The Punjab Kings team will be put to the test in the two IPL matches proposed at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala. Only a win in these two matches will keep Kings XI Punjab's hopes of reaching the playoffs alive. On May 17 and 19, the Punjab team will play its 64th and 13th, and 14th matches of the IPL in Dharamshala. Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will face each other on 17th May. At the same time, the playoff journey of the Delhi Capitals team, captained by David Warner, who is out of the last four races, is almost over. But if the Delhi team defeats Punjab, then Punjab's hopes of reaching the playoffs will also be dashed.
At the same time, Punjab will have to win the match played against Delhi by a good margin, so that Punjab's run rate can improve. On the other hand, on May 19, Punjab Kings will play their second match with Rajasthan Royals. Which is keeping Punjab's hopes of reaching the playoffs intact. If the Punjab team defeats Delhi, then the match to be played on May 19 will become a do-or-die match for both the Punjab and Rajasthan teams.
Victory is necessary for Punjab
Punjab Kings have played a total of 12 matches in IPL 2023 so far, out of which they have won 6 matches and have lost in the same number of matches. With 12 points, Punjab is currently at number 8 in the points table. In the last match, under the leadership of Dhawan, Punjab defeated Delhi Capitals. At the same time, the Rajasthan Royals team is in the sixth position in the points table. Delhi Capitals are out of the IPL 2023 playoff race.
The role of Himachali players will also be important
The role of Himachali players can be important in the matches of Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals to be played on 19th May. Rishi Dhawan of Himachal is included in the Punjab team. On the other hand, the advantage of being the home ground of Himachali all-rounder Akash Vashisht in the Rajasthan team can become a lifeline for both these teams.
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