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The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are two of the most exciting teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both teams have had their ups and downs over the years, but they have always managed to provide some thrilling moments for the fans. Their matches against each other have always been closely contested, with both teams having some of the best players in the world.
05 APRIL 2023
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RR is owned by Manoj Badale and is currently captained by Sanju Samson. The team has some of the most exciting young players in the world, including Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, and Jofra Archer. They also have a talented Indian contingent with players like Riyan Parag and Shreyas Gopal.
PBKS is owned by the Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman, and Karan Paul consortium and is captained by KL Rahul. The team has some of the best T20 players in the world, including Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, and Mohammed Shami. They also have a strong Indian contingent with players like Mayank Agarwal and Ravi Bishnoi.
The first time RR and PBKS faced each other was in the 2008 season, and it was an exciting match that went down to the wire. RR won by six wickets, with Graeme Smith scoring an unbeaten 77 off 53 balls. Since then, the two teams have faced each other a total of 22 times, with RR winning 12 matches and PBKS winning 10 matches.
The most recent match between the two teams was held in the 2021 season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. PBKS batted first and scored a total of 221 runs, with KL Rahul scoring a brilliant century. However, RR put up a good fight and chased down the total with ease, thanks to a brilliant innings by Sanju Samson, who scored 119 runs off just 63 balls.
The rivalry between RR and PBKS is still going strong, with both teams having some of the best players in the world. The matches between the two teams are always closely contested, with both teams having the ability to win on any given day. The fans of both teams are always in for a treat whenever these two teams face each other.
In conclusion, the rivalry between RR and PBKS is one of the most exciting in the IPL. Both teams have some of the best T20 players in the world, and their matches against each other are always closely contested. The fans of both teams are passionate about their respective teams and always turn up in large numbers to support them. As both teams continue to build their squads and compete against each other, the rivalry is only going to get more intense, and cricket fans around the world are sure to be in for a treat.
