Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Priyansh Arya-Prabhsimran Singh: Who holds the edge in battle of openers as PBKS host RR

On the other hand, Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi, along with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, are tied for the highest partnership runs (400) for any wicket this season, with an average of 50.

Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh are third in the opening partnership list with 323 runs in six innings at an average of 53.83. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are second with 344 runs in seven innings.

Highest partnership runs for any wicket - minimum 5 innings or 5 parternships

Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi have recorded four fifty-plus partnerships this season. Arya and Prabhsimran have two fifty-plus stands and one century stand of 126 runs.

Rajasthan Royals have depended largely on their top order for runs, while Punjab Kings’ middle and lower order have contributed more in comparison.

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The match is expected to feature a high-scoring contest. Rajasthan Royals will be looking for improved performances from their bowlers, including Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, after they failed to defend 229 against SRH.

Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals as they face a Punjab Kings side that are still unbeaten this season under the Shreyas Iyer and sit at top of the points table.