PBKS vs RR IPL highlights: Rajasthan Royals defeat Punjab Kings by four wickets

Rajasthan Royals take the upper edge after Jurel struck a six to pick the win.

Riyan Parag strikes some balls off the ropes and than departs after losing his wicket.

The real impact player, Shimron Hetmyer gets caught out courtesy to Shikhar Dhawan.

Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to shine as he scores another half century.

Nathan Ellis dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal.

The Rajasthan Royals skipper tries an outrageous shot but Rishi Dhawan takes a good catch at the boundary.

Devdutt Padikkal sets up a brilliant platform as he is dismissed by Arshdeep Singh

Yashasvi Jaiswal needs to fire if Rajasthan are to take control of the game.

Kagiso Rabada traps Jos Buttler in front of the wicket and the umpire doesn't hesitate before raising his finger.

Two brilliant cameos from sam Curran and Shahrukh Khan helped Punkab Kings to post a total of 187.

Another Navdeep Saini tricky delivery gets the better of Jitesh Sharma as the latter fails to read it.

Jitesh Sharma and Sam Curran have forged a much needed partnership but they need to launch some big shots.

Adam Zampa takes out the big fish Shikhar Dhawan with an acute delivery.

Navdeep Saini uproots Liam Livingtone's stumps. PBKS 50/4 in 6.3 overs

Navdeep Saini dismisses Atharva Taide to provide a second breakthrough.

Trent Boult takes a brilliant catch off his own bowling to dismiss  Prabhsimran Singh.

 Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (capt & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, M Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh

Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Akash Vasisht, Kuldeep Sen, Murugan Ashwin.

Nathan Ellis, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Mohit Rathee, Matthew Short.

Rajasthan Royals win the toss and will bow first.

A must win match for each of the teams.

The PBKS vs RR, IPL 2023 Match 66 is slated to be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala from 7:30 PM onwards.

The previous game between PBKS and DC saw the batsmen smashing balls off the boundaries, which could certainly lead toward a clear impact for the first team arriving to bat.

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis and Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Joe Root, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma

• DC defeated PBKS by 15 runs on May 17
• PBKS defeated DC by 31 runs on May 13
• KKR defeated PBKS by 5 wickets on May 8
• MI defeated PBKS by 6 wickets on May 3
• PBKS defeated CSK by 4 wickets on April 30

PBKS is currently 8th on the points table whereas RR is at 6th.

• RCB defeated RR by 112 runs on May 14
• RR defeated KKR by 9 wickets on May 11
• SRH defeated RR by 4 wickets on May 7
• GT defeated RR by 9 wickets on May 5
• MI defeated RR by 6 wickets on April 30

When the sides squared off in match 8 of IPL 2023, it was PBKS who got the last laugh. Will PBKS end the season on a high or will RR get the pride victory.

PBKS will take on RR in what could be called a contest for all or nothing. Both teams are virtually out of the tournament but due to the slightest possibility, both teams are still in the race for playoffs. However, today one team will get eliminated. With all the intrigue associated an exciting contest is on the way.

The PBKS vs RR match will take place at the HPC Stadium, Dharamsala. The match is scheduled for a 7:30 PM start.

Both teams have come across 25 times in the coveted league. Rajasthan Royals are leading the head-to-head battle with 14 wins. PBKS has 11 wins to its name.

Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul PA, Joe Root.