RR vs PBKS Match Preview: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium Today

The exciting clash between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set to take place today. The match will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Rajasthan Royals have already secured a spot in the playoffs, but faced three consecutive defeats in their recent matches. Led by Sanju Samson, the Royals will aim to bounce back and secure a win to solidify their position for the Playoffs.

On the other side, Punjab Kings are out of the Playoffs race after facing defeats in their last two matches. With injuries to key players like Shikhar Dhawan and Kagiso Rabada, Punjab Kings will look to end the season on a high note by winning their remaining games.

Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have faced each other 27 times in IPL history. Of these, Rajasthan has won 16 matches, while Punjab has won 11. In their recent encounters, Rajasthan has emerged victorious in three of the last four matches.

The match will be a crucial one for Rajasthan Royals to ensure they maintain their top position in the league table. Despite suffering a loss against Lucknow in the previous match, Rajasthan has already qualified for the Playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals will miss the services of Jos Buttler as he is on national duty, creating a void in their experienced opening line-up. Punjab Kings, facing a challenging season, will be without Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, and Shikhar Dhawan due to injuries and other commitments.

Both Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will look to put up a strong performance in today’s match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium to entertain cricket fans and end their campaigns on a positive note in IPL 2024.