Piyush Chawla suggests one key change for RR ahead of IPL 2026 match by PBKS




2025 IPL - Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals - Source: GettyRajasthan Royals have lost a bit of momentum in recent matches - Source: Getty


Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla wants Rajasthan Royals (RR) to pick experienced pacer Sandeep Sharma ahead of Tushar Deshpande for the IPL 2026 match against unbeaten Punjab Kings (PBKS). Chawla backed Brijesh Sharma to retain his place in the team ahead of Deshpande.


RR will take on PBKS in match number 40 of IPL 2026 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday, April 28. RR have 10 points from eight matches, while PBKS have 13 points from seven matches.

During a discussion on ESPNcricinfo Timeout, Chawla suggested one crucial change for RR and said:

"Sandeep Sharma [should be] back in for sure instead of Brijesh or Tushar. Rest everything is okay because they have been doing well overall. If you see their bowling, it has done a decent job for them and middle order, I don't think so you need any changes. You have to persist with the same batting order. Their openers are doing a really good job for them, so just one change.

Especially those who want to analyze real-time matches, they get quick updates using the visit bhalobet platform.

"I am not saying they lost because of them" - Aakash Chopra on PBKS' IPL 2026 loss vs RR

"When was the last time he did anything deadly with bat or ball?" - Kris Srikkanth's huge claim on Team India star after DC vs RCB IPL 2026 clash

"He can score 350-400 runs from here on" - Mohit Sharma's massive prediction for struggling star player ahead of PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 match

"I would like to see Sandeep Sharma coming in in place of maybe Tushar because Brijesh has done well for a first-season bowler," he concluded.

Sandeep has played five matches for RR in IPL 2026, claiming five wickets at an average of 36.20 and an economy rate of 10.86. As for Brijesh, he has claimed seven scalps in five games, averaging 19.57 at an economy rate of 8.74. Deshpande has picked up three wickets in four games at an average of 50.33 and an economy rate of 12.58.


"Expect Jofra Archer to be a difference maker" - Ian Bishop on RR pacer

During the same discussion, former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop backed Jofra Archer to be the key man for RR with the ball in the powerplay yet again. Praising the England fast bowler, he added that the other bowlers need to step up in case Archer has an off day. Bishop said:

For more Records And Stats, check out here

*Top 10 fastest half-centuries in IPL history

"I expect Jofra Archer to be a difference maker in the powerplay, if he's as motivated and in as good a rhythm as we saw him against Sunrisers. He was just like so far above everyone else. If that doesn't work, then you're gonna have to get more out of a Ravi Bishnoi or a Jadeja. The other guys have to fill in because I thought that was the disappointing thing last match. The other guys didn't step up in the way they should have."

In eight matches in IPL 2026 so far, Archer has picked up 13 wickets at an average of 17.92 and an economy rate of 8.03.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Image
  MI coach Mahela Jayawardene defends Shardul Thakur concussion sub call after CSK thrashing Posted b Friday, Apr 24, 2026 9:30 am Mumbai Indians (MI) found a loophole that many teams can exploit sometime in the future of the IPL. The Mumbai Indians (MI) didn’t just lose heavily to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede. They started a fresh controversy on their hands. The match should be remembered for CSK scripting their biggest IPL win (by runs). However, it didn’t come without an interesting episode. MI found a loophole after how Shardul Thakur ended up as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner. Santner’s injury happened right at the end of the first innings. Stationed at deep square leg, he flung himself forward to complete a low catch and landed awkwardly. With Jasprit Bumrah bowling those crucial yorkers in the 17th over, Kartik Sharma hit one right towards the deep square leg, where Santner dived forward and plucked a superb catch. The New Zealander immed...
Read more
Image
  Top 10 Most Sixes in an Innings for Multan Sultans in PSL By  Mahi  /  April 3, 2026 Multan Sultans is known for having one of the strongest batting lineups in the history of Pakistan Super League (PSL). Many batsmen have played explosive innings for the team and have changed the course of the match by hitting a lot of sixes in an innings. Sixes are a very important aspect in T20 cricket. Especially in competitions like PSL, power hitting plays a big role in scoring big scores and winning matches. Multan Sultans batsmen have proven this skill over the years. Table of Contents 10. Tim David – 6 Sixes 9. Khushdil Shah – 6 Sixes 8. Kieron Pollard – 6 Sixes 7. James Vince – 6 Sixes 6. Yasir Khan – 6 Sixes 5. Sohaib Maqsood – 7 Sixes 4. Rilee Rossouw – 8 Sixes 3. Sahibzada Farhan – 8 Sixes 2. Usman Khan – 9 Sixes 1. Usman Khan – Record Power Hitting Multan Sultan's Power Hitting Analysis FAQs 10. Tim David – 6 Sixes Player Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Opponent Ground Date David'...
Read more
Image
  Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen 8th Match Scorecard PSL 2026 April 3, 2026  / By  mahi The 8th match of the Pakistan Super League PSL 2026 season saw the Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen clash being a thrilling match for cricket fans. Both the teams showed great batting performances in this match held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. From start to finish, the Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen match was a run-filled and exciting contest for the spectators, with both the teams making big scores to make the match more interesting. Batting first, Hyderabad Kingsmen made a big score of 225 runs in 20 overs. But Sahibzada Farhan scored a brilliant century to give Multan Sultans a 6-wicket win.  Click here to see all the match predictions and analysis  of PSL 2026 Table of Contents Prediction vs Actual Result section Match summary 1st Innings – Hyderabad Kingsmen Batting Scorecard 2nd Innings – Multan Sultans Batting Scorecard Bowling performance Key Hig...
Read more