IPL 2023 betting tips, odds, predictions and favourites for RR vs PBKS match

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IPL 2023 betting tips, odds, predictions and favourites for RR vs PBKS match

The Punjab Kings will travel to Guwahati to take on the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday April 5, 7:30pm (IST) at Assam Cricket Association Stadium.

Both franchises began their 2023 IPL season with victories, although the Royals had a much stronger win.

Punjab and Rajasthan have faced each other in 24 matches in IPL of which the Royals have won 14 times.

Below, we take a look at where best to find value for Wednesday night's contest.

RR vs PBKS odds

The Rajasthan Royals start as clear favourites after romping Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs, despite the Punjab Kings winning their opening IPL game.

RR vs PBKS match facts

  • Date: Wednesday, April, 5
  • Location: Assam Cricket Association Stadium (Guwahati) 
  • Last meeting: May7, 2022 — Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets

RR vs PBKS team news

Jos Buttler (54) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (54) were typically destructive at the top of the order for the Royals against Sunrisers, with Sanju Samson (55) proving the perfect anchor at three.

The all-round talents of Jason Holder and paceman Trent Boult should also prove invaluable in a star-studded line-up.

Arshdeep Singh took 3/19 as the Kings defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders first up and he may be the key weapon against the exciting Royals batting line-up.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa made a swift fifty, while Sam Curran (26 off 17) and Shikhar Dhawan (40 off 29) also impressed.

RR vs PBKS prediction

  • Result prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win.

The Royals' strong victory over the Sunrisers has them as clear favourites and rightly so.

Royals were too strong with the bat, posting a total of 203/5, while limiting the Sunrisers to 131 runs in 20 overs.

Bowlers Trent Boult (2/21) and Yuzvendra Chahal (4/17) were huge in claiming the win and are tipped to be difference makers again.

RR vs PBKS best bet

  • Pick: Jos Buttler over 28.5+ runs
  • Odds: 1.87 (Dafabet)

Buttler's 54 (off 22) in the Royals' opening match of the IPL helped set up a 72-run victory.

The Englishman is lethal with the bat, along with Sanju Samson, and will continue his impressive form against Punjab.

RR vs PBKS flier bet

  • Pick: Yuzvendra Chahal - Player of the Match
  • Odds: 13.00 (Dafabet)

Fresh off a four-wicket haul in the Royals' opening match against the Sunrisers, Chahal will back up his efforts once again.

Overlooked as the Player of the Match - Jos Buttler's 54 (off 22) sealed the honour - the bowler will take wickets, leading his side to victory.