Punjab Kings will face Rajasthan Royals on April 5 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy has been class apart as his side enters this game on the strength of two successive victories and sits atop the points table. Iyer himself has been brilliant, scoring 149 runs from two games and is the fifth-highest run-scorer in the competition till date.
Struggles Continue For Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals have been struggling, having won only one of their opening three games. Their bowling unit has been the biggest problem, and this is something they have to correct at the earliest. Moreover, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s poor form has contributed to their woes. But with Sanju Samson coming back as captain for this game, he is sure to bring much-needed stability.
PBKS Vs RR: Pitch Report
The Mullanpur pitch favors the batter, leading to a high-scoring match between Punjab and Rajasthan. The teams batting first may look to score over 230 runs to be in comfort. As the pitch has a tendency to be favorable to the batters, the best choice would be to bowl first after the toss, so that the chasing side can view the target in a better manner.
PBKS Vs RR: Toss Strategy
The winning side should decide to bowl first. Since the pitch is batting-friendly, it would be difficult setting a target above 230 would be challenging, and chasing under lights might prove advantageous for the chasing team.
