In the upcoming match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, all eyes will be on Punjab Kings' openers, Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan, as they aim to make an impact in the PowerPlay. While the duo hasn't yet reached their full potential in the tournament, the team is hopeful that they will deliver in the crucial early overs.

Batting coach Sanjay Bangar has been seen working closely with the openers to fine-tune their skills, with Bairstow even seen hitting a couple of straight sixes during practice sessions. The team is counting on big performances from its foreign signings, including Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and Sam Curran, to turn their form around.

On the bowling front, Punjab Kings showed improvement in their PowerPlay performance in the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and will be looking to maintain that momentum against Rajasthan Royals.

As for Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal will be a key player for them, and the team will be hoping for a significant contribution from him. Spinner Keshav Maharaj provided an update on Sandeep Sharma's fitness, indicating that his availability could be crucial for the Royals, especially in the death overs.

With both teams aiming for a crucial win, the match promises to be an exciting encounter between bat and ball.