DC vs PBKS IPL 2023: Why is Kagiso Rabada Not Playing Today’s IPL Match? Check PBKS Playing 11

The massive breaking news update coming from the Punjab Kings (PBKS) camp is that their premier overseas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is not playing their 12th match of Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) against the Delhi Capitals (DC) being hosted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Punjab Kings have now lost both of their last two matches on the trot against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. PBKS need to win their remaining three matches to have a chance at IPL 2023 playoffs qualification.

DC vs PBKS IPL 2023: Why is Kagiso Rabada Not Playing Today’s IPL Match?

During the toss, the Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan noted that Kagiso Rabada is not included in the PBKS playing XI for this DC vs PBKS match on Saturday. Interestingly, he is not even part of the substitute members list which could be an indication that he might not have been available for selection. Incidentally, Rabada has played just 4 matches for the Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023 season where he has taken a total of 5 wickets at an economy rate of 9.75. It is still not clear whether the South African speedster is struggling with some kind of injury or not.

“We would have bowled too but we are batting first, so looking forward to it. It is beautiful that they are putting up good performances. They are maturing and those are great signs. We have got one change – Raza comes back in and Rajapaksa misses out,” said Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan during the toss.

PBKS Playing 11

1. Shikhar Dhawan (C)
2. Prabhsimran Singh
3. Sikandar Raza
4. Liam Livingstone
5. Jitesh Sharma (wk)
6. Shahrukh Khan
7. Sam Curran
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Rishi Dhawan
10. Rahul Chahar
11. Arshdeep Singh

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Kagiso Rabada IPL 2023 Price

Punjab Kings secured the services of Kagiso Rabada for INR 9.25 Crore in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Rabada’s impressive performance of 23 wickets in 13 matches, with an economy rate below 9 and two four-wicket hauls, was instrumental in the team’s success. As a result, Punjab Kings has decided to retain Rabada for IPL 2023, acknowledging his importance as a valuable player.

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