As the IPL is back again after almost one week of break, the match no. 59 will take place between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The match is important for Punjab Kings as the team is in the race for playoffs. While Rajasthan Royals is now over and can spoil PBKS win run.
Currently Punjab Kings are in third spot and have 15 points and aim to win the upcoming game to fix their place in the playoffs. Rajasthan Royals are placed ninth and are out of the qualification race, but to maintain their legacy the team will look to finish somewhere above.
1. Nandre Burger:
Nandre Burger, who joined the team as a replacement for Sandeep Sharma, will be the key bowler for RR. He might get a chance to play XI in the upcoming games. Since Sandeep Sharma was the main bowler in the bowling unit and due to injury, he was ruled out, Burger can take his place in the bowling attack. In 2024, Nandre Burger was part of the Rajasthan Royals and picked seven wickets from six games. With Jofra Archer not returning, Burger will be the lead bowler for RR.
2. Kwena Maphaka:
Rajasthan Royals serves as a home for young players. Kwena Maphaka, a young bowler in the team can get a chance to play in the upcoming games after main players are opting out from joining the IPL again after the break. This season RR gave a chance to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi young batter and now they can try with 19-year-old Kwena Maphaka.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal:
Yuzvendra Chahal is currently one among the best bowlers in the T20 format. Chahal has been a match winning bowler in IPL over the years. After playing for Rajasthan Royals before joining Punjab Kings, he became key bowler for PBKS. In 11 games he got 14 wickets and always gets wickets at crucial times.
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