The Punjab Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in the Match 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh on Saturday, 5 April 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog find out who will win today’s IPL 2025 Match 18 PBKS vs RR Match Prediction
PBKS vs RR Match Details
| Detail | Info |
| Match | PBKS vs RR, Match 18, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 5 April 2025 , 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, giving an advantage to the batsmen.
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 28 |
| Won by PBKS | 12 |
| Won by RR | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
PBKS:
Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, and Arshdeep Singh will be the key players for PBKS.
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
RR:
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Jofra Archer will be the key players for RR.
Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Shreyas Iyer – the ultimate batting powerhouse Punjab Kings need to lead their charge and emerge as the best batter of the season!
Probable Best Bowler:
Jofra Archer – the X-factor Punjab Kings could rely on to dominate with the ball and emerge as their best bowler this season!
Today’s Match Prediction:
The only victory this season so far for each side came while chasing. Their best bet is going to be to bat second. Therefore, the toss is going to play a crucial role as the advantage would lie with the chasing side.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: PKBS bats first
• First Innings score prediction: PKBS will score 200-210
• Result prediction: PBKS will win the match
Scenario 2: RR bats first
• First Innings score prediction: RR will score 180-190
• Result prediction: PBKS will win the match
Today’s Match Prediction
Punjab Kings have been in terrific form this season having won two out of two. Now, back at home, they are the firm favorites to win again..
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.