The Punjab Kings will face off against the Rajasthan Royals in Match 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, set to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, on Saturday, 5 April 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Match 18, Fantasy Tips & Top Picks for Today’s Game
Match Preview
In the 18th match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings will face off against Rajasthan Royals on April 5th at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
The Punjab Kings are flying high, sitting at the top of the points table with two wins in two matches. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals, currently placed ninth, have managed just one win from their three outings and are already facing elimination pressure.
In their last match, Punjab Kings delivered a dominant performance against Lucknow Super Giants, winning by 8 wickets. Arshdeep Singh shined with the ball, picking up 3 wickets, while Prabhsimran Singh anchored the chase with a solid 69-run knock.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, edged past Chennai Super Kings in a tight game, winning by just 6 runs. Nitish Rana played a match-winning innings of 86 runs, and Wanindu Hasaranga was the star with the ball, claiming 4 crucial wickets.
Historically, in 28 head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan Royals lead with 16 wins, while Punjab Kings have won 12 times. This match is a golden opportunity for Punjab to continue their unbeaten streak and strengthen their top spot, while Rajasthan will be desperate to turn their campaign around and improve their record.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | PKBS vs RR, Match 18, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Saturday, 5 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Star Sports |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 20°C |
| Humidity- 25% |
| Wind Speed- 16 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- N/A |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to be a batting paradise, with conditions favoring the batsmen throughout the match.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 28 |
| PBKS Won | 12 |
| RR Won | 16 |
Probable 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.
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicket Keeper:
- Sanju Samson
- Dhruv Jurel
- Prabhsimran Singh
Top Batters:
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shashank Singh
- Shimron Odilon Hetmyer
- Priyansh Arya
Top All-Rounders:
- Riyan Parag
- Nitish Rana
Top Bowlers:
- Arshdeep Singh
Tushar Deshpande
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s PBKS vs RR Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Batters: Shreyas Iyer / Nitish Rana
Spinners: Tushar Deshpande
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson
Injury Updates
No major injury concerns reported from either camp. Final confirmation during toss.
Final 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.