IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR: The IPL tournament is in full swing and today is the 65th match of the series. The match is between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, who were kicked out of the tournament. Today, Punjab will try to win the last match and exit with dignity, while Rajasthan will try to stay in the top two in the points table by beating Punjab.

The match is being played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Rajasthan will be fielding in the absence of their explosive batsman Jos Buttler. Punjab will be led by Sam Karan.

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Players who can turn a match

Sanju Samson

RR captain Sanju Samson is the highest run-scorer so far this season. This wicket-keeper batsman has scored 486 runs in 12 matches at an average of 60.75 and a strike rate of 158.31. He has 5 fifties to his name. Samson has scored the highest 86 runs in this season.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal tops the wicket-taking list. Chahal has taken 15 wickets in 12 matches this season and his best figures are 3/11.

Riyan Parag

Left-handed batsman Ryan Parag is the second highest run-getter this season. He is in tremendous form. Paragan has scored 483 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 153.82. This young player has scored 4 fifties for his team.

Success Jaiswal

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has given the team a good start this season. Playing in the absence of Jos Buttler, the youngster will have a lot of responsibility against PBKS. Jaiswal has scored 344 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 153.57, including one half-century and one century.

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These players can be game changers for Punjab Kings

Shashank Singh

While the opener is failing, Shashank Singh has taken care of the batting side for PBKS. He has scored 352 runs in 12 matches at an average of 58.67 and a strike rate of 168.42.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh is one of the successful bowlers of PBKS. Arshdeep has taken 16 wickets in 12 matches and has the most four wickets in one match.

Sam Curran

PBKS captain and all-rounder Sam Karan has contributed significantly to his team. Karan will be looking to bid a dignified farewell to the tournament by winning the last match as the Punjab team was knocked out. Karan has scored 207 runs and taken 14 wickets in 12 matches.

Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel has become the highest wicket taker for Punjab this season. He has taken 20 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 9.76.

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Which team is better?

Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have faced each other 27 times in IPL. Rajasthan Royals have dominated with 16 wins. Rajasthan also won the match against Punjab Kings earlier this season.

How is the pitch?

Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch is a batting paradise for T20 matches. Teams playing here prefer to bat first. Last season, both the matches played at this ground were won by the teams batting first. The first match of the season is being played on this ground today. As this is RR's second home ground, the team will prefer to bat first.

How will the match be?

Both the teams have suffered back-to-back defeats in their last matches and both sides will be looking for a win today. Punjab will look to go out with honours, while Rajasthan Royals will look to consolidate their position in the points table with a win today. According to Google Win Predictor, RR has a 57 percent chance of winning.

Dream Eleven

Sanju Samson (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riley Rossouw, Riyan Parag, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh (captain)