PBKS Playing XI vs KKR: Punjab Kings have won the toss and opted to have a bat first in Kolkata. Meanwhile, the Kings have made just one change as Bhanuka Rajapaksa replaces Matthew Short at the top of the order. There’s still no signs of Kagiso Rabada as Arshdeep and Nathan Ellis continue to lead the pace attack. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
“We gonna bat first. The wicket looks quite dry, we would like to put a good total and defend it. That’s a good thing that we are scoring 200 every game. One change, Bhanuka comes in place of Short. Seems like it will stop a bit and come,” Dhawan said at the toss.
PBKS Playing XI vs KKR: Punjab Kings Looking for Change
In their last match against the Mumbai Indians, the Punjab Kings’ batters performed very well and posted a score of 214 runs on the scoreboard. Liam Livingstone played a fantastic inning of 82 runs off just 42 balls, smashing 4 sixes and 7 fours. However, their bowlers performed poorly, conceding 216 runs in 18.5 overs. Only Rishi Dhawan was economical with a rate of 6.70, conceding just 20 runs in 3 overs and taking 1 wicket.
After their defeat against the Mumbai Indians, in their upcoming match, the Punjab Kings may be looking to make some changes. They could consider tweaking their batting and bowling units to find a winning combination. Liam Livingstone’s impressive performance in the last match is likely to earn him another chance at the top of the order.
What to Expect from Punjab Kings Ahead of KKR Clash
- Prabhsimran Singh (Impact Player) will partner up with Shikhar Dhawan for the opening pair.
- Atharva Taide will play at number 3.
- Sikandar Raza may replace the underperforming Matthew Short.
- Liam Livingstone, and Jitesh Sharma in form, they will serve as the team’s finishers.
- Sam Curran will contribute with both, bat and ball.
- If fit to play, Kagiso Rabada will replace Nathan Ellis.
- Therefore, Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada will lead the pace attack.
- Rahul Chahar and Harpreet Brar will provide the spin options.
PBKS vs CSK: Probable PBKS playing 11
Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan(c), Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Probable 5 Impact Player
Prabhsimran Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Bhatia, Baltej Singh, Shivam Singh.
Punjab Kings Squad for IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh, Matthew Short.
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