Series: Indian Premium League, 2022
Match: 52nd match, PBKS VS RR
Team: Punjab Kings VS Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: May 7, 2022, 3:30 pm
Live: Sony Sports Network.
RAJASTHAN ROYALS TO WIN THE MATCH
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Dimensions
Wankhede Stadium is around 700 metres away from Brabourne Stadium, which the Cricket Club of India owns. It has a seating capacity of 20,000 people and is one of India’s oldest stadiums.
Pitch & Condition
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is ideal for T20 cricket since hitters love to bat on this surface. In recent years, the flat pitch and speedy outfield have proved brutal to the bowlers, resulting in high-scoring contests. Fast bowlers will struggle on this pitch, but spinners will thrive if they can get the ball to turn. 
The par score is expected to be in the range of 170-180.
The humidity and wind speed are expected to be around 65 per cent and 23 km/h, respectively, with a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. The possibilities of rain are non-existent.
Toss Prediction
The team batting first in the last five games played at this venue, only one game has been won. The bowlers benefit from considerable assistance early in the game, but the pitch improves in the second innings. The team that wins the toss will almost certainly bowl first.
According to toss prediction, PBKS will win the toss and bowl first.
Point Table Analysis
Punjab Kings
With five wins and as many defeats, the Punjab Kings are in fifth place in the points table. The squad acquired a lot of momentum by defeating Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in the previous game. 
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals are presently in third place, with 12 points earned from six wins and four losses. After losing their last two matches to the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, the Royals need to get back on track. 
Recent Form (L to R)
Punjab Kings – W L W L L
Rajasthan Royals – L L W W W
Head to Head (Last 5 Matches)
Total Matches Played- 5
Punjab Kings won- 2
Rajasthan Royals won- 3
Team Analysis
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan has been the team’s standout player, and he’ll need Jonny Bairstow to help him begin the batting. Bairstow’s poor record is hurting the team, and he needs to put on a decent performance. With Agarwal in the middle order, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Liam Livingstone must be consistent and add runs. Jitesh Sharma and Rishi Dhawan will deal with a strong bowling attack. Kagiso Rabada bowled his side to victory in the previous game, and a similar performance from him and Sandeep Sharma with the new ball is expected. Arshdeep Singh has performed admirably, and the side will need him to slow down the scoring rate in the middle overs. Rahul Chahar needs to improve his form because it is hurting the team. Livingstone and Rishi Dhawan bolster bowling options for the side.
Top players to bet on- Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kagiso Rabada, Shikhar Dhawan.
Rajasthan Royals
Jos Buttler has almost 500 runs to his name, and his performance will determine the team’s fate. With Devdutt Padikkal, he’ll want to put together a big first-wicket stand. With Darryl Mitchell and Riyan Parag in the middle overs, Samson has looked good, and he will look to add runs. They have a good finisher in Shimron Hetmyer, and he will need Ravichandran Ashwin’s assistance in this critical game. Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna complement each other well in the new ball attack, and the side would like to see early strikes from them. Yuzvendra Chahal has bowled brilliantly and will be tasked with keeping Aswin’s score in control. Parag, Mitchell, and Kuldeep Sen contribute to the side’s bowling options, giving them an advantage.
Top players to bet on – Shimron Hetmyer, Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Playing 11
Punjab Kings
Jitesh Sharma, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone.
Rajasthan Royals
Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Darryl Mitchell, Shimron Hetmyer.
Dream 11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper:
J. Butler
Batsmen:
D. Dhawan
M. Agarwal
S. Hetmyer
D. Padikkal
All-rounders:
R. Ashwin
L. Livingstone
Bowlers:
Y. Chahal
K. Rabada
P. Krishna
R. Chahar
Captain:
S. Hetmyer
Vice-Captain:
M. Agarwal
Conclusion
When compared to Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings is a powerful team. In the t20 version of cricket, they have the best players. Because this team’s batting order is formidable and includes some well-known t20 hitters, Punjab Kings’ odds of winning today’s match have grown.