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PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 27th Match | PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Mullanpur Pitch Report

The chemistry between last over thrillers and Punjab Kings has been a remarkable story over the years and IPL 2024 is no different. Punjab have won a couple and lost a couple of matches in last over of the game so far. Hence, they stand 8^th in the points table with four points.

On the other hand, table toppers Rajasthan Royals has been the most formidable side of the tournament and they have won four out of five games.

In their respective previous games, it was a matter of just 2-3 runs for both teams. They will be seeking a bounceback as the season nears its halfway point. The battle of the young batters of Kings and experienced bowlers of Royals is all set to entertain the world in the 27th match of IPL 2024.

IPL 2024 27th Match: PBKS vs RR Possible XIs

Punjab Kings: 1. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 2. Jonny Bairstow (OS), 3. Prabhsimran Singh, 4. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 5. Sam Curran (OS), 6. Sikandar Raza (OS), 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Ashutosh Sharma, 9. Harpreet Brar/Rahul Chahar, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 12. Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Jos Buttler (OS), 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Riyan Parag, 5. Dhruv Jurel, 6. Shimron Hetmyer (OS), 7. Ravichandran Ashwin, 8. Keshav Maharaj/Nandre Burger (OS), 9. Trent Boult (OS), 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Kuldeep Sen, 12. Yuzvendra Chahal

Fantasy Cricket Tips for PBKS vs RR: Key Players to Watch/Key Tips for the 27th Match of IPL 2024

Punjab Kings:

• Captain Shikhar Dhawan is the top run scorer for his side, scoring 152 runs. But, the strike rate has been comparatively low. He has to give flying start to his side along with Jonny Bairstow in the powerplay. Dhawan has scored 679 runs at an average of 32.3 against RR.
• Prabhsimran Singh (109 runs in 71 balls) comes in the playing XI as impact substitute in every game but is yet to have his desired impact. Playing against RR, he has scored 62 at a strike rate of 172.  
• Playing against Royals, Jitesh Sharma averages 54.5. Striking at 176, he has been successful to score 109 runs in three innings thus far and he would like to regain his form and ability to finish the game in this clash.
• Sam Curran has been doing well since the start of this IPL and has contributed in every game for the PBKS side. He plays a vital role in the side as an allrounder who bats in top order and bowls his four over quota decently. Against Royals, he has scalped eight wickets in seven innings and has scored 102 with the bat.
• Samson vs Sam Curran: 20 runs off 15 balls with 2 dismissals.
• The other three important pacers of the side, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada enjoy bowling against RR as their numbers justify it. (Harshal – 18 wickets in 10 innings , Arshdeep – 15 wickets in 7 innings, Rabada – 12 wickets in 7 innings).
• Riyan Parag vs Harshal Patel: 37 runs off 20 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Sanju Samson vs Harshal Patel: 18 runs off 19 balls with 2 dismissals.

Rajasthan Royals:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal is not having a enjoyable IPL at the moment as the batsman is struggling for form. But here is another opportunity for him to gain his form against a team against which he usually enjoys to play against. He averages 44.50 in four games against PBKS.
• Scoring 246 runs with a strike rate of 158, Sanju Samson is in terrific form and is leading his side from the front. Batting against Punjab, he has smashed 596 runs at an average of 42.57 and strike rate of 153.21.
• Sanju vs Arshdeep: 57 runs off 30 deliveries with 1 dismissal.
• Shimron Hetmyer hasn’t yet got a lot of opportunities this season to make it count, but whatever number of balls he has played, he has shown his worth as a hard-hitter in the slog overs. Since the start of 2022, Hetmyer has scored 113 runs against PBKS at a strike rate of 182.26.
• Hetmyer vs Sam Curran: 45 runs off 18 balls with 1 dismissal.
• With 10 wickets to his name, Yuzvendra Chahal is joint-top wicket taker at the moment and is one of the main reason that his team is doing fantastic job upfront. Bowling against PBKS, Chahal has taken 29 wickets in 19 matches.
• Dhawan vs Yuzi Chahal: 109 runs off 81 balls with 4 dismissals. Bairstow vs Yuzi Chahal: 26 runs off 28 balls with 3 dismissals.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head to head: Matches 26, RR 15, PBKS 11.
• In last seven games: RR 5, PBKS 2.
• Dhawan vs Ashwin: 92 runs off 109 balls with 4 dismissals.
• Bairstow vs Boult: 52 runs off 24 balls with 1 dismissal.
• Buttler vs Rabada: 71 runs off 48 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Buttler vs Rahul Chahar: 43 runs off 26 balls with 2 dismissals
• Sanju Samson vs Rahul Chahar: 56 runs off 36 balls with 2 dismiassals
• Jaiswal vs Arshdeep: 15 runs off 15 balls with 2 dismissals
• Buttler averages 36.11 with a strike rate of 148.40 against Punjab Kings
• Shashank Singh has been dismissed just one time in five innings and has managed to score 137 with huge strike rate of 196.

Mullanpur Pitch Report and Weather

In the last game played at this venue, all 15 wickets were taken by pacers. The average first innings score has been 178. If the pitch behaves the same, we are all set for another highscoring encounter at Mullanpur.

Temperature is expected to be around 28-30 agree. Clear weather is forecast. The chasing team could have more of the benefit here.

IPL 2024 27th Match: PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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Option 2:

PBKS vs RR Winner Prediction

Looks like another close encounter is on the cards where Punjab Kings might get better of Royals at home. But, the chasing team could be the team who prevails.