RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match Up: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For
Published on: May 15, 2024 5:30 pm IST|Updated on: May 15, 2024 5:57 pm IST
Rajasthan Royals will cross swords with Punjab Kings on Wednesday in a not-so-important game for the latter. Punjab Kings have already been eliminated from the tournament and they will be playing for the pride. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals will look to get back on the winning track ahead of the playoffs. Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at the top five player battles to watch out for in the RR vs PBKS contest.
RR vs PBKS Top 5 Player Battles
1 – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Arshdeep Singh
| Matches | 3 (T20) |
| Runs | 30 |
| Balls | 14 |
| Outs | 1 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal is known for providing Rajasthan Royals with explosive starts, while Arshdeep Singh is leading Punjab Kings’ bowling attack in the absence of Kagiso Rabada. The left-arm pacer can take the ball away from the left-handed southpaw and trouble him with the swing of the new ball. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal likes to attack from the very first delivery, turning it into an interesting battle.
2 – Jonny Bairstow vs Trent Boult
| Matches | 4 (T20) |
| Runs | 60 |
| Balls | 32 |
| Outs | 1 |
Trent Boult is known to pick wickets with the new ball, while Jonny Bairstow likes to attack inside the powerplay. The Englishman has smashed the Kiwi pacer for 60 runs off 32 deliveries in 4 meetings so far while getting only once. It will be a key battle for both teams as the winner could decide the course of the game.
3 – Sanju Samson vs Rahul Chahar
| Matches | 7 (T20) |
| Runs | 56 |
| Balls | 36 |
| Outs | 2 |
Sanju Samson is a key batter for Rajasthan Royals but he could be tentative against the wrist spinners. Rahul Chahar has been in fine form in the last few games and he will look to trouble the RR’s skipper with his wrist spin in this contest.
4 – Riyan Parag vs Harshal Patel
| Matches | 3 (T20) |
| Runs | 37 |
| Balls | 20 |
| Outs | 2 |
Riyan Parag has been in the form of his life in the IPL 2024 and he is taking care of the middle order and the finishing duties. Meanwhile, Harshal Patel is Punjab Kings’ leading wicket-taker and has been bowling brilliantly at the death. The right-arm pacer has accounted for Riyan Parag’s wicket 2 times in 3 times so far and he will be looking to repeat the feat.
5 – Rilee Rossouw vs Ravichandran Ashwin
| Matches | 1 (T20) |
| Runs | 4 |
| Balls | 6 |
| Outs | 1 |
Rilee Rossow is a key batter for Punjab Kings and he could take the game away quickly from the opposition. However, Rajasthan Royals have Ravichandran Ashwin, who is a nightmare for the left-handed batter. In the only T20 meeting so far, the off-spinner has dismissed Rilee Rossouw.
