PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2024, Match 27: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals playing XI, fantasy team today’s and squads

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will battle it out against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Both teams are coming on the back of defeats and will be aiming to bounce back in the upcoming encounter. The match will be played at the newly built home ground of PBKS - the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh - on Saturday, April 13. 

Punjab has lost three out of five matches and is now in the eighth position in the points table. In their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the formidable duo of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma almost pulled off a win like they successfully did against Gujarat Titans (GT). However, a narrow two-run loss put them in a worrisome spot.

Meanwhile, the Royals' unbeaten streak came to a halt in the last match after suffering a three-wicket loss to the Titans. However, they are still top of the table with eight points and will aim to continue their dominance. Moreover, RR have the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters as well, winning 15 of their 26 meetings. 

Match Details 

Match – Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR), Match 27

Venue – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Date & Time – 13th April 2024, 19:30 IST

Broadcasting and Live Streaming Details – Star Sports Network and Jio Cinema (OTT)

Pitch Report 

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium has hosted two IPL matches so far and we witnessed high-scoring encounters on both occasions. The pitch here is likely to behave similarly on Saturday and we may have another batting spectacle. Although batters will have an advantage, fast bowlers will also get assistance on this surface.

PBKS vs RR: Probable Playing XI

PBKS XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Substitute: Prabhsimran Singh 

RR XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Substitute: Kuldeep Sen

Top players for PBKS vs RR Dream 11 Match 

Top Players – Punjab Kings

Shashank Singh – From 'mistaken identity' to hero of PBKS. Shashank has displayed some sensational batting display in the last two matches. He scored 61 off 29 balls to pull off a spectacular win against Gujarat Titans. He repeated similar heroics against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but the team lost by just two runs and his 25-ball 46 went in vain.  

Kagiso Rabada – The South African pacer is their key strength in the bowling unit. The right-arm pacer, who has taken seven wickets so far this season, will have a tough job to do against the Royals' formidable batting unit. Rabada has a knack for taking wickets in crunch moments and will be up to the same task in the upcoming match. 

Top Players – Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson – The Royals skipper is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 246 runs, including three fifties. Samson amassed 68 runs in their last match against GT and looks to be in top form. The wicket-keeper batter will also be eyeing a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, which is set to take place in June 2024. 

Riyan Parag – After years of dismal showing, Ryan Parag, who has been trolled massively by fans, has finally managed to shut up his critics with some remarkable batting performances. He was promoted to number four this season and has accumulated 262 runs in five matches, including three half-centuries. The right-hander is currently the second-highest run-getter in the tournament. 

PBKS vs RR: Must Picks for Dream 11 Cricket    

Trent Boult – Trent Boult is capable of turning the tide in the very first over of the innings. The left-arm pacer opens the attack for RR and almost succeeds in claiming a wicket. Royals will be hoping for a similar thunderous start from the Kiwi bowler against PBKS. 

Yuzvendra Chahal – The veteran spinner has so far taken 10 wickets at an average of 13.20 and is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker. Chahal will be responsible for drying up the runs and taking crucial wickets in the middle overs. 

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Cricket Fantasy

Jonny Bairstow, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C), Riyan Parag, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Sam Curran (VC), Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal 

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Cricket Fantasy

Jos Buttler, Shikhar Dhawan, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh (VC), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal 

PBKS vs RR: Risky captaincy choices

Jos Buttler – Buttler's performance this season has been disappointing but the Englishman recently scored a century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). If he finds rhythm, he can wreak maximum havoc and PBKS will be very aware of that. 

Shikhar Dhawan – Dhawan has not been at his best so far. But the southpaw will look to turn it around soon. The PBKS skipper is someone who can play the role of an anchor and take the game deep. 

Players, you should avoid 

Harshal Patel – The right-arm pacer has struggled in the past seasons his poor form has continued this season. He has not been consistent in picking up wickets and has leaked a lot of runs as well. Considering his current form, it is not a wise decision to pick him in your fantasy teams.

Dhruv Jurel – Apart from playing a couple of brief cameos, Dhruv Jurel hasn’t done anything remarkable this season. The wicket-keeper batter is likely to have another mediocre outing against RR and it would be an ideal decision to make room for other players in your team.