PBKS Playing XI vs RR: IPL 2022 Live Updates – Mayank Agarwal has decided to stick on with out-of-form batter Jonny Bairstow against RR. Skipper Agarwal has backed Bairstow to fire as an opener after repetitive failures in the middle order. PBKS designated finisher Shahrukh Khan has not been considered as Agarwal is keen to stick with the winning formula. Follow all PBKS vs RR Live Updates and IPL 2022 Live on InsideSport.IN
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PBKS Playing XI
- Jonny Bairstow
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Mayank Agarwal (C)
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Rishi Dhawan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Rahul Chahar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Sandeep Sharma
PBKS Playing XI vs RR: Mayank Agarwal persists with Jonny Bairstow, names unchanged Playing XI – Follow PBKS vs RR LIVE Updates
Jonny Bairstow in IPL 2022:
- vs GT: 1
- vs LSG: 32
- vs CSK: 6
- vs DC: 9
- vs SRH: 12
- vs MI: 12
- vs GT: 8
PBKS PLaying XI vs RR: Why Agarwal has backed Jonny Bairstow?
Bairstow is a power hitter and can strike at a colossal strike rate of 140 and can change the complexion of the game within a few balls. PBKS approach in IPL 2022 has been to go from bang and the England batter has all the attributes.
Agarwal believes Bairstow is just one match away from turning things around. The PBKS skipper has also promoted him up the order and wants to make the best use of the right-hand batter in the power play. Bairstow has scored over 1000 runs for SRH while opening at an impressive strike rate of 143.
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Bairstow vs Shahrukh? Whom to pick
Unfortunately, the duo are abysmal when it comes to the stats but Bairstow remains a top candidate for opening the innings. Shahrukh Khan can surely be in the dray for the middle-order.
Jonny Bairstow in IPL 2022- 80 runs in 7 matches at 11.43
Shahrukh Khan in IPL 2022– 98 runs in 7 matches at 16.33
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 6, 2022
- Mayank Agarwal’s own form has been dismal as he has managed 161 runs in 9 matches at 20.13. We have seen how Gautam Gambhir was dropped after his return from KKR to DC in 2018.
- The biggest plus for PBKS is the bowling department as Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Rahul Chahar are delivering big. Meanwhile, Sandeep Sharma has been economical in the powerplays.
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa and allrounder Liam Livingstone form a key part of the batting core and provide balance to the team.
- Shikhar Dhawan, undoubtedly, is doing what he is best at while Rishi Dhawan has grabbed opportunities with both hands.
PBKS Playing XI vs RR: Mayank Agarwal persists with Jonny Bairstow, names unchanged Playing XI – Follow PBKS vs RR LIVE Updates
IPL 2022 Playoffs spot- Punjab Kings (7th, 10 Points): Punjab Kings needed the win badly to stay alive in the Playoff race and they got it in style against the table-toppers. PBKS are now 5th with 10 points and if they win all 4, they will seal their qualification.
- PBKS need to win all four to confirm their place in the playoffs.
- PBKS can also qualify with 16 points or winning three out of four games but other results will have to go their way.
- The win against GT helped improve their NRR but it is still in the negative at -229.
- PBKS Remaining Matches: RR, RCB, DC, SRH
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