The 18th match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is scheduled for April 5, 2025, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Contents
Match Overview
- Result: The match is yet to begin.
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST.
Match Info
- PBKS’s Last Match: PBKS are in red-hot form, winning their first two matches convincingly.
- RR’s Last Match: RR secured only one victory from three matches so far.
Squads
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Harnoor Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Vishnu Vinod (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell, Musheer Khan, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Praveen Dubey, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Rathore, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Rana, Yudhvir Singh, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Sandeep Sharma.
Venue Guide
- Stadium: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh.
- Pitch: Batting-friendly, but spinners might get some assistance.
Live Streaming Guide
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network.
- Online Streaming: JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
Key Players to Watch
PBKS
- Shreyas Iyer: IPL 2025’s standout batter with two back-to-back fifties.
- Arshdeep Singh: A lethal pacer with a powerplay economy of 5.75.
- Yuzvendra Chahal: A seasoned spinner with a strong record against RR batters.
RR
- Sanju Samson: RR’s captain, returning to lead after a brief absence.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Struggling for form but eager to bounce back.
- Jofra Archer: A pace spearhead who can trouble PBKS batters.
Head-to-Head Record
- PBKS vs RR in IPL history: RR leads with 16 wins out of 28 matches.
- Recent Clashes: Both teams have won two matches each in their last four meetings.
Weather and Pitch Conditions
- Weather: Clear skies with temperatures around 27°C.
- Pitch: Batting-friendly, but spinners could play a role.
Conclusion
This match promises to be a high-scoring thriller between two competitive teams. PBKS will aim for their third straight win, while RR will look to regain momentum. Fans can expect an exciting contest in Chandigarh!