PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 66 of IPL 2023

The result of this game might not have much impact on Punjab Kings’ chances of qualifying for the playoffs, while Rajasthan Royals might go through if they manage to win this match.

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Updated - 19 May 2023, 19:13 IST

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 66th game of the IPL 2023 on Friday (May 19) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. It will be the last group stage game for both teams. PBKS have won six out of 13 games so far and are in 8th place in the points tally. RR have won six out of 13 matches and are in sixth position in the points table. The result of this game might not have much impact on PBKS’ chances of qualifying for the playoffs, while RR might go through if they manage to win this match.

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PBKS faced Delhi Capitals in their previous game, where PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl. DC made 213 runs for the loss of two wickets. The top-order were in brilliant form as the duo of David Warner and Prithvi Shaw added 94 runs for the first wicket. Shaw scored 54 runs off 38 deliveries. Rilee Rossouw played a crucial role for DC with the bat and made 82 runs off 37 deliveries. PBKS lost the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan in the second over for a duck. Atharva Taide and Liam Livingstone scored half-centuries. Livingstone made 94 runs off 48 deliveries, his highest individual score in IPL. But, PBKS fell short of the target by 15 runs as they could make only 198 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Rossouw won the Player of the Match award.

RR suffered an embarrassing loss at their home ground in Jaipur in the previous game against Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB won the toss and elected to bat. They put in a total of 171 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs with the help of half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. In reply, RR were dismissed for just 59 runs in 10.3 overs, and only two batters could make a double-digit score.

In the IPL, RR and PBKS have met on 25 occasions. Out of these encounters, RR emerged victorious in 14 matches, while PBKS secured the win in the remaining 11 games. In their recent battles, RR have had the upper hand, winning three out of the previous five games. However, in their most recent clash this season, PBKS emerged as the winners.

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Match Information

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 66

Indian Premier League, 19 May 2023, Fri, 7:30 PM IST ,Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Weather Report

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Clouds

20.6°C

52% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Punjab Kings

L
W
L
L
W

Rajasthan Royals

L
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

625 Runs

14 Matches

2

392 Runs

14 Matches

3

Shikhar Dhawan

PBKS - bat

373 Runs

11 Matches

4

362 Runs

14 Matches

358 Runs

14 Matches

6

Jitesh Sharma

PBKS - wk

309 Runs

14 Matches

1

172.73

13 Matches

2

Rishi Dhawan

PBKS - all

166.67

6 Matches

3

Shahrukh Khan

PBKS - bat

165.96

14 Matches

163.61

14 Matches

5

163.16

9 Matches

6

Jitesh Sharma

PBKS - wk

156.06

14 Matches

21 Wkts

14 Matches

2

Arshdeep Singh

PBKS - bowl

17 Wkts

14 Matches

14 Wkts

13 Matches

4

Trent Boult

RR - bowl

13 Wkts

10 Matches

5

Nathan Ellis

PBKS - bowl

13 Wkts

10 Matches

6

10 Wkts

12 Matches

7.51

13 Matches

2

Rahul Chahar

PBKS - bowl

7.75

14 Matches

3

Harpreet Brar

PBKS - bowl

8.02

13 Matches

8.18

14 Matches

5

Trent Boult

RR - bowl

8.21

10 Matches

6

Adam Zampa

RR - bowl

8.55

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings

Shikhar Dhawan (C), JM Sharma (wk), SM Curran, Shahrukh Khan, RD Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh, A Taide, LS Livingstone, K Rabada

Bench : P Simran Singh, B Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, R Dhawan, Harpreet Singh, MW Short, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh, Rajangad Bawa, Baltej Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Gurnoor Brar

Rajasthan Royals

Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, SV Samson (C), R Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal, NA Saini, Sandeep Sharma, A Zampa

Bench : Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, DC Jurel, D Ferreira, Murugan Ashwin, JE Root, Kunal Singh Rathore, Abdul Basith, AP Vasisht, KC Cariappa, OC McCoy, KR Sen, Kuldip Yadav

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is expected to provide an intriguing contest between bat and ball. The pitch favors stroke play initially, but pacers can become prominent as the match progresses. Both PBKS and RR have formidable batting lineups and varied bowling attacks, ensuring an exciting clash. The toss could play a crucial role in this match. The team winning the toss might consider bowling, capitalizing on the relatively better bowling conditions in the early stages. In the first game this season, the pacers picked seven out of the eight wickets.

