IPL 2025: PBKS vs RR – New Chandigarh stadium stats and status preview

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) Match 18 will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali.

Gopi Raja Marisetty
Gopi Raja Marisetty

Published Apr 4, 2025, 9:57 am IST

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IPL 2025 Match 18 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be played on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium(New Chandigarh), Mullanpur, Mohali. In this mid-season contest, we will witness a rejuvenated PBKS, guided by Shreyas Iyer, making a bid for the win against RR, led by Sanju Samson, in a match that is very important for both teams playing 8. PBKS is hoping to take advantage of the new players and the home ground, while RR is looking forward to their fantastic record against PBKS and to securing another win.

 Stadium Stats and Records

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a new IPL arena with only a total of 4 matches played there. The pitch shows good characteristics for batters, sharing the score between spinners and pacers. It's difficult for the bowlers after a few overs.

  • Total IPL Matches Hosted: 4
  • Matches Won Batting First: 3
  • Matches Won Batting Second: 1
  • Highest Team Total: 192/7 (MI vs PBKS, 2024)
  • Lowest Team Total: 147/8 (PBKS vs RR, 2024)
  • Highest Individual Score: 78 by Suryakumar Yadav (MI, 2024)
  • Average 1st Innings: 167
  • Average 2nd Innings: 167
  • Highest Chased: 177/6 (PBKS vs GT)
  • Best Bowling Figures: 4/29 by Arshdeep Singh (PBKS, 2024)

Weather and Pitch Report

The climate of Mohali will follow the same pattern every day, with the exception of today when the region will have clear skies and no rain. The highest temperatures are expected to be 29-30°C, after which the readings will drop down to between 25-27°C. The relatively low humidity levels (40-50%) will allow the comfortable period to be extended without becoming too hot. During the early pace and bounce, the wickets have some helpful spinners. As highly fizzy beverages oxidise, they lose flavour.

PBKS vs RR: Match Preview

PBKS, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, has a blast in their powerhouse batsmen and speedster brigade, which is expected to pose a threat to RR. Their recent performances at home suggest a strong batting display, with players capable of scoring big. But it's probably the only solid thing about RR. This is the new and improved way to write balanced and effective content spins and The team features a mix of experienced players and exciting young talents, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old prodigy making waves in the cricketing world. RR’s aggressive approach with both bat and ball makes them a dangerous opponent for any team.

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Given a high-scoring pitch and dew being able to help the bowling side, a very thrilling, high-scoring game can be expected, where the result of the death overs may become the clincher.

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