RR have already qualified for the playoffs while PBKS are out of playoff contention.
Tuesday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take place at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, also known as the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Rajasthan Royals are coming on the back of three consecutive defeats but have qualified for the playoff stages with two matches to go. PBKS, on the other hand, are 10th in the table and are out of playoff contention. Ahead of the match, let’s take a look at how the pitch is expected to behave in the first game of the season.
Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is well-known to have a batting-friendly surface, especially in white-ball cricket. Batters can show off their skills to the fullest because the surface provides limited support for bowlers.
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Furthermore, particularly in games that are played in the evening, the game may be greatly impacted by a substantial amount of dew present in the second innings. Because batters can play their shots freely and without interference, the track is widely known as a batting paradise. The team winning the toss can be expected to bat first and pile the pressure on the chasing team.
Barsapara Stadium IPL Stats
| Matches | 2 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won batting second | 0 |
| Average first innings total | 198 |
| Runs per over | 9.13 |
| Runs per wicket | 30.42 |
| Highest total recorded | 199/4 by RR vs DC in 2023 |
| Lowest total recorded | 142/9 by DC vs RR in 2023 |
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