RR VS PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction: IPL 2025 Match 18

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction, Today TATA IPL 2025 Match 18 will be played on 5th April at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur at 7:30 PM IST. Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team Captain & Vice-Captain Predictions.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is a batting friendly pitch, with the average first innings score in IPL games on this pitch being 175-180. The surface offers pace and bounce, making it a great choice for stroke-makers, especially in the powerplay. However, spinner bowlers and death overs specialists could come into play as the game progresses. With a 44% win rate for teams chasing targets, the toss could be crucial on this pitch, as the winning captain will look to bowl first and respect the conditions. Talking about the weather, it is a pleasant 30-32°C temperature and there is no threat of rain, which is perfect for the entire match.

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson, Prabhsimran Singh

Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana

All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Jofra Archer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain: Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson

Vice-Captain: Arshdeep Singh, Wanindu Hasaranga

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Players Insights and Reasoning

Wicketkeeper:

Sanju Samson (RR): Rajasthan Royals captain will make a comeback in the match, Sanju Samson scored 20 runs in the last game but his record against PBKS is tremendous with 720 runs in 22 innings. He is expected to play a big innings in today’s match.

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): So far against LSG, Prabhsimran Singh has proved his powerplay prowess by scoring 68 runs off 35 balls. A must-pick with a 43.14% selection rate.

Batsmen:

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Punjab Kings captain is unbeaten on 97* and 52* in two matches. At No. 3, he is your safest captaincy bet.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): Yashasvi managed just 4 runs last time, but has scored 178 runs in four matches against PBKS. A comeback is likely in today’s match.

Nitish Rana (RR): This RR player played a match-winning 86 against CSK, his top-order stability makes him a budget gem.

All-rounders:

Wanindu Hasaranga (RR): Four wickets in the last game, five in two, his spin wizardry and lower-order batting make him a top vice-captain.

Glenn Maxwell (PBKS): Hasn’t been able to make any big appearances this season yet, but his allround skills (batting and off-spin) on batting tracks could fetch him big points.

Bowlers:

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Five wickets in two games, including 3/27 against LSG. His powerplay and death over skills are Dream11 gold.

Jofra Archer (RR): The pace machine is back in action, his sheer pace could trouble the PBKS top order on this bouncy pitch.

Why this team?

PBKS are a great team this IPL 2025, looking unstoppable and brilliant in both batting and bowling. Their top order led by Iyer and Prabhsimran looks brilliant, while Arshdeep’s bowling gives them an edge in the match. Buoyed by the win over CSK, RR have strong players in Hasaranga and Rana, but their performance can go down anytime. Analysts are leaning towards Punjab Kings with a 60% chance of a win, especially if they bowl first on this chase-friendly ground. That said, the unpredictability of cricket means RR can spring a surprise.

Strategy Suggestions for Today’s IPL Dream11:

Nehal Wadhera (PBKS): Impressive player of the last match as he scored a brilliant 43 off 25 balls, picked only 23.83% of the time, a great bet!

Priyansh Arya (PBKS): Flopped in the last match but scored 47 runs before that. With 43.14% selection, he is a risky but rewarding choice.