IPL 2025: PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction 18th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI
Indian Premier League 2025: PBKS vs RR Dream11 team Predictions for Today- Read IPL 2025 18th Match H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

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.
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PBKS vs RR Probable Playing XIs:
Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh (Impact Player)
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.
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