PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction, 18th Match – IPL 2025, Fantasy Cricket Tips
The second match of the double-header day brings us an exciting clash as Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in the 18th match of IPL 2025.
Hello and welcome to the PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction, where all eyes are on how these two teams approach this important mid-season fixture.
Punjab Kings have looked sharp right from the start and are currently sitting at the top of the points table.
They’ve played two matches so far and have won both, staying unbeaten in the tournament.
Their campaign began with an 11-run win over Gujarat Titans, followed by a clinical 8-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants.
Much of PBKS’s early success has been due to the calm and consistent performances from their skipper Shreyas Iyer, who has led from the front with the bat and shown sharp game awareness as captain.
The team looks settled, confident, and will look to continue the winning momentum.
On the flip side, Rajasthan Royals haven’t had the smoothest start to their season.
They’ve played three matches, winning one and losing two, and are currently near the bottom of the points table with just 2 points.
Their campaign started with a 44-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by another defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets.
But in their most recent outing, they managed to pull off a tight 6-run win against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, which should give them a much-needed confidence boost.
However, one of the biggest concerns for RR remains the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hasn’t looked his usual self at the top.
That being said, the return to form of Nitish Rana is a positive sign and could help stabilize the middle order.
With Punjab Kings looking dominant and Rajasthan Royals hoping to build on their last win, this match could turn out to be a high-pressure contest that might shape the direction of both teams’ campaigns going forward.
PBKS vs RR Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 18th Match, Indian Premier League 2025. |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
| Date & Time | April 5, 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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PBKS vs RR Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh is known to be well-balanced, offering a fair contest between batters and seamers.
The surface provides decent bounce and carry, allowing fast bowlers to get something early on, while batters can settle in and play their shots once they get their eye in.
The average first innings score here is around 167, which means it’s not a belter, but not too tricky either.
That said, batting second tends to be slightly easier, especially as the dew can come into play and help the ball come onto the bat a little better.
Teams winning the toss may prefer to chase on this ground.
Weather Report of Chandigarh
There is no chance of rain, so the match is expected to go ahead without any interruptions.
The temperature will be around 31°C, with humidity at 30%, making it a warm and dry evening—ideal conditions for a good game of cricket.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Live Streaming
You can watch the match live on the Disney+ JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network. For live score updates of Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, you can also follow it on the Cricgram app.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 28
Punjab Kings Wins: 12
Rajasthan Royals Wins: 16
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Recent Form
| Punjab Kings | W | W | L | W | L |
| Rajasthan Royals | W | L | L | L | W |
Team News
Punjab Kings
They are likely to go with same playing XI.
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson will lead the side and take the wicket-keeping charge.
PBKS vs RR Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marco Jansen
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
Note: Yuzvendra Chahal or Nehal Wadhera will play as an impact sub.
Expected Death Over Bowler: Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen or M Stoinis
Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing 11
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Jofra Archer
- Shubham Dubey
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
Note: Tushar Deshpande will play as an impact sub.
Expected Death Over Bowler: Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Top Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Team
Punjab Kings Best Players:
Glenn Maxwell: 136 M, 2771 R, 24.52 A + 39 W
Marcus Stoinis: 98 M, 1886 R, 28.14 A + 43 W
Shreyas Iyer (c): 118 M, 3276 R
Arshdeep Singh: 67 M, 29 R, 5.80 A + 81 W
Lockie Ferguson: 46 M, 47 W
Y Chahal: 162 M, 206 W
Prabhsimran Singh (wk): 36 M, 830 R, 23.05 A
Rajasthan Royals Best Players:
Sanju Samson: 171 M, 4518 R, 30.73 A
Riyan Parag: 73 M, 12.39 R, 24.29 A + 4 W
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 56 M, 1641 R, 30.96 A + W
Wanindu Hasaranga: 28 M, 80 R, 6.66 A + 40 W
Sandeep Sharma: 129 M, 139 W
J Archer: 43 M, 216 R, 14.4 A + 49 W
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: S Samson, P Singh
Batters: S Iyer (Vc), Y Jaiswal
All-Rounders: G Maxwell (C), M Stoinis, N Rana, W Hasaranga, R Parag
Bowlers: L Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Y Chahal, Jofra Archer and M Jansen are also good picks.
PBKS vs RR Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shreyas Iyer
- Sanju Samson
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
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FAQs
Where Can I Get PBKS vs RR live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard PBKS vs RR Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Punjab Kings Squad
Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Priyansh Arya, Arshdeep Singh, Nehal Wadhera.
Rajasthan Royals Squad
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Kumar Kartikeya, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.