PBKS vs RR IPL 2022: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are all set to meet the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) season on 7 May, 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Punjab Kings will be feeling very much high on confidence after having registered a convincing 8-wicket victory against a strong Gujarat Titans side in their most recent match this T20 season. On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals are coming after conceding two disappointing losses on the trot.
Fixture Name: Match 52, Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Competition: Indian Premier League 2022
Date: 7 May, 2022
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Ground: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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As seen in the tournament so far, the conditions at the Wankhede Stadium will once again be flat and batting-friendly assisting the batsmen to a great extent and the fast bowlers relying on their slower deliveries. However, the team winning the toss should look to bowl first. It will be a good decision to pick more of batsmen and fast bowlers in your respective fantasy teams.
Team Form Guide:
PBKS (recent last): W L W L L
RR (recent last): L L W W W
1. Shikhar Dhawan
2. Mayank Agarwal (C)
3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa
4. Liam Livingstone
5. Jonny Bairstow
6. Jitesh Sharma (wk)
7. Rishi Dhawan
8. Sandeep Sharma
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Rahul Chahar
11. Arshdeep Singh
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Mayank Agarwal Stats in IPL
Punjab Kings captain Mayank Agarwal has got some brilliant starts in this competition so far but has failed to convert them. However, Mayank Agarwal will be an important player to watch out for in this game against Rajasthan Royals.
Matches | Runs | 50/100 | IPL 2021 Performance | Recent Form |
108 | 2296 | 12/1 | 441 runs | 25, 18, 24, 52, 5, 4, 1, 32 |
Shikhar Dhawan Stats in IPL
For the Punjab Kings, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan is coming into this game on the back of a brilliant form. Shikhar Dhawan contributed with an excellent unbeaten knock of 62 runs that included 8 fours and 1 six against Gujarat Titans.
Matches | Runs | 50/100 | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
202 | 6152 | 47/2 | 369 runs (10 games) | 62*, 5, 88*, 9, 8, 70, 35, 33 |
Liam Livingstone Stats in IPL
For the Punjab Kings, explosive middle-order batter Liam Livingstone has contributed with some crucial performances and even hit a gigantic 118 metre six against Gujarat Titans. Liam Livingstone has an outstanding strike-rate of more than 180 so far this competition.
Matches | Runs | Strike-Rate | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
19 | 405 | 164.63 | 293 runs (9 games) | 30*, 18, 19, 2, 60, 2, 64 |
1. Jos Buttler
2. Devdutt Padikkal
3. Sanju Samson (C & wk)
4. Karun Nair
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Riyan Parag
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Trent Boult
9. Kuldeep Sen
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
11. Prasidh Krishna
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Jos Buttler Stats in IPL
For the Rajasthan Royals, opening batsman Jos Buttler has been in a terrific form in the ongoing IPL 2022 season. Jos Buttler is the highest run-scorer with a fabulous tally of 588 runs from as many as 10 matches.
Matches | Runs | Strike-Rate | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
75 | 2556 | 151.82 | 588 runs (10 games) | 22, 67, 8, 116, 103, 54, 13, 70*, 100, 35 |
Yuzvendra Chahal Stats in IPL
For the Rajasthan Royals, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been a key wicket-taker in the ongoing T20 tournament. Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2022 with an excellent total of 19 wickets from just 9 matches.
Matches | Wickets | Economy | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
124 | 158 | 7.55 | 19 Wickets (10 games) | 0/31, 1/33, 0/23, 1/28, 5/40, 1/32, 4/41, 2/15, 2/26, 3/22 |
Shimron Hetmyer Stats in IPL
Rajasthan Royals’ finisher Shimron Hetmyer has already some important innings with the bat in the T20 competition. In IPL 2022, Shimron Hetmyer has smashed as many as 233 runs at a great strike-rate of more than 170.
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
41 | 777 | 155.09 | 260 runs (10 games) | 27*, 6*, 3, 1*, 26*, 29, 59* |
Matches | PBKS | RR |
Overall (23) | 10 | 13 |
Last 5 IPL Games | 2 | 3 |
According to the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals today match prediction, Rajasthan Royals are the favourites to win this match.
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WICKET-KEEPERS: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
BATSMEN: Shimron Hetmyer, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
ALL-ROUNDERS: Liam Livingstone, Rishi Dhawan
BOWLERS: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Arshdeep Singh
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For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Jos Buttler, Shikhar Dhawan.
For Grand League: Sanju Samson, Liam Livingstone.
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