167

Average Score

Player Picks

9
C

Jos Buttler RR | WK

He has made one half-century in his last five outings. Buttler has made 392 runs in 13 games at an average of 30.15 and a strike rate of 141.

9
C

Liam Livingstone PBKS | ALL

In his last outing in Dharamshala, Liam Livingstone made 94 runs off 48 deliveries. He has so far scored 270 runs in eight games at an average of 38.57 and a strike rate of 170.88.

9
C

Shikhar Dhawan PBKS | BAT

He is the leading run-scorer for PBKS this season. Dhawan has made 356 runs in ten innings at an average of 44.5 and a strike rate of 142.97, including three half-centuries.

7.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal RR | BAT

He has scored one half-century and a century in his last five games. Jaiswal has scored 575 runs in 13 games at an average of 47.91 and a strike rate of 166.18.

8.5

Arshdeep Singh PBKS | BOWL

He is the leading wicket-taker for PBKS this season. Arshdeep has taken 16 wickets in 13 games at an average of 28.31, an economy of 9.67, and a strike rate of 17.56.

8.5

Yuzvendra Chahal RR | BOWL

He has taken the most wickets for the Royals this season. Chahal has taken 21 wickets in 13 games at an average of 18.66, an economy of 8.02, and a strike rate of 13.95.

8.5

Sam Curran PBKS | ALL

He has been one of the best performers for PBKS with both bat and ball. He has made 227 runs in 13 games at an average of 22.7 and a strike rate of 131.97. With the ball, Curran has picked nine wickets at an economy of 10.1.

8.5

Sanju Samson RR | WK

The skipper of RR has made 30+ runs in three out of his last five outings. He has made 360 runs in 13 innings at an average of 32.72 and a strike rate of 154.5.

9

Ravichandran Ashwin RR | ALL

He is the second-highest wicket-taker for RR and has taken 14 wickets in 13 games at an average of 26.28, an economy of 7.51, and a strike rate of 21.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Devdutt Padikkal

RR | BAT

He has scored more than 30 runs only once in his last five outings and can be avoided for this game.

7

Jitesh Sharma

PBKS | WK

He was dismissed for a duck in the previous game, and you can avoid picking him in your fantasy team for this game.

Last Updated On - May 19 2023 7:13 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PBKS

6 : 5

RR

Credits Left
7/100

Head To Head
Jos Buttler

9

Sanju Samson
C

8.5

Shikhar Dhawan

9

Atharva Taide

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal
VC

7.5

Dhruv Jurel

8.5

Sam Curran

8.5

Liam Livingstone

9

Nathan Ellis

7

Arshdeep Singh

8.5

Yuzvendra Chahal

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

PBKS

5 : 6

RR

Credits Left
5.5/100

Grand League
Jos Buttler
C

9

Sanju Samson

8.5

Shikhar Dhawan
VC

9

Atharva Taide

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Shimron Hetmyer

8.5

Sam Curran

8.5

Liam Livingstone

9

Harpreet Brar

8.5

Yuzvendra Chahal

8.5

Sandeep Sharma

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

PBKS

5 : 6

RR

Credits Left
5.5/100

Mega League
Jos Buttler

9

Sanju Samson

8.5

Shikhar Dhawan

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Shimron Hetmyer

8.5

Sam Curran

8.5

Liam Livingstone
C

9

Harpreet Brar

8.5

Arshdeep Singh

8.5

Trent Boult

9

Yuzvendra Chahal
VC

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

PBKS

5 : 6

RR

Credits Left
5.5/100

CricTracker Special
Jos Buttler

9

Sanju Samson

8.5

Shikhar Dhawan

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Shimron Hetmyer

8.5

Sam Curran

8.5

Liam Livingstone
C

9

Harpreet Brar

8.5

Arshdeep Singh

8.5

Trent Boult

9

Yuzvendra Chahal
VC

8.5

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