PBKS vs RR Prediction

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25 Mar 2024 - Indian Premier League 2024 - 6th Match - Punjab Kings V Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 4 wkts
23 Mar 2024 - Indian Premier League 2024 - 2nd Match - Punjab Kings V Delhi Capitals
Punjab Kings won by 4 wkts
19 May 2023 - Indian Premier League 2023 - 66th Match - Punjab Kings V Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wkts
17 May 2023 - Indian Premier League 2023 - 64th Match - Punjab Kings V Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals won by 15 runs
13 May 2023 - Indian Premier League 2023 - 59th Match - Punjab Kings V Delhi Capitals
Punjab Kings won by 31 runs

24 Mar 2024 - Indian Premier League 2024 - 4th Match - Rajasthan Royals V Lucknow Super Giants
Rajasthan Royals won by 20 runs
19 May 2023 - Indian Premier League 2023 - 66th Match - Rajasthan Royals V Punjab Kings
Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wkts
14 May 2023 - Indian Premier League 2023 - 60th Match - Rajasthan Royals V Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 112 runs
11 May 2023 - Indian Premier League 2023 - 56th Match - Rajasthan Royals V Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wkts
07 May 2023 - Indian Premier League 2023 - 52nd Match - Rajasthan Royals V Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 4 wkts

Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab)are the two teams that have languished in the bottom half of the table in the Indian Premier League on far too many occasions and as such the RR vs PBKS prediction is never an easy one to make.

However, that hasn’t stopped their loyal fans from backing them year after year. The rivalry between these two teams from the north of India has been pretty intense, making the Punjab vs RR prediction an interesting one.

With the addition of two new franchises from the IPL 2022, the eight existing teams needed to rebuild their squads in the mega auction.

The champions of the inaugural edition, Rajasthan Royals had to make some difficult decisions ahead of the auction, releasing Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes. RR opted to retain three players – Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

 

RR were the champions of the first season of the IPL whereas, PBKS are yet to claim a title in the IPL - Cricket Betting

 

Punjab King parted ways with KL Rahul, their captain for the previous few seasons and the most prolific batter. They chose to retain Mayank Agarwal and Arshdeep Singh in the retention window.

They then brought in some quality reinforcements in the auction. Parting ways with their leading run-scorer from the previous cycle and captain Lokesh Rahul couldn’t have been an easy decision.

More often than not, the PBKS management has been a subject of criticism for their overall tactics and player management. But this time, with a strong auction, they have strong replacement players in the mix.

The two teams are placed into two separate groups for the IPL 2022, where they will face each other only once in the league stage – on May 7th. On paper, Punjab Kings look like a better side and will be slight favourites in the PBKS vs RR prediction for the upcoming clash in the Indian Premier League.

RR vs PBKS Match Prediction

Rajasthan Royals have the upper hand in the overall record between these two teams in the Indian Premier League. They’ve competed against each other in 23 matches, out of which, the Royals have claimed 13 while PBKS have won on 10 instances.

This could tilt the RR vs PBKS match prediction towards the Royals. Here we will look into more factors to determine which team is likely to have an edge in the upcoming Punjab vs RR today match prediction.

PBKS packed their squad with some very good picks such as Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada. They also got their star Indian power-hitter Shahrukh Khan back.

 

RR have managed to win 57% of games they played against PBKS - Cricket Betting


Odean Smith, who has made waves in recent times, was also bagged by PBKS. The combined firepower makes up for the void left by Chris Gayle. Rahul Chahar and Raj Bawa were also good picks.

Rajasthan Royals had a very good start to their auction, bagging Trent Boult, Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. They also got Shimron Hetmyer and brought back Riyan Parag.

However, going after Devdutt Padikkal and shelling a big amount for him screwed up their entire work. Prasidh Krishna wasn’t a great pick either. Rassie van der Dussen was an excellent pick.


 

RR vs PBKS Match Prediction
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2021.

As for their squads in the upcoming season, Rajasthan Royals have a good batting core of Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer, players who can take the pitch report out of the equation.

However, the inclusion of Devdutt Padikkal means a few of those have to bat out of position. The bowling unit has a quality spin duo in Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. The pace unit could be a worry against the Kings.

Punjab Kings have assembled an exciting batting line-up with a top order of Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal and Liam Livingstone.

