This IPL Cricket Match Prediction 2024 of Match 65 for Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings on May 15. Will PK avoid a 3rd straight defeat with a win against RR? Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off in a crucial game that could make or break their chances of finishing in the top two and qualifying for the playoffs.
Despite finishing second in the standings, the Royals have not yet been able to secure a postseason berth. They quickly led to 16 points, putting them in a great position to qualify, but they have now dropped three straight games—against SRH, DC, and CSK. Additionally, it has somewhat deflated their hopes.
In contrast, Punjab Kings have already lost the right to compete in the postseason. Though their campaign ended with a crushing 60-run loss to RCB in Dharamshala, they will be looking to cap this season with a few victories and see if they can somehow avoid being awarded the wooden spoon.
Rajasthan Royals were having a great time, winning 8 of their 9 games and losing just 1. Given their strong performance, a lot of us thought Sunrisers Hyderabad’s narrow one-run loss was just an isolated incident and that they would soon resume their winning ways. However, following a couple of defeats against DC and CSK, the Rajasthan Royals find themselves in a difficult situation. They are both so close and so far from qualifying.
Although they will automatically qualify for the playoffs with a win in one of the two games, their goal is to win both to secure a spot among the top two teams. They have to find a replacement for the English skipper as Jos Buttler is heading off on national service.
Even though they were unable to complete the chase, the batting group fared well overall despite struggling against CSK on a little tough pitch in intense heat. With their bowlers taking full advantage of the conditions to put pressure on the reigning champions, they bowled much better against CSK. Recall that they were being criticized after giving up two 200+ score games in the past.
Rajasthan Royals Squads
Sanju Samson (c & wk), Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Avesh Khan, and Shubham Dubey.
The end of another season approaches, and Punjab Kings has not made it to the playoffs. Their tournament is over with 4 wins, 8 defeats, and 12 games played. To be fair, the least they could do now would be to play for pride in the upcoming games and try to ruin the fun for the other contender teams. Particularly the two-run loss to SRH and the nine-run loss to MI were two of those eight losses that were close.
If Punjab Kings had finished the game with more poise and commitment, the outcomes of these games might have gone their way. With the ball in hand, none of their rising stars or current stars could consistently display their skill.
As far as the Punjab Kings are concerned, though, two rookies—Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma—have proven to be the tournament’s best discoveries in terms of batting. Both batters will continue to be important members of the squad moving forward. They were crucial in getting their team out of really difficult situations and into a winning position.
Punjab Kings Squads
Sam Curran (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, and Ashutosh Sharma.
Match Details | ||
Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 65 | IPL, 2024 | |
Date | 15/05/2024 (Wednesday) | |
Time | 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | |
Recent performance | Rajasthan Royals – L L L W W | Punjab Kings – L L W W L |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The two games played here so far have been won by teams batting first, and there’s a good chance that whoever wins the toss tomorrow will choose to bat first and take advantage of the extra wicket.
The weather is not looking good; as the night goes on, there is a good likelihood of a big thunderstorm.
There isn’t a lot of information on the pitch’s general behavior because the location is relatively new. With three games scoring more than 190, the pitch is generally favorable to bat on, if the two games played here during the previous season provide any guide.
There have been five meetings between these two sides thus far, with RR winning four and PBKS winning just one.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Rajasthan Royals have a 60.5% chance of winning.
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