IPL 2021 - Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 4th Match – Blitzpools Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI
In the 4th match of IPL 2021, Rajasthan Royals(RR) will take on Punjab Kings(PBKS) in their season opener on 12th April, Monday.
RR vs PBKS, 4th Match IPL 2021: Match Details
- Date – 12th April 2021
- Time – 7:30 PM IST
- Venue – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
RR vs PBKS, 4th Match IPL 2021 Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals have a solid top-order consisting of Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, and Sanju Samson. The middle-order looks a bit inexperienced which will most likely be consisting of Manan Vohra, Shivam Dube while the finishing will be handled by Chris Morris and Rahul Tewatia.
Morris will be the key player with the ball, especially in the absence of Jofra Archer. Andrew Tye or Mustafizur Rahman could be the third seamer along with Jaydev Unadkat.
Punjab Kings too have a strong batting line-up starting with Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul followed by Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran. Mandeep Singh has been very impactful in whatever role he's given and Shahrukh Khan, who loves to strike the ball from the start of the innings, is well suited for a finishers' role.
Jhye Richardson is a fantastic pick since he could contribute with both bat as well as the ball. Ravi Bishnoi had a great season last time and could be the X-factor for PBKS.
Rajasthan Royals have an upperhand against Punjab Kings in past. But PBKS is looking more strong and balanced than RR and has a good chance to start their season with a win.
RR vs PBKS, 4th Match IPL 2021 Head-to-Head (H2H)
- Total – 21
- Rajasthan Royals – 12
- Punjab Kings – 9
RR vs PBKS, 4th Match IPL 2021 Team News:
- Rajasthan Royals - Jofra Archer won't be available for at least the first four games due to his injury.
- Punjab Kings - All players are available for selection.
RR vs PBKS, 4th Match IPL 2021 Pitch Report:
The pitch at Wankhede is as usual good for batting. Even in the last match played here between CSK and DC, 200 was a par score since the dew came in the second innings which giving the chasing team an advantage. It will be a win-the-toss and bowl first pitch in this game as well.
RR vs PBKS, 4th Match IPL 2021 Probable Playing XI:
- Rajasthan Royals - Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson, Manan Vohra, Riyan Parag, Chris Morris, Shivam Dube, Rahul Tewatia, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Andrew Tye/ Mustafizur Rahman
- Punjab Kings - KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Shahrukh Khan, Deepak Hooda, Jhye Richardson, Chris Jordan, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi
RR vs PBKS, 4th Match IPL 2021 Blitzpools Fantasy XI:
- Wicket-keepers - L Rahul(c), N Pooran, S Samson
- Batsmen - C Gayle, S Khan, M Singh
- All-rounders - B Stokes(vc), C Morris
- Bowlers - M Shami, R Bishnoi, J Unadkat