 

When it comes to play at neutral places in the IPL, both teams are eually strong, winnig 50% games each - Cricket Betting


Shahrukh Khan and Odean Smith as backend power-hitters could form a deadly duo.

The seam bowling attack of Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh and Odean Smith, all likely to be in the playing XI, looks decent. Their spin options are Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar and Livingstone.

Overall, Punjab Kings seems to have a better all-round squad and as such, the IPL match prediction for PBKS vs RR clash will incline towards Punjab. That said, RR vs PBKS match prediction is always a tough one to make.

Frequently asked questions

RR have an edge in the overall head to head record, having won 13 out of 23 matches compared to 10 by PBKS.
 

RR and PBKS have never met each other in knockout stages.
 

RR have won the toss on 12 occasions out of 23 while PBKS have been lucky 11 times. The general odds for the toss remain equal.
 

RR have the overall head to head record in their favour but PBKS have a superior squad for the upcoming season. Expect PBKS to come out on top in this clash in the IPL 2022.

RR vs PBKS Head To Head

Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed more success in the RR vs PBKS head to head rivalry in the IPL over the years. They have an overall win percentage of 57%, having won 13 out of 23 matches.

The number rises to an impressive 83% when they play at home, with five wins in six games.

The Royals have won 70% of their matches when they bat first while Punjab Kings have a 54% win record when they set the target.

At home, the Kings have a 57% record with four victories. The two teams have fought hard at neutral venues, winning 50% each.

Head to Head

RR Played

RR Won

RR Win %

PBKS Played

PBKS Won

PBKS Win %

Overall

23

13

57%

23

10

43%

Bat First

10

7

70%

13

7

54%

Bowl First

13

6

46%

10

3

30%

Home

6

5

83%

7

4

57%

Away

7

3

43%

6

1

17%

Neutral

10

5

50%

10

5

50%

RR vs PBKS Team Results

Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have been involved in some high-scoring thrillers in the league. Their average innings scores highlight this pretty well.

The Royals have the average first innings score of 180 while PBKS score 178 on average while batting first.

Both teams registered their highest total in the PBKS vs RR head to head contests in the same match.

In the IPL 2020 fixture at Sharjah, Punjab Kings posted 223/2 batting first and in response, the Royals chased it down with three balls to spare, scoring 226/6.

Head to Head

RR

PBKS

Highest Team Score

226

223

Lowest Team Score

112

124

Average 1st Inn Score

180

178

Average 2nd Inn Score

167

158

RR vs PBKS Team Scores

Sanju Samson and KL Rahul have set the stage on fire when RR and PBKS have met in the last few years. Samson tops the batting charts with 529 runs while Rahul has amassed 490 runs for PBKS.

While KL Rahul left the franchise, Sanju Samson is the captain and a key player in the Rajasthan Royal playing XI.

As you can see, bowlers haven’t had much success in the RR vs PBKS head to head battles. Piyush Chawla has 14 wickets for the Kings while Siddharth Trivedi has 11 scalps for the Royals, both of whom played for these franchises in early years.

Arshdeep Singh, who is turning into a mighty impressive prospect for Punjab Kings in the playing XI, holds the record for the best figures in matches between these two, taking 5/32 with the ball.

 

Head to Head

RR

PBKS

Most Runs

529 – Sanju Samson

490 – KL Rahul

Highest Individual Score

119 – Sanju Samson

115 – Shaun Marsh

Most Wickets

11 – Siddharth Trivedi

14 – Piyush Chawla

Best Bowling Figures

4/26 – Kevon Cooper

5/32 – Arshdeep Singh

RR vs PBKS Individual Stats
 

Talking about the matches played in India, the two teams have faced each other in 17 matches, with RR leading the scoreline marginally by 9 wins to 8.

Their recent record is also evenly matched, with both the teams winning a match each in the IPL 2021. RR claimed both the games in 2020 while PBKS did a double in 2019.

The IPL 2022 is set to be played entirely in Maharashtra. The RR vs PBKS head to head clash will take place at Wankhede Stadium on May 7.

Previously, they’ve faced each other at this venue only once, where PBKS had claimed the victory.

