IPL 2023 Toss Update, RR vs PBKS: Rajasthan Royals Opt To Bowl First After Winning Toss

IPL 2023 Toss Update RR vs PBKS: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Punjab Kings in the match eight of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Sanju Samson said after winning the toss: "We would like to bowl here. Expecting some dew. We will use the oppurtunity to bowl first. It is a great thought by the franchise. Loving it here. The players have gotten used to the conditions.We are going in with the same side. Very happy to see them grow. Jaiswal and Parag have grown a lot learning from the experienced guys."

Shikhar Dhawan said: "We all know the dew comes. We also wanted to bowl first. It is alright. We are used to it. Let's go day by day. Not putting too much on pressure on myself. The process matters the most. Same eleven from the last game. RR are a very good side. They are playing good cricket. We want to give our best."

Punjab Kings Playing 11: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prabhsimran Singh (W), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (W/C), Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal

Pitch Report by Darren Ganga on Jio Cinema: "The dimensions of the ground are unique. The square boundaries vary from one another. The pitch looks a belter. Little live grass and there is some dryness on the wicket. Players who can swing the ball like Boult can be effective."