PBKS vs RR Match Preview

The 18th IPL 2025 match between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) happens for April 5, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Punjab Kings have had a strong start to their IPL 2025 campaign, winning two straight games. In their first match against the Gujarat Titans on March 25, 2025, they won by 11 runs after scoring 243/5. The Rajasthan Royals had an up-and-down start to the IPL 2025, winning one of their first three matches. They began the season with a high-scoring match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

PBKS vs RR Match Details 

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – 18th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

Date & Time: 05th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PBKS vs RR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

PBKS vs RR Pitch Report

The pitch at Chandigarh is well-known for being a wicket that is conducive to batting. The new ball should be offered with good bounce and carry. The spinners might benefit from the dryness.

PBKS vs RR Weather Report

The temperature will be extremely hot and humid. With some showers expected in Chandigarh, the season opener is in danger of rain.  

PBKS vs RR Last Five Matches

PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	W W L W L
RR ( Rajasthan Royals )	W L L L W

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	RR Won	PBKS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	28	16	12	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

PBKS vs RR Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer – Shreyas Iyer, PBKS' skipper, will be the batter to watch out for. Shreyas Iyer scored two unbeaten half-centuries (97* and 52*) in the first two games, hitting 13 sixes.
• Arshdeep Singh –  Arshdeep Singh has taken 5 wickets in the two games. His economy is slightly lower than 10.

Top Picks – Rajasthan Royals

• Sanju Samson – Sanju Samson has dominated Punjab Kings by scoring 39 runs off 22 balls at a burning strike rate of 177.27 lacking being dismissed, smashing four fours and two sixes.
• Wanindu Hasaranga –  Wanindu Hasaranga has taken five wickets in two games. He took four wickets in the last game.

PBKS vs RR Probable Winners:

The Punjab Kings have appeared more confident than the Rajasthan Royals this season. The Rajasthan Royals' bowlers have always been a strength, but this season they have struggled for consistency. Shreyas Iyer is on fire, with a strike rate of 206.94. PBKS' top-order has a combined strike rate of 190. Considering the team combination, Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.