Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

Rajasthan Royals have played 12 matches and are ranked second on the points table with 16 points, while Punjab Kings have also played 12 matches but are ranked 10th on the table with eight points. In their last match in the series, Rajasthan Royals lost by five wickets against Chennai Super Kings. The top fantasy player for Rajasthan Royals was Riyan Parag who scored 72 fantasy points. Punjab Kings faced a 60-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last match in the series. The top fantasy player for Punjab Kings was Rilee Rossouw who scored 102 fantasy points.

RR vs PBKS, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking will not be easy. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 15 matches is 152 runs.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

Weather Report

The temperature will hover around 29 degree C with 53% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.6 m/s are expected.

RR vs PBKS, Head-to-Head

In the 27 matches played between these two teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

In their previous encounter, Shimron Hetmyer was the Man of the Match while Keshav Maharaj scored the highest fantasy points for Rajasthan Royals with 67 points. Kagiso Rabada topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Punjab Kings with 76 points.

RR vs PBKS, Fantasy XI Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson has an average of 60 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a