Punjab are off to a solid start this season. Shreyas Iyer looks good and the batting line-up has found its strength well. The bowling isn't far behind with nice balance and skill keeping them going. They now head into an old, underrated and unnoticed rivalry. Rajasthan Royals, have often had some close games with Punjab and are coming in after getting their first win. Their batting depth remains a question as does the leadership, but that should be a matter solved with Sanju Samson back as skipper and wicket-keeper. He was used only as a batter with a finger injury restricting his ability to keep and now he is back to play a full-fledged role, allowing Rajasthan to be a little more flexible with how they use their impact player as well.

PBKS vs RR Match Details

Date: April 5th, 2025

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Mullanpur

PBKS vs RR Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch Report

Average Score Batting First in the last Season: 167

Average Score Batting Second in the last Season: 168

Wins Batting First in the last Five games: 2

Wins Batting Second in the last Five games: 3

Mullanpur is generally a slower track which gives the bowlers some support. There will be spin but batting second remains a better choice due to the nature of the game.

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LSG vs MI Head to Head

Stats	Matches	PBKS Won	RR Won	NR	Tie
Overall	28	12	16	0	0
At Mullanpur	1	1	0	0	0
Last Five T20Is	5	4	1	0	0

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI

Sanju Samson, Yashashvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasarnga, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Player: Shubham Dubey

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Players to Watch

Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana has found himself in form this season. He got going against Chennai on a spinning track and Mullanpur could well suit his style too. He has some more pace to contend with though but will be eager to face the spinners when they come on.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer is turning things around in his own style. He has led from the front and looks eager to compete for a number three spot in T20Is. His intent has been incredible and he is batting with a selfless nature to ensure his side gets over the line.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Tips

Rajasthan's batting depth remains a concern while Punjab are looking really good because of the same batting depth. They are in pretty good form as well and unless Nitish Rana and co can get going against the spin of Punjab it will be tough for the Royals to see themselves get past the Kings here. 

Match Prediction: Punjab Kings Will Win the Match