Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Liam Livingstone
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Liam Livingstone
Sanju Samson
Jos Buttler
Sam Curran
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Yashasvi Jaiswal | | Batter | 10 | 90 | 15 | 19.5 | 92.2 |
| VC | Liam Livingstone | | All-rounder | 9 | 70 | 15 | 19.5 | 87 |
| 3 | Sanju Samson | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 76 | 15 | 18 | 86.6 |
| 4 | Jos Buttler | | WK-Batter | 10 | 72 | 15 | 19.5 | 86.2 |
| 5 | Sam Curran | | All-rounder | 9 | 76 | 15 | 15 | 85.9 |
| 6 | Kagiso Rabada | | Bowler | 9.5 | 82 | 15 | 12 | 80.5 |
| 7 | Arshdeep Singh | | Bowler | 8.5 | 78 | 15 | 12 | 78.6 |
| 8 | Trent Boult | | Bowler | 9 | 74 | 15 | 13.5 | 78 |
| 9 | Shikhar Dhawan | | Batter | 9 | 62 | 15 | 18 | 77.1 |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal | | Bowler | 8.5 | 75 | 15 | 12 | 77 |
Pitch Report — Mohali
Mohali offers a good batting wicket with pace and bounce. The ball comes on to the bat nicely, especially in the evening. Fast bowlers who hit the right lengths can extract movement early.
Chase at Mohali under lights. Dew plays a significant role and the batting surface improves in the second innings.
Head-to-Head Record
Rajasthan Royals lead Punjab Kings 14-10 in their long-running rivalry. RR's balanced squad and superior captaincy have consistently outperformed PBKS in this battle between two teams from the north and west of India.
PBKS vs RR — Match Preview
PBKS host RR at Mohali in what promises to be a batting feast. Both teams boast explosive lineups — Livingstone and Curran for PBKS, Buttler and Jaiswal for RR. The pace of Rabada vs Boult at either end makes the powerplay the most exciting phase.
Why Watch This Match
- Six-hitting contest — Livingstone and Buttler at Mohali
- Rabada vs Boult — two of the best death bowlers in the IPL
- Yashasvi Jaiswal's explosive batting at a pace-friendly venue
- Key match for both teams' playoff hopes