RR vs PBKS in IPL 2024: The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Assam's Guwahati is ready to host its inaugural match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday (May 15). Serving as Rajasthan Royals' (RR) second home venue after Jaipur, the Sanju Samson-led team will clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) tonight at this venue.
RR are on the brink of securing their spot as the second team to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, needing just one more win. In tonight's RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 match, RR are the favorites. Punjab Kings, already out of the playoffs race, will be without the services of their star batter Liam Livingstone for this game.
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Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati - IPL records and stats
In the 2 IPL matches played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the team batting first has won both times. The average first innings total in these matches stands at 198 runs. No IPL matches here in Barsapara stadium have ended in a no-result/tie.
Besides hosting two IPL games, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium has also been the venue for two ODIs and four T20Is.
| IPL Matches Played | 2 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 2 |
| Matches won batting 2nd | 0 |
| Average first innings total | 198 |
| Highest individual score | 86* by Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) vs RR in 2023 |
| Best bowling figures | 4/30 by Nathan Ellis (PBKS) vs RR in 2023 |
| Highest total recorded | 199/4 - RR vs DC in 2023 |
| Lowest total recorded | 142/9 - DC vs RR in 2023 |
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Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati - Pitch report for RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 match
The wicket at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium offers opportunities for both fast bowlers and batsmen. Known for its batting-friendly pitches, recent T20 Internationals at the venue have witnessed high-scoring games, with both teams batting first and second surpassing the 200-run mark.