Surprisingly, Punjab Kings were one of the best performing teams in the auction. They brought in some fantastic players such as Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Shikhar Dhawan, and Odean Smith.

They also brought back Shahrukh Khan, who is rising in stature rapidly. These additions should help them get even in the RR vs PBKS head to head record.

TournamentMatch DateVenueMatch WinnerMargin
IPL 202205-07-2022MumbaiRRWon by 6 wickets
IPL 20219/21/2021DubaiRRWon by 2 runs
IPL 202104-12-2021MumbaiPBKSWon by 4 runs
IPL 202010/30/2020Abu DhabiRRWon by 7 wickets
IPL 20209/27/2020SharjahRRWon by 4 wickets
IPL 20194/16/2019ChandigarhPBKSWon by 12 runs
IPL 20193/25/2019JaipurPBKSWon by 14 runs
IPL 201805-08-2018JaipurRRWon by 15 runs
IPL 201805-06-2018IndorePBKSWon by 6 wickets
IPL 20154/21/2015AhmedabadPBKSWon by NA tie
IPL 201504-10-2015PuneRRWon by 26 runs
IPL 20145/23/2014ChandigarhPBKSWon by 16 runs
IPL 20144/20/2014NAPBKSWon by 7 wickets
IPL 201305-09-2013ChandigarhRRWon by 8 wickets
IPL 20134/14/2013JaipurRRWon by 6 wickets
IPL 201205-05-2012ChandigarhRRWon by 43 runs
IPL 201204-06-2012JaipurRRWon by 31 runs
IPL 20114/21/2011ChandigarhPBKSWon by 48 runs
IPL 201004-07-2010JaipurRRWon by 9 wickets
IPL 20103/24/2010ChandigarhRRWon by 31 runs
IPL 200905-05-2009DurbanRRWon by 78 runs
IPL 20094/26/2009Cape TownPBKSWon by 27 runs
IPL 20085/28/2008ChandigarhPBKSWon by 41 runs
IPL 20084/21/2008JaipurRRWon by 6 wickets
RR vs PBKS IPL Matches Since 2008

PBKS vs RR Toss

Both the teams have had their share of fortune when it comes to the RR vs PBKS toss results.

Out of 23 meetings between the two teams, the Royals have won the PBKS vs RR toss on 12 instances compared to 11 toss win for PBKS in IPL T20.

PBKS vs RR Toss
KL Rahul tossing a coin along with RR’s skipper Sanju Samson.

The Royals have won a 50% record when they win the toss, having won six games. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have only managed four wins out of 11 after winning the toss.

Both the teams have shown a strong preference for chasing in these fixtures. Expect them to bowl first, the pitch report depending of course, when the toss lands in their favour in the upcoming PBKS vs RR clash.

Frequently asked questions

RR have an edge in the overall head to head record, having won 13 out of 23 matches compared to 10 by PBKS.
 

RR and PBKS have never met each other in knockout stages.
 

RR have won the toss on 12 occasions out of 23 while PBKS have been lucky 11 times. The general odds for the toss remain equal.
 

RR have the overall head to head record in their favour but PBKS have a superior squad for the upcoming season. Expect PBKS to come out on top in this clash in the IPL 2022.

RR vs PBKS Betting Tips

The upcoming clash between these two teams is likely to be dominated by the batters. In our RR vs PBKS betting tips, look out for Jonny Bairstow as the player of the match.

Other popular choices for the RR vs PBKS betting tips include Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone.

 

Both englishman; Jos Buttler for RR and Jonny Bairstow for PBKS, will be the players to watch out for in this head to head - Cricket Betting


As for the match outcome, both the teams have players who can chase down any targets, especially at Wankhede Stadium, where the pitch report almost always favours the chasing side.

However, Punjab Kings look a better side and should be slight favourites.
 

Frequently asked questions

RR have an edge in the overall head to head record, having won 13 out of 23 matches compared to 10 by PBKS.
 

RR and PBKS have never met each other in knockout stages.
 

RR have won the toss on 12 occasions out of 23 while PBKS have been lucky 11 times. The general odds for the toss remain equal.
 

RR have the overall head to head record in their favour but PBKS have a superior squad for the upcoming season. Expect PBKS to come out on top in this clash in the IPL 2022.

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