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The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off today at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium...
Digital Desk: The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off today at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, marking the first time the Indian Premier League (IPL) is being played in north-east India. The Royals were scheduled to play in Guwahati in 2020, but those plans were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ahead of the game, the Punjab Kings are still without English cricketer Liam Livingstone, who is awaiting fitness approval from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and has yet to arrive in India.
However, Kagiso Rabada, who joined the team after completing South Africa's ODI series against the Netherlands on April 2, could take the position of Nathan Ellis in the XI if he is ready to play. Meanwhile, the Royals' only doubt is the fitness of West Indies fast bowler Obed McCoy, who is presently out with an injury.
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Both sides are coming off impressive wins in their first two games of the IPL 2023 season. Despite being without Livingstone and Rabada for their opening encounter, the Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The Royals, on the other hand, will attempt to replicate the aggressive top-order batting, sharp new-ball performance, and tight spin bowling that helped them beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening game.
Both teams have currently won their opening games and scored heavily, but due to the Royals' better net run rate and the Punjab Kings' lower ranking in the points table, the Royals are currently ranked second.
RR vs PBKS Pitch Report
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium has become a haven for batsmen, with its hard deck providing a consistent bounce for batsmen to make big shots. Bowlers have struggled to contain the run flow in recent matches, and the upcoming match is anticipated to be no different. The pitch primarily has a hard deck, allowing batters to rely on the bounce and smash down the line. The Royals vs. Kings game is anticipated to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams likely to record high totals.
Where is the IPL 2023 match, RR vs PBKS?
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host the IPL 2023 match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Punjab Kings.
When will the RR vs. PBKS battle start?
The IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will begin at 7:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday (April 5).
How to watch the match on television?
The Indian Premier League match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Punjab Kings will be aired on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.
How to watch live streaming?
The live streaming of the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will be available on Jio Cinema.
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