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.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 28
• Punjab Kings Wins: 12
• Rajasthan Royals Wins: 16

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Notable Matches in PBKS vs RR History:

IPL 2024 - April 13, 2024 

• PBKS: 147/8 (20 overs)
• RR: 152/7 (19.5 overs)
• Result: Rajasthan Royals win by 3 wickets

It was a close encounter, played at Mullanpur. PBKS occupied the crease only to put up 148 on board, RR chased down 148 in the last over with the last ball being a six.

2. IPL 2024 - May 15, 2024 (Punjab Kings win by 5 wickets)

• RR: 144/9 (20 overs)
• PBKS: 145/5 (18.3 overs)
• Result: Punjab Kings win by 5 wickets

With a disciplined bowling attack, PBKS restricted RR to a below-par score. PBKS chased down the runs with ease from the middle order, winning the game with 9 balles left in the innings.

3. IPL 2023 - April 5, 2023 

• PBKS: 187/5 (20 overs)
• RR: 189/6 (19.3 overs)
• Result: Rajasthan Royals win by 4 wickets

PBKS had a lovely score, through a lightning half century, RR batters did well upfront before their finisher closed the game for them in the final over.

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4. IPL 2022 - May 7, 2022 

• PBKS: 189/4 (20 overs)
• RR: 178/8 (20 overs)
• Result: Punjab Kings win by 11 runs

PBKS did brilliantly for death over batting, setting RR with a strong target. Then, their up-to-proper bowling execution plans with their bowling, eventually restricting RR's middle order, even winning by 11 runs.

As PBKS and RR gear up to go head-to-head, both teams will be looking to build on their recent correspondences. PBKS will try to change their record against RR, while RR will attempt to extend their dominance. Regardless, fans can expect another exciting encounter in this old IPL rivalary.