IPL 2023: Match 8, RR vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between Rajasthan Royals & Punjab Kings?
RR vs PBKS Match Prediction, Match 8 of IPL, 2023: Rajasthan Royals won their opening game against Hyderabad by 72 runs.
RR vs PBKS: The eighth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will see the Punjab Kings (PBKS) locking horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday, April 8 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
The Rajasthan Royals team showed no signs of rustiness in their first game of the season, swatting aside Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 72 runs. Thanks to the impressive batting displays from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson, the Royals were able to post a mammoth total of 203 runs while losing just five wickets. They would be looking to extend their winning run in the tournament.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, got off to a winning start in the tournament by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs via DLS method. Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, and Sam Curran were among the standout performers for the Kings, who will be looking to carry their winning momentum forward in the upcoming matches.
RR vs PBKS Match Details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 8
- Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST) | 2:00 PM (GMT) | 7:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
RR vs PBKS Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is renowned for its T20 cricket pitch, which is typically favourable to batters. Anything around 150-170 will be the challenging total here and the team winning the toss should look to bat first.
RR vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh.
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played
Rajasthan Royals & Punjab Kings Last 5 Match Form
RR Form
PBKS Form
RR vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
If Rajasthan Royals (RR) win the toss and opts to bat
- RR Powerplay Score: 45-55 Runs
- RR Total Score: 180-200
- Result: Rajasthan Royals win the match
If Punjab Kings (PBKS) win the toss and opts to bat
- PBKS Powerplay Score: 35-45 Runs
- PBKS Total Score: 160-180
- Result: Rajasthan Royals win the match
RR vs PBKS Live Telecast & Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: JioCinema
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the author’s expertise, analysis, and intuition. However, it is important to consider the points mentioned and ultimately use your own discretion when making your final prediction.
