PBKS vs RR Match Prediction 2025: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s IPL Match?

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 18th Preview

PBKS vs RR Match Prediction 2025: Both Team’s Recent Form

The recent form of Punjab Kings is better than that of Rajasthan Royals, winning three out of their last five games. Punjab Kings ended their last season with a loss but started this season with a win in the first two games.

Rajasthan on the other hand got degraded this season with two losses in the first two games. But eventually they are back on the winning track by losing thor last match against Chennai Super Kings.

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Records in IPL 2025

In 28 matches played between these two teams, Rajasthan Royals have won 16 matches while Punjab is also close to them winning 12 matches. This match will provide an opportunity for Punjab Kings to cut off the points difference of the head-to-head record between these two teams. They are in form and have advantage as well in this match to do the same.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Team Previews

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings are in superb form with two wins in their first two games. They started the season with a solid performance in the first match against Gujarat Titans as they defeated them by 11 runs. Shreyas Iyer is in impressive form with 149 runs in just two games. He scored a mind blowing 97* in the first match against Gujarat Titans. 

Iyer sacrificed his hundred for his team by letting Shashank Singh play the final over. Punjab Kings then defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the second match by 8 wickets. Arshdeep Singh and Prabsimran Singh scored 69 runs while Arshdeep Shing took three wickets. 

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals are struggling this season with the form and squad composition, resulting in two losses in the first two games. Rajasthan’s batting performances are inconsistent. They were looking strong in the batting department in the first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad while looked miserable against KKR in the very next match. 

They are still searching for a complete balance in the team alongside runs from their openers, Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rajasthan’s bowling was their strength in the last edition but since Trent Boult, Chahal and Ashwin have departed, they are looking every week in the batting department.

PBKS vs RR, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh Pitch Report and Weather Report

The weather of Chandigarh is always favourable for cricket matches as the temperature remains 25-30°C at this time of the year with low humidity in air and no chances of rain during the match hours. This ground is new in the IPL hosting only one season and five matches. The chasing team has a slight advantage in this ground with three wins.

PBKS vs RR Session Score Based on Scenario

both situations, the team that wins the toss decides to bowl first. If Rajasthan Royals win the toss, the powerplay score could be around 40-50 runs, and the first innings total may reach 185-195. If Punjab Kings win the toss, the powerplay might be 35-45 runs, with a final score of 170-180. In both cases, Punjab Kings are likely to win the match.

PBKS vs RR Match Prediction Today Match Predicted Playing11

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Players: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar

Injury Update: None

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Players: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Yudhvir Singh

Injury Updates: None

PBKS vs RR Match Prediction Key Performers

Top Batter: Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson is a brilliant batter who has always been a part of Rajasthan Royals most runs category. He is an improved batter this season although his performances are below par this season scoring just 99 runs in three games with an average of 33 runs per match. But if you keep that apart, Sanju Samson loves playing against Punjab Kings. He averages 36.90 against PBKS with 738 runs in 23 games. Sanju also has a score of 18 runs in this ground. He will be important in this match. 

Top Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has good numbers against Rajasthan Royals. Chahal has a strike rate of 13.50 against Rajasthan Royals in 13 games, that means he takes almost two wickets in each match against Rajasthan Royals. Chahal has 18 wickets in 13 games against Rajasthan Royals. His records against Sanju Samson will make you more tempted to consider him in this match. He has dismissed Sanju five times in just 51 balls. He is expected to take wickets in this match.

PBKS vs RR Today Match Prediction

This is a must win match for both the teams as the points table is getting very intense with each passing match. tThe difference between the first and the last team is just two points. As Punjab Kings are playing at home they are favorites to win this match. Rajasthan, however can surprise in this match if their spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshna do well.

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