In the match 65 of the TATA IPL 2024 the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 15 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. RR led by Sanju Samson have 16 points in 12 games, while PBKS captained by Shikhar Dhawan have 8 points in 12 matches.
RR and PBKS are heading into this game after losing their respective last games. In the head to head encounters, Rajasthan has dominated Punjab by winning 16 games out of 27 matches. In this article, we will take a look at the 3 key player battles to watch out for in the match 65 of the TATA IPL 2024 between RR and PBKS.
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Here are the three key player battles to watch out for during the RR vs PBKS match:
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Arshdeep Singh
Yashasvi Jaiswal has still not lived up to the hype that was generated before the start of the season but has shown glimpses that he can convert his knock into a big one whenever he gets settled at the crease. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh has claimed 16 wickets across the 12 matches. Therefore, this battle will be exciting to watch out for in RR vs PBKS match.
2) Riyan Parag vs Rahul Chahar
Riyan Parag has smashed 4 half-centuries this season and has finally shown his worth through his promising performances. He likes to taken on spinners in the middle overs and Rahul Chahar will be his next target. On the other hand, Rahul Chahar has been one of the standout bowlers who has bowled economically well and took crucial wickets.
3) Shashank Singh vs Yuzvendra Chahal
Shashank Singh has been one of the most consistent batters this season for the Punjab Kings. He has surely made the chance of getting retained ahead of the mega auction next year. Yuzvendra Chahal, on the other hand, would be hoping to get the wickets for his side during the middle overs. Therefore, it will be interesting to see that who gets upper hand in this battle.