Punjab Kings (PBKS) will finally play their first home game of the season as they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. PBKS are unbeaten so far this season and have looked a well-rounded side under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, bounced back with a win over CSK after two early losses, but their top order form remains a concern. Let’s analyze the best Dream11 team combination for this game.
Match Details: PBKS vs RR
- Match: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 18
- Date: April 5, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- What to Expect: A drier surface with patchy grass. Bowlers, especially spinners, may find help. A par total batting first is around 180-190.
- Where to Watch: JioHotstar or Star Sports Network
Pitch Report – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Ground Details – Mullanpur, Chandigarh
- Dimensions: 70m & 63m square, 72m straight
- Pitch Type: Slightly dry with even grass coverage; expects a fair contest between bat and ball
- Runs Expected: A par score of 180-190
Pacers vs Spinners at Mullanpur (IPL 2024)
| Type | Wickets | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 47 | 26.31 | 8.45 | 18.7 |
| Spinners | 38 | 22.63 | 7.08 | 19.2 |
- Average 1st Innings Score: 174
- Only two 200+ totals have been recorded here in 28 T20s since 2022.
PBKS vs RR: Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marco Jansen
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
🔹 Impact Sub: Nehal Wadhera/Harpreet Brar
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (c & wk)
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
🔹 Impact Sub: Kumar Kartikeya
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) – Powerplay aggressor, capable of quick starts
- Sanju Samson (RR) (C/VC) – Classy batter with a history of big knocks
Batters
- Nehal Wadhera (PBKS) – Looked in great touch as an impact sub
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) (C/VC) – In prime form and playing aggressively
- Nitish Rana (RR) – Left-hander who brings spin-hitting ability
All-rounders
- Glenn Maxwell (PBKS) – Dangerous with both bat and ball
- Riyan Parag (RR) – High intent batter, can chip in with part-time spin
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) (C/VC) – Star performer with a four-wicket haul last match
Bowlers
- Lockie Ferguson (PBKS) – Fast and deