IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals won toss, opt to bowl first against Punjab Kings

Both Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings would be hoping to make a winning start to the season to build the right momentum from the get go at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. These two teams played the opening game against each other in 2019 as well.

Jofra Archer will miss the beginning of the IPL due a surgery he just had on his hand. A day prior to their



tournament skipper Samson said RR were waiting on a report from their physios and doctors to ascertain Mustafizur Rahman, Andrew Tye and David Miller's availability, who have been in quarantine.

Having loaded their squad with all-rounders, they've given themselves more than enough options, however, with the ball considering the lack of bowling depth last season.