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PBKS vs RR IPL 2025 Match 18 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off in IPL 2025 on Saturday, April 5, in a highly anticipated encounter. Who will come out on top today? Let’s break it down with the latest analysis and predictions!

Match OverviewThe Indian Premier League 2025 continues with an exciting clash between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Match 18, scheduled for April 5 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur.

Punjab Kings are currently at the top of the IPL points table with two impressive wins. They will play their first home match at Mullanpur, and after a solid start, they’ll be looking to keep their momentum intact in front of their home crowd.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals, positioned ninth in the standings, have found a bit of form after a victory against Chennai Super Kings in their last home game. Regular captain Sanju Samson is back after recovering from his finger injury and will be leading the team once again after Riyan Parag captained in his absence.

Match Details:

• Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR), IPL 2025, Match 18

• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

• Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)

• Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch ReportMullanpur’s pitch has been known to offer high-scoring encounters, where spinners have found some assistance, especially due to the short dimensions. Batters will have ample opportunity to score freely, making it an exciting contest to watch.

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 28

• PBKS Wins: 12

• RR Wins: 16

• No Result: 0

PBKS vs RR Predicted Playing 11

• Punjab Kings: 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 Player: Harpreet Brar / Nehhal Wadhera

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

• Impact Player: Shubham Dubey / Fazalhaq Farooqi

Probable Best Performers:

• Best Batter: Shreyas IyerShreyas Iyer has been in outstanding form, scoring two unbeaten half-centuries in the first two matches. With 149 runs so far, he will be a key player for PBKS.

• Best Bowler: Arshdeep SinghArshdeep Singh has been brilliant with the ball this season, taking five wickets in total at an average of 15.80. His recent performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where he claimed 3/43, shows his ability to deliver match-changing spells.

Today's Match Prediction:

The team bowling first is likely to come out on top in today’s IPL 2025 encounter between PBKS and RR. With both teams having strong lineups, the conditions favor the bowlers who can exploit the pitch's nuances.

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