The 8th match of IPL 2023, between RR and PBKS, is set to take place on Wednesday, April 5th. The game will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which is the home ground of RR. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
In the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals posted a massive total of 203-5 in 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (54), Jos Buttler (54), and Sanju Samson (55) played brilliant innings for the team. In response, Abdul Samad scored 32 runs for SRH as they suffered a defeat by 72 runs.
In the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings batted first and scored a good total of 191-5 in 20 overs, with Bhanuka Rajapaksa scoring 50 and Shikhar Dhawan scoring 40. However, the match was affected by rains and Kolkata Knight Riders could only reach 146-7 in 16 overs. As a result, they lost the match by 7 runs by DLS method.
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RR vs PBKS: Weather Forecast for Match 8
On April 5 (Wednesday), the weather in Guwahati, India is expected to have a daytime temperature of 31°C, which is likely to fall to 20°C at night. Clear skies are forecasted both during the day and night. The likelihood of rain is estimated to be 24% throughout the day and 24% at night, indicating a low probability of the match being affected by rain. The humidity levels are expected to be 79% during the day and 95% at night.
The clash between Rajathan and Punjab promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive batters and bowlers. However, there is a high likelihood of rain disrupting the IPL 2023 match, potentially causing numerous interruptions and preventing fans from enjoying the entire game.
Viewers can catch the live telecast of the RR vs PBKS match in IPL 2023 on the Star Sports network. While the Jio Cinema app and website will also offer live stream of the match 8.