MI vs PBKS: Why is Kagiso Rabada Not Playing Today's IPL Match? Check PBKS Playing 11

In a crucial news development, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) have once again dropped their star overseas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for their seventh game of Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) against the Mumbai Indians (MI) being played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It will be really important for the Punjab Kings to make a strong comeback in this match after having suffered a poor 24-run loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore. With three wins in their kitty, the Punjab Kings will want to return back to winning ways in this IPL 2023 season.

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

During the toss, it was revealed that South Africa’s premier speedster Kagiso Rabada is still not part of the PBKS playing XI for today’s MI vs PBKS IPL 2023 match. Interestingly, the right-arm pacer is not even part of the five substitute members out of which one can be used as an Impact Player at any moment in the game as the Punjab Kings are playing with just three overseas players, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Matthew Short in their starting XI. After missing the initial few games of IPL 2023 for the Punjab Kings because of national duty, Rabada has played just two matches this year where he has taken as many as three wickets. It is still not clear whether Rabada is struggling with some fitness issues or the PBKS team management have dropped him from the side.

“Back to back games and not much time to think about it. No Shikhar, that’s why I am here but he’s recovering and should be back soon. Great opportunity for the others to put their hand and we are going with the same team. Lot of close games for us. We would have bowled as well, that is the trend but hopefully we do well. Have a good powerplay and then take it from there,” said Punjab Kings stand-in captain Sam Curran during the toss.

PBKS Playing 11

1. Atharva Taide
2. Prabhsimran Singh
3. Matthew Short
4. Harpreet Singh Bhatia
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma (wk)
7. Shahrukh Khan
8. Sam Curran
9. Rahul Chahar
10. Harpreet Brar
11. Arshdeep Singh

Kagiso Rabada IPL 2023 Salary

In the IPL 2022 mega auction, Punjab Kings secured the services of South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for INR 9.25 Crore. Rabada impressed with 23 wickets in 13 matches and an economy rate under 9, along with two four-wicket hauls, contributing significantly to Punjab Kings’ success. Consequently, the team decided to retain Rabada for IPL 2023, recognizing his value as a crucial player.

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