IPL 2022: Match 52, PBKS vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL Match?

Preview

PBKS vs RR: A famous rivalry comes up again with Rajasthan taking on the Punjab Kings. The Rajasthan Royals are one of the more dominant sides this seasons with some strong wins, but have started facing some hiccups with two defeats in two games.

The Punjab Kings have put up a strong showing with a dominant win against table toppers, Gujarat Titans, are all of a sudden look pretty good. Liam Livingstone has been in good form all tournament, and his batting has helped PBKS secure a strong win.

Match Details

Match: PBKS vs RR

Date: 7th May 2022

Time: 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Wankhede stadium, Mumbai

Weather Report

The weather is predicted to be clear and warm during the day with temperatures near the 40s throughout the PBKS vs RR game.

Pitch Report

Being a day game, batting first may be a better option on a dry and slow surface. With a lot of heat, batting first will allow the team to stay fresh in the field while defending as well, and make use of a tired surface.

PBKS vs RR Predicted Playing XI

PBKS Playing XI

Mayank Agarwal (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rishi Dhawan, Sandeep Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

RR Playing XI

Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (capt, wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Daryl Mitchell/Navdeep Saini, Riyan Parag, R Ashwin, Trent Boult/Jimmy Neesham, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen

Team News

Both teams are likely to remain unchanged.

Key Players

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has often been questioned for his strike rate this season, but he is one of Punjab Kings most consistent batters. He has been scoring runs at a regular rate, anchoring a side that is prone to collapses, and is definitely a key man in the team.

Kuldeep Sen

Kuldeep Sen is playing his first IPL season and has started strong. He is cranking the ball right up in the 140s and occasionally threatening to breach the 150 mark. His pace and accuracy have allowed Samson to trust him in the death, giving him the opportunity to take more wickets while also allowing Trent Boult to bowl more overs upfront.

PBKS vs RR Match Tips

PBKS are coming in after a few strong showings but on paper, their side seems heavily dependent on a few players. Looking at overall balance, RR has a stronger look and may come in with an edge despite back-to-back losses.

Match Prediction: RR will win the match.