IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS: Both Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will hope to kick-start this year’s campaign with a win under their belt.
The Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will clash with each other in four matches of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. After ending the disastrous 2020 season after the league stage with a bottom-up table with only 12 points, the Rajasthan Royals can expect to start afresh under the leadership of their new captain, Sanju Samson. On the other hand, KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings also aim to start well and score runs throughout the season. With a small amount of ground and the presence of tremendous firepower in the batting line-ups of both teams, fans can certainly expect a high-scare affair.
Top IPL 2021 Fantasy Picks for RR vs PBKS Match:
KL Rahul (Credits – 10.5): Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul is considered one of the most dangerous players in the T20 format worldwide, irrespective of circumstances and opposition. His remarkable stroke play can mesmerize one and all. With the responsibility of leading the IPL on his shoulders for a second season, this wicket-keeping batsman can be very much expected in this edition. Rahul was the highest run-scorer for his team, scoring 670 runs in 14 matches at an average of 55.83 in the last season.
Shah Rukh Khan (Credit – 8): This hard-hitting batsman from Tamil Nadu has the ability to use long handles with the ball. Shah Rukh has a great reputation as a finisher in India’s domestic circuit and has been an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s success in the recent limited-overs season. His cameo in the quarter-finals and finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season helped Tamil Nadu to go on the line and claim the trophy, justifying its price of Rs 5.25 crore in the 2021 auction by the Punjab Kings.
Jose Butler (Credit – 9.5): Jose Butler of Rajasthan Royals is a game-changer who should be in your fantasy XI. An aggressive opener, Butler has the ability to change the course of the match in a matter of a few overs. Although his 328 runs in 13 matches in the previous edition did not do justice to his talent, a strike rate of 144.49 was quite positive for the team and he could gain a massive edge in the fantasy team XI with his wicket-keeping abilities. . .
Ben Stokes (Credit – 10.5): Stokes is considered one of the best all-rounders in the game in the current era. He brings an enticing prospect of scoring double digits in fantasy cricket as he is selected because of his performance with the bat as well as the ball. With both the ability to take wickets and hit boundaries, Stokes can prove to be an asset to the team. Stokes was out for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2020 scoring 278 runs at an average of 40.71.
