Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions: Indian Premier League 2024 - Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 27th Match, 13th April 2024

Here are the Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 27th Match, Indian Premier League at Mullanpur, 13, April 2024.

The stage is set for an epic clash between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League at Mullanpur on 13th April 2024. The weather forecast predicts overcast clouds in Mohali during the match, adding an element of uncertainty to the game.

In terms of points table standings, Punjab Kings are currently placed 7th with 2 wins and 3 losses from their 5 matches, accumulating 4 points with a negative NRR of -0.196. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are leading the table in the 1st position with 4 wins and 1 loss from their 5 matches, securing 8 points with a healthy NRR of 0.871.

Talking about the current form of both teams, Punjab Kings will be relying on their top performers such as Jonny Bairstow with 56 runs per match, Shikhar Dhawan with 38 runs per match, and Arshdeep Singh who has taken the highest number of wickets, 10 in total. In their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, despite a close fight, Punjab Kings suffered a narrow 2-run defeat.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals will be banking on players like Yashasvi Jaiswal with 44 runs per match, Shimron Hetmyer with 37 runs per match, and Yuzvendra Chahal who has taken the highest number of wickets, 4 in total. In their previous match against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals put up a challenging total but eventually fell short, losing by 3 wickets in a thrilling finish.

Key players to watch out for in this match include the likes of S Dhawan, LS Livingstone, K Rabada, and RD Chahar from Punjab Kings, and JC Buttler, SV Samson, YS Chahal, and TA Boult from Rajasthan Royals.

Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, our win predictor gives Punjab Kings a 55 percent chance of emerging victorious in this encounter. With the average first inning total at the venue being 178, expect a high-scoring and closely contested match between these two formidable sides.

Squads

Punjab Kings- Shikhar Dhawan (c), Arshdeep Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rahul Chahar, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Singh, Vidwath Kaverappa, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Prabhsimran Singh, Prince Choudhary, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vishwanath Singh, Atharva Taide, Tanay Thyagarajan, Chris Woakes

Rajasthan Royals- Sanju Samson, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Punjab Kings

Who will win? – Punjab Kings

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Jonny Bairstow (Punjab Kings), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings), Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals)

Most Sixes – Jonny Bairstow (Punjab Kings), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals)

Player of the Match – Jonny Bairstow (Punjab Kings)

Team Scores Batting first – Punjab Kings 185+, Rajasthan Royals 175+

Match Handicap – Rajasthan Royals

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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