IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS highlights: Sam Curran plays captain's knock to seal rare Punjab win over Royals

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Guwahati is the 13th venue of the IPL 2024 - the most in a single season of the cash-rich league. RR’s second home has produced high-scoring encounters. The venue features 63m and 60m as side boundaries and the straight boundary is at 73m. “We are playing on a black soil pitch which is firm and rolled nicely. Surely a surface on which a lot of runs can be scored. The pitch has a few cracks but it generally plays much better than the looks. Last year, both games here were won by the side batting first. Teams prefer doing that because when you are chasing, you are under pressure, but in an India-Australia game at this venue, Australia chased a huge score of 222 in the last over. Irrespective of when you bat, there are a lot of runs to be had here,” Deep Dasgupta and WV Raman mentioned in the pitch report.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Siddharth Trivedi bagged 11 wickets for RR in 10 games involving RR and PBKS in the IPL. Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla represented PBKS in his glittering IPL career. The senior spinner picked up 14 wickets in the PBKS vs RR clashes. Punjab's Arshdeep Singh has taken 16 wickets in PBKS vs RR matches. Pacer Arshdeep became the all-time leading wicket-taker for PBKS against RR in 8 games.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Have RR under-utilized power-hitter Shimron Hetmyer in IPL 2024? The RR batter has faced only 45 balls in the 2024 season. The West Indies batter has scored 83 runs for the 2008 champions. Hetmyer has faced less than 10 balls in an innings on 6 occasions. Should RR promote Hetmyer in Buttler's absence?

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - It has been a season to forget for Punjab Kings. Out of the playoff race, Punjab Kings played most of their league games without skipper Shikhar Dhawan. With Dhawan missing crucial clashes due to an injury, Sam Curran stepped up to lead the Punjab Kings. Dhawan recorded only one high-impact performance with a strike rate of 125.6. England's Liam Livingstone scored 111 runs in 7 games at a strike rate of 142. India's Jitesh Sharma batted at a strike rate of 124, but the PBKS star did not showcase a single significant performance with the willow.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Punjab Kings icon Shaun Marsh has smashed 409 runs in 7 games against RR. Former Punjab skipper KL Rahul has 490 runs under his belt from 8 matches in the RR vs PBKS clashes. Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is the all-time leading run-getter in the RR vs PBKS matches of the IPL. Samson has scored 614 runs in 18 games.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Former England cricketer Paul Collingwood shared his thoughts about the replacement of Jos Butler ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings. Collingwood backed the Englishman to step into Buttler’s shoes and the former IPL star feels an English-to-English switch can benefit the Royals at the playoffs. Royals have already made it to the last four of the IPL 2024. “Tom Kohler-Cadmore is very powerful in the first six overs, so he could be a great replacement for Jos. It's an English-to-English switch, which is good for the Rajasthan Royals. They can relax now, they've got the qualification under the belt so they can definitely relax,” Collingwood told Star Sports.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Brad Haddin is well aware of the threat RR are posing with Trent Boult in their lineup this season. The PBKS assistant coach also admitted that Rajasthan Royals have two quality spinners in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. "We know the quality that Rajasthan Royals have. They have got some really good bowlers up front with Boult and they got two quality spinners in the middle, and they got a lot of power at the back. But it's important that we get our process right. We focus on continuing to develop our players," Haddin said.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - RR and PBKS have only met once at the Barsapara Stadium in the IPL. Punjab Kings emerged victorious over the Royals at the time. PBKS recorded a thrilling 5-run win over RR in the IPL 2023. Will history repeat itself in Guwahati tonight?

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been identified as the replacement of Jos Buttler by the Royals. Kohler-Cadmore is uncapped for England but the 29-year-old has plied his trade in PSL, LPL, BBL and The Hundred. RR roped ithe England batter at his base price of INR 40 lakh at the IPL auction. His quick-fire 127 off 54 balls in the 2016 T20 Blast thrust him into the limelight. Yorkshire signed him in 2017. He has also played for Quetta Gladiators, England Lions, Qalandars, Pune Devils, Peshawar Zalmi, Northern Superchargers, Deccan Gladiators, Jaffna Kings, Trent Rockets, Sharjah Warriors, Rangpur Riders, Somerset, England, Rajasthan Royals, Sydney Thunder and Welsh Fire.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - PBKS have hit rock bottom in the league stage of the IPL 2024. After Mumbai Indians, PBKS became the second team to bow out of the playoff race. Punjab Kings have recorded four wins from 12 games. With 8 defeats to their name, PBKS have picked up only 8 points this season. "It's tough being eliminated. But in this tournament, there are always good opportunities to play against quality opposition. From our point of view, we want to make sure that the players forget what has happened before and focus on where they can improve on," Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin said.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Riyan Parag opened up on Jos Buttler's early exit from IPL 2024 before the game against RR. Buttler has left RR camp ahead of the PBKS clash and the England skipper will miss the remainder of IPL 2024. Superstar Parag admitted that Buttler's absence is a big hole for the Royals. However, Parag backed RR's back-up option to deliver the goods in Buttler's absence. "We are a good side. We've got backups for everyone. TKC (Tom Kohler-Cadmore) is our backup now and we've been practising with him as well. "It was a big loss but I think we will deal with it. It was something that we knew before the season started and we will be handling it well since we are a professional side," Parag said.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin is still on a lookout for breakout performances from his side in the IPL 2024. PBKS will look to salvage some pride with a win over an alread-qualified RR side in Guwahati. RR have made it to the playoffs while PBKS were eliminated from the race before the IPL 2024 match. "We want the guys to play with freedom. Tomorrow's game is for them to go out there and express themselves. It is another opportunity for younger guys in the team to develop. We are confident that they will take this opportunity and put on a show with the skills we know they have. The players must see these games as opportunities to get that big score and to have that breakout performance in the IPL with which they can kick on for years to come," Haddin said in the pre-match press conference.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Punjab Kings will aim to record their 12th win over Rajasthan Royals in their away game of the IPL 2024. The visitors have won 11 games out of the 27 matches in the IPL. Former champions RR have beaten PBKS 16 times in the IPL 2024. RR are leading the head-to-head record and the hosts also handed a 3-wicket defeat to PBKS earlier this season.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Former India opener Aakash Chopra has picked middle-order batter Shashank Singh as one of the players to watch out for in the IPL 2024 match between RR and PBKS. Chopra picked Shashank as his first pick while discussing the top three players who should remain in focus. “Which three players can we focus on? The first is Shashank Singh because he is a very good player and the focus is always on him. The way he is batting, there will be a time when you will consider him for the Indian team," Chopra said. "He is not a 22 or 25-year-old. He is a fairly senior guy in terms of age. He has that much domestic experience and now he is just blooming. He reminds me a little of Suryakumar Yadav. His career also ascended similarly. So Shashank Singh is the first player," the former India opener added.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Rajasthan Royals will host Punjab Kings in match No.65 of the IPL 2024 on Wednesday. RR have already qualified for the playoffs while PBKS are out of the race. Rajasthan Royals will play Punjab Kings at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The coin toss for the Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings match will take place at 7:00 PM IST. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network. The IPL 2024 match between RR and PBKS is also available on the Jio Cinema Network.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Former India opener Aakash Chopra shared his views about RR's losing streak in the IPL 2024 before their home game against PBKS. RR will aim to end their winless run in the league stage as the Royals have already sealed their berth for the IPL 2024 playoff. Royals are without Jos Buttler for the remainder of the IPL 2024.

"It's typical Rajasthan. There is talk in cricketing circles that Rajasthan is doing Rajasthan things. When they play well, they do that consistently, but then suddenly they go off the boil, and you think what has happened to this team. It happened last year as well," Chopra said on his YouTube. "They were playing well and it seemed like they would 100% qualify but they didn't. They did play the final in the year before that for sure but here also, eight wins in nine games - it rarely happens, but after that, you lost three consecutive games. The way they played the last match was disappointing in capital letters," Chopra added.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Delhi Capitals' last group match win against the Lucknow Super Giants sealed Rajasthan Royals' qualification into the playoff stage of the IPL 2024. RR became the second side after Kolkata Knight Riders to enter the last four of the cash-rich league this season. To seal a top-two finish, RR have to win one or both of their remaining matches in the league stage. If they lose both, SRH and CSK can finish ahead of the 2008 champions.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - If PBKS are without Shikhar Dhawan, England's Sam Curran will continue to lead the visitors. No PBKS star has crossed the 400-run mark this season. RR skipper Sanju Samson is closing in on 500 runs in the IPL 2024. RR star Riyan Parag has smashed 483 runs in 12 matches. Who is the player to watch out for in tonight's match?

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - South Africa's Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the Indian Premier League ahead of the match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. The PBKS star has left the IPL camp due to a lower limb soft tissue infection. Rabada's exit from the IPL 2024 was also confirmed by Cricket South Africa. The 28-year-old consulted a specialist on arrival in South Africa and is being closely monitored by the Cricket South Africa medical team. Rabada's preparation for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA is not expected to be affected.

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals are up against Punjab Kings in match No.65 of the IPL 2024 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

- Sam Curran's PBKS side will play for pride as Punjab are out of the playoff race.

-RR have already made it to the playoffs. Royals are tipped to seal a top-two finish this season.

-Jos Buttler's departure before the playoffs has complicated RR's title bid this season.

-Match starts at 7:30 IST. Toss will take place at 7:00 IST in Guwahati.

Punjab Kings Squad: Jonny Bairstow(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Chris Woakes, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shikhar Dhawan, Atharva Taide, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh.

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

IPL 2024, RR vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: RR are desperate for a win. Their qualification is not on the line but a top-two finish is. They would not want to go into their last league match with the pressure of needing to win in order get two shots at the final. Sanju Samson would want to finish off the job by beating the Punjab Kings today.