PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Match-18, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams
Published on: Apr 4, 2025 7:30 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 4, 2025 5:28 pm IST
The table-toppers, Punjab Kings, are all set for their 3rd game of this edition. For the first time in this season, the Kings will be playing at their home venue, i.e., Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, and their opponents in this game will be Rajasthan Royals.
The Royals can take a sigh of relief as their captain, Sanju Samson, is now available as a wicketkeeper. In the last three games, Sanju played as a specialist batter courtesy of the Impact Player rule, and Riyan Parag was leading the side. With Sanju’s return to the field, the team will look to pose a better threat against a strong unit like the Punjab Kings. Having registered their first win of the season in their last encounter against CSK, RR would be hoping to continue from where they left off in the last game.
Talking about the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings, the team has been brilliant so far with two wins out of two. The captain-coach duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting has been brilliant so far, and they would be hoping for a hat-trick of wins. The team looks settled with no tweaks required, and we might see the same eleven playing in this encounter. Let’s delve deeper into this post for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction.
PBKS vs RR: Match Details
Date: Sunday, 6th April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 28
RR won: 12
PBKS won: 16
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
In the last season, both teams squared off against each other only once, and both managed to win a game each.
PBKS vs RR MA Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, will be hosting its first game of the Tata IPL 2025. The pitch at this venue during IPL 2024 showcased a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface offered minimal seam movement for pacers during the powerplay, favoring batsmen early on. However, spinners found decent turn throughout the match, making cutters and slower balls effective in the middle overs. Teams preferred chasing, with outcomes evenly split between batting first and second.
Here’s the updated table after removing the specified columns:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
| Matches with No Result | 0 |
| Highest Individual Innings | 78 – Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) on 18/04/2024 vs Punjab Kings |
| Best Bowling | 4/29 – Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings) on 09/04/2024 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Highest Team Innings | 192/7 – Mumbai Indians on 18/04/2024 vs Punjab Kings |
| Lowest Team Innings | 142 – Punjab Kings on 21/04/2024 vs Gujarat Titans |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 21.20 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.48 |
| Average Score Batting First | 167.40 |
PBKS vs RR Team News and Expected Playing XI
RR Team News
- The Rajasthan Royals are looking good after their performance in the last game.
- The team won’t be tempted to make many changes in the eleven.
- With Sanju Samson available full-time for this game, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, and Kumar Kartikeya will be among the top picks for Impact Subs.
RR Expected Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
IMPACT SUB: Shubham Dubey, Kumar Kartikeya, Yudhvir Singh Charak
PBKS Team News
- After two wins on the trot, Punjab Kings are least expected to tinker with their eleven.
- However, there can be a toss-up between Lockie Ferguson and Azmatullah Omarzai for the fourth overseas spot.
- There are no injury concerns in the camp as of now.
PBKS Expected Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson/Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
IMPACT SUB: Nehal Wadhera
Who Will Win PBKS vs RR IPL 2025 Match No 18?
As per the betting odds provided by popular bettors like Stake.com, 1xBET, PARIMATCH, 10Cric, etc., Punjab Kings are pipped as the favorites to win this match.
Where to Watch PBKS vs RR IPL 2025 Match no. 18?
The clash between the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals will take place on Tuesday, April 5, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app.
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Fantasy TeamÂ
Wicket-keepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga Riyan Parag, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
C/VC Options- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh
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