IPL 2024: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in the PBKS vs RR match

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals are scheduled to play their 27th Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match in Punjab. PBKS is in eighth place in the points table with two victories from five matches, while RR is comfortably leading the table with four wins from five matches. PBKS needs to be prepared as the IPL is getting more competitive by the day, or they risk losing the competition. Furthermore, because some players have been rivals for years, it will be quite interesting to watch the players' clash between PBKS and RR.

Let's discuss the key battles of three players in the clash between PBKS and RR:

1. Shikhar Dhawan vs Trent Boult:

Trent Boult and Shikhar Dhawan have a lot going against each other, so their battle is a classic. Dhawan has made 86 runs off 77 balls while Boult has only dismissed him once. The numbers make it very evident that Dhawan has an advantage over Boult, so fans will be interested to see how this fight plays out.

2. Jos Buttler vs Kagiso Rabada:

Among the seasoned competitors in the competition who are renowned for enjoying the competitive nature of the game are Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada. Additionally, they have played a lot of cricket against one another. Rabada has taken Buttler's wicket twice while the batter has scored 47 runs off 29 balls. As a result, both appear to have a strong record against one another, which this encounter will only strengthen.

3. Sanju Samson vs Arshdeep Singh:

Sanju Samson is one of the best batters in the RR team and is quite reliable. Even as a captain, he has done well in the tournament. Moreover, Arshdeep Singh has improved himself over the years. Samson has scored 57 runs off 30 balls while Singh has taken his wicket only once. Hence, the battle will be fun to watch.