IPL 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 8: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings at a glance

• Punjab Kings have only beaten Rajasthan Royals once in the last five meetings between the two teams.
• In the previous game, Rajasthan Royals batsmen Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Sampson combined for 163 runs.
• Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals bowlers Chahal, Ravichandran Aswin, and Jason Holder handed up only 60 runs in 11 overs.

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Team Preview

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals reached the final in 2022 and appear to be one of the best teams again this year. They should have enough with the bat and ball to win this game.

The Rajasthan Royals put on a strong performance in their opening game triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad, and no injuries were recorded by the club management. As a result, we anticipate that the same team will be selected for this game.

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings’ bowling attack is versatile but faces a strong batting line-up. We anticipate them to be challenging, but we believe they will struggle to beat the Royals.

Punjab Kings will aim to keep their adjustments to a minimum after beginning their IPL 2023 campaign with a victory for the third consecutive season. Kagiso Rabada, who landed in India on Monday, will bring an impressive IPL record with him.

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Team Playing Squads

Rajasthan Royals Squads

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson (c & wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Jos Buttler.

Punjab Kings Squads

Punjab Kings

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harpreet Brar, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kagiso Rabada, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, M Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, and Arshdeep Singh.

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings outfield report

Barsapara Cricket Stadium

This is the first IPL game to be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, and we anticipate a fast pitch that will provide a strong batter-friendly ground.

The temperature will decrease from 31 degrees to 24 degrees during the game, with humidity levels expected to reach over 90% in the second innings.

With the weather anticipated to become increasingly hot as the game goes on, we anticipate that both captains will opt to field first if they win the toss.

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Rajasthan Royals

Player of the Match

• Rajasthan Royals – Jos Buttler

Most sixes

• Rajasthan Royals – Jos Buttler 
• Punjab Kings – Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Most wickets

• Rajasthan Royals – Yuzvendra Chahal 
• Punjab Kings – Arshdeep Singh

Most runs

• Rajasthan Royals – Jos Buttler
• Punjab Kings – Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Team Scores Batting First

• Rajasthan Royals – 180+
• Punjab Kings – 175+

According to our prediction, Rajasthan Royals will win this match.