IPL 2021 : Rajasthan to take on Punjab in Dubai

Rajasthan will lock horns against Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium. Notably, both sides will be led by wicketkeeper-captains. Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan are placed above Punjab in the standings with the same number of wins from seven matches. Both sides will be hoping for a comeback win and make their chances clear for the playoff leg. Both teams have been perennial under-achievers in the league over the past few seasons. However, they have bolstered their squads with talented players, like destructive openers Ewin Lewis, Liam Livingstone can provide the inaugural champions a good start, while Rahul Tewatia along with the skipper can capitalise on good starts middle order. KL Rahul-led Punjab have only three wins from eight matches so far. For Punjab team captain KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal continue to be the opening batsmen. Big hitters Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda will be able to step up in the middle order. Shahrukh Khan could come in at No. 6, while all-rounder Chris Jordan can be moved up or down the order for more stability.