PBKS vs RR IPL 2023: Why is Sikandar Raza Not Playing Today’s Match IPL? Check Punjab Kings XI

The Tata IPL 2023 match no. 66 is being held at the Dharamsala Cricket Stadium in Himachal Pradesh. The Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals are facing each other once again, and the Kings have made a few alterations to their lineup for this crucial match. Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been omitted from the team.

PBKS vs RR IPL 2023: Why is Sikandar Raza Not Playing Today’s Match IPL?

For the second time in a row, the Punjab Kings have dropped Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza from their playing 11. Raza hasn’t been a regular member of Punjab’s playing 11 this season and the decision to drop him from PBKS vs RR match doesn’t comes as a surprise. The all-rounder, however, is among the subs and could get into the eleven at any point of time in the match. Check what Shikhar Dhawan, the PBKS captain said at the toss,

“Last match, dew wasn’t much. First batting or second, it shouldn’t change much. We will come and enjoy the game. Will try to give our best shot. We need to take more wickets in the first 6 overs. We can cash in more. We are playing the same team.“

PBKS Playing XI

1. Prabhsimran Singh
2. Shikhar Dhawan
3. Atharva Taide
4. Liam Livingstone
5. Jitesh Sharma
6. Sam Curran
7. Shahrukh Khan
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Rahul Chahar
11. Arshdeep Singh

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Sikandar Raza IPL 2023 Price

Sikandar Raza was acquired by the Punjab Kings during the IPL 2023 auction for INR 50 lakhs, making him the fourth Zimbabwean player to secure an IPL contract. He follows in the footsteps of Ray Price, Tatenda Taibu, and Brendan Taylor. The bidding for Raza began at the base price set by the Punjab Kings, and there was no additional interest from other teams to acquire the player.

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