IPL 2021: PBKS vs RR- Prediction, Who Will Win The Match Between Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?

Published - 21 Sep 2021, 01:21 PM | Updated - 11 Sep 2025, 12:56 PM

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The two perennial under-achievers in IPL, Rajasthan Royals will take on Punjab Kings in the 32nd match of IPL 2021 on Tuesday. Both sides haven’t fared too well in the first leg of IPL 2021. Rajasthan Royals are currently placed at fifth position on the table, managing three wins out of seven. On the other hand, Punjab Kings are sitting sixth with 3 wins in 8 games.

Big names in Rajasthan Royals’ camp such as Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will continue to miss out due to different reasons. Also, Jos Buttler has withdrawn from the second leg of the tournament due to the impending birth of his second child. Their absence is certainly going to hurt them but one couldn’t really do anything about that.

Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals (Image Credit: Twitter)

They have made great replacements though, in the form of Ewin Lewis, Glenn Phillips, Tabraiz Shamsi. Andrew Tye also won’t be available for them. Oshane Thomas has been roped in as his replacement. In a big boost for them, Liam Livingstone is also back into the mix for the second leg of the tournament.

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All three big hitters namely Evin Lewis, Liam Livingstone and Glenn Phillips are in sensational form with the bat. It will be interesting to see which four overseas players make into the playing XI for the Royals. Sanju Samson and Chris Morris were the standout players for the franchise in the India leg of the tournament. Samson led the way with the bat, while Morris was their highest wicket-taker.

The biggest concern right now is their Indian contingent. The likes of Riyan Parag, Tewatia and Yashasvi Jaiswal haven’t really stood up to the expectations. The trio needs to step up to the plate if Rajasthan fancies their chances in the playoffs.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have had a disappointing run in the first leg of the tournament. They could only secure three wins in 8 matches. Thanks to those three wins, they find themselves at number sixth on the points table.

Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab (Image Credit: Twitter)

KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have been the scorer-in-chiefs. However, players in the middle-order haven’t been able to capitalize on the starts provided by the openers. With only 6 games remaining, Punjab can’t afford to start the second leg on a losing note. The likes of Nicholas Pooran, Chris Morris and Aiden Markram need to come up with substantial performances if Punjab ought to make a turnaround from here.

Their bowling unit too doesn’t inspire a lot of confidence either. Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith have pulled out from the second leg. The onus will now be more on the shoulders of M Shami and Chris Jordan.

To add strength to their spin bowling department, they have roped in Adil Rashid. Punjab already have the likes of Murugan Ashwin and Ravi Bishnoi in the squad. How many spinners would be they be going with against Rajasthan Royals remains to be seen.

IPL 2021: PBKS vs RR- Prediction, Who Will Win The Match Between Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?

KL Rahul and Sanju Samson
KL Rahul and Sanju Samson (Credits: IPL)

Teams’ Head-to-Head Records

StatsMatchesPBKS WonRR WonTied
Overall221012
At Dubai International Cricket Stadium0
In the last 5 matches532
IPL 2021110

Recent venue records (Records at Dubai International Cricket Stadium )

STATS – T20

Total matches61
Matches won batting first34
Matches won bowling first26
Average 1st Inns scores144
Average 2nd Inns scores122
Highest total recorded211/3 (20 Ov) by SL vs PAK
Lowest total recorded71/10 (19 Ov) by KEN vs IRE
Highest score chased183/5 (19.4 Ov) by AFG vs UAE
Lowest score defended134/7 (20 Ov) by OMAN vs HK

Toss Prediction for Match 31

The team winning the toss is likely to bat first.

Predicted Scores for Match 31

Team1st batting2nd batting
PBKS150-160120-140
RR140-150130-140

IPL 2021 form

Latest standings in the IPL 2021 points table

TEAMSPWLPointsNRR
Chennai Super Kings862121.223
Delhi Capitals862120.547
Royal Challengers Bangalore75210-0.171
Mumbai Indians8448-0.071
Rajasthan Royals7346-0.190
Punjab Kings8356-0.368
Kolkata Knight Riders7254-0.494
Sunrisers Hyderabad7162-0.623

(Teams’ forms) – Oldest to Latest

Punjab Kings: LWLWL

Rajasthan Royals: LLWLW

(Players’ form)

Punjab Kings:

  • Batting

PlayersMatchesRunsAverage
KL Rahul733166.2
Mayank Agarwal726043.33
Chris Gayle717825.43
Nicholas Pooran7284.67
Shah Rukh Khan710721.4
Deepak Hooda711619.33

Who will score the most runs for Punjab Kings in the match: KL Rahul or Mayank Agarwal

  • Bowling

PlayersMatchesWicketsAverage
Mohammed Shami8829.25
Arshdeep Singh6721.43
Harpreet Brar249.50
Ravi Bishnoi4424.75
Chris Jordan3238.00
Murugan Ashwin3197.00

Who will pick the most wickets for Punjab Kings in the match: Mohammed Shami or Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Batting

PlayersMatchesRunsAverage
Sanju Samson727746.17
Jos Buttler725436.29
Shivam Dube614524.17
Yashasvi Jaiswal610222
Riyan Parag77819.5
Chris Morris74824

Who will score the most runs for Rajasthan Royals in the match: Sanju Samson

  • Bowling

PlayersMatchesWicketsAverage
Chris Morris71416.00
Mustafizur Rahman7828.00
Chetan Sakariya7731.17
Jayden Unadkat4428.25
Rahul Tewatia729.75

Who will pick the most wickets for Rajasthan Royals in the match: Chris Morris or Muztafur Rahman

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