Fantasy XI Tips: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), Match 8, IPL 2023

Fantasy XI tips and guide for all the fans for the eighth match of IPL 2023 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) to be played at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will square off in match no. 8 of Indian Premier League 2023 on 5th March at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

Both teams are coming into this fixture on the back of a comprehensive win in their respective opening games of this season. While the Royals thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs, the Kings claimed a victory by 7 wickets (DLS method) against Kolkata Knight Riders.

A solid batting rendition followed by clinical bowling performances scripted a win for both teams. The top three for the Royals - Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, all scored a half-century. In the bowling unit, Yuzvendra Chahal brought his tricks into play to end with the figures of 4/17.

For Punjab Kings, all the batters got a decent start but only Bhanuka Rajapaksha could convert it into a half-century. Arshdeep Singh was the most impressive bowler of all with a spell of 3/19.

All said it will be interesting to see two powerhouses go up against each other in this high-octane battle.

Match details:

Match – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings

Match date – 5th April 2023

Start time - 7:30 PM IST

Venue – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Head-to-head record: RR (14) – PBKS (10)

Out of the 24 contests held between these two units, the Royals have had the upper hand.

Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be on the good side of the game with clear skies throughout the day. No signs of rain for the day and we can expect a full game.

Pitch Report:

The game at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, promises to be a high-scoring encounter, given the pitch’s history. Batters will enjoy playing on the pitch, as it provides true bounce and allows them to hit through the line of the ball. But the pacers will extract something out of it in the first few overs.

Probable XIs:

Rajasthan Royals:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (C&Wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal

Punjab Kings:

Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (Wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Suggested Fantasy Team No. 1:

Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson

Batters: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Shimron Hetmyer

All-rounders: Jason Holder, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain: Sanju Samson, Bhanuka Rajapaksha

Vice-captain: Sam Curran, Trent Boult

Suggested Fantasy Team No. 2:

Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson

Batters: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Shikhar Dhawan

All-rounders: Jason Holder, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain: Sanju Samson, Sam Curran

Vice-captain: Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler

Match prediction: Who will win

Both teams look equally formidable on paper but the Royals just might have an edge over the Kings in this game given their perfect balance. Rajasthan Royals are expected to take away this game.