IPL 2023 Match 66, PBKS vs RR Stats Preview: Players records and approaching milestones

Punjab Kings (PBKS) welcome Rajasthan Royals (RR) as both sides play out in Match 66 of IPL 2023 on Friday, May 19, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala. The Kings defeated the Royals by five runs when both sides met earlier in the reverse fixture in Guwahati. Notably, this will be the last league match for both teams before the playoff encounters begin on May 23.

Speaking about the performances, it’s been yet another poor campaign for Shikhar Dhawan’s side, as they have played 13 matches so far with just six victories and seven defeats. With 12 points and a net run rate of -0.308, they are placed in the eighth position in the table.

Meanwhile, after a solid start to their campaign, the Royals have stumbled miserably. They have also played 13 games with six wins and seven losses. With 12 points and a positive NRR of 0.140, they are positioned sixth in the table. (All standings till Match 64). The task of qualifying for the final four looks quite difficult for both teams but they will look to clinch a vital victory that will give them some hope of qualifying.

Meanwhile, here are some of the important stats and numbers ahead of Match No. 66 between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2023:

Head-to-Head: The Kings and the Royals have met each other 25 times in the league with PBKS winning on 11 occasions and RR on 14.

2 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (48) needs two sixes to complete 50 maximums in the IPL.

1 – Jos Buttler (149) needs just one six to reach 150 maximums in the IPL.

2 – Shikhar Dhawan (748) requires two fours to reach 750 fours in the cash-rich league.

3 – Dhawan (147) is three sixes away from completing 150 sixes in the league.

1 – Sam Curran (99) is one big hit away from reaching 100 maximums in T20 cricket.

23 – Sanju Samson (5977) needs 23 runs to reach the landmark of 6000 runs in T20s.

4 – Curran (46) needs four fours to get to 50 fours in the IPL.

6 – Prabhsimran Singh (44) requires six fours to get to 50 fours in the league.