last advanced to the playoffs in 2014, when they placed second. They will therefore be eager to make the playoffs following a three-year hiatus.
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PBKS performed admirably with the bat against Kolkata in their previous match. The captain made 40 runs, and Bhanuka Rajapakse scored 50 runs.
As the game was washed out by rain, the bowlers then did enough to keep KKR below the necessary DLS score. The best bowler was Arshdeep Singh, who finished his three overs with figures of 3/19.
The most expensive player in IPL history, Sam Curran, did well with the bat but struggled with the bowling, averaging 12 runs per over.
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Dhawan anticipates a repeat of a comparable performance from his team.
Because Liam Livingstone, an English all-rounder, missed the season’s opening game due to a lack of ECB fitness clearance, there has been no official word on his availability. However, sources indicate that he has not yet arrived in India.
When Kagiso Rabada has finished representing his country with the Proteas, he will be open for selection.
PBKS predicted XI vs RR
Opener: Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh
Top and middle order: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan
Allrounder: Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza
Bowler: Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada
Impact Player:
Rishi Dhawan was brought in as an impact player in the second innings and could be used in the same capacity again.