NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their final IPL league match in Dharamsala on Friday.
Off-spinner R Ashwin missed out due to a back spasm as RR brought in a few changes, including Riyan Parag, Trent Boult and Navdeep Saini in the XI while leaving out Joe Root, Dhruv Jurel and Ashwin.
Jurel was, however, in the impact sub list while Punjab fielded an unchanged XI.
"We will bowl. Looking at the dimensions and looking as to what we require in the tournament, it is better to bowl. We need to win the game. Then see how the other games go. If you want to play good T20 cricket, you need to forget things. We have had four to five days off. One has to understand the conditions. We have a couple of changes. Last minute changes. Ashwin misses out because of a back spasm," Samson said after winning the toss.
"Last match, dew wasn't much. First batting or second, it shouldn't change much. We will come and enjoy the game. Will try to give our best shot. We need to take more wickets in the first 6 overs. We can cash in more. We are playing the same team, Punjab captain Shikhar Dhawan said at the toss.
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