Today IPL 2025 Match 18 PBKS vs RR Match Prediction, it will be played on 5th April at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. PBKS have had a very good start to this season. They have played 2 matches so far, out of which they have won both the matches. Today’s match is at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, it is the home ground of Punjab Kings. Because of this, PBKS can take full advantage of it in the match.
Team performance in the last match
Punjab Kings have won both the opening matches of this season, so they are at the top of the points table, all set to play their first home match in Mullanpur on Saturday. After achieving two brilliant victories of Punjab Kings, they will be very eager to showcase their abilities in front of the home audience.
RR, on the other hand, arrived in Mullanpur with confidence after securing a stunning win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last home match. This season they are placed ninth in the table, Rajasthan Royals are in dire need of a change. It is important for regular captain Sanju Samson, who has recovered from a finger injury, to return as captain.
Key Players – RR vs PBKS
Rajasthan Royals
Nitish Rana (RR): Has scored 100 runs for his team this season.
Wanindu Hasaranga (RR): He was in form in the last match of IPL 2025, he has a total of 5 wickets.
Punjab Kings
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): This season, this batsman has helped a lot in taking the team to victory with his batting, he has a total of 149 runs.
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): This bowler of Punjab Kings has taken 5 wickets this season with his skills.
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 28
RR Won: 16
PBKS Won: 12
What is the date – time and venue of PBKS vs RR Match 18?
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings
Today’s IPL Match Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to be a batting friendly one. Batsmen will enjoy playing their shots on this pitch surface while bowlers will have to struggle more. The average first innings score on this pitch has been 167 runs. Chasing record Teams batting first or second at this venue have clearly not managed to score many runs. Out of the 5 matches played on this pitch so far, teams batting first have won 2 matches while teams batting second have won 3 matches.
Today Weather Report: No rain forecast in Mullanpur on the match day. The temperature is expected to be in the mid 20s during the game.
PBKS vs RR Match Prediction
Punjab Kings look more confident than Rajasthan Royals this season. Bowlers have always been the winning side for RR, but looking at the current form of both the teams this season, PBKS are expected to win this match.
Who will win?
In this season of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings have shown a very good performance of their team through batting. The pitch is batting friendly, so Shreyas Iyer and his teammates are more likely to win the game. Well, after winning their previous game, Rajasthan Royals will be eager to give their best in the match. The result of the toss can bring a twist in this match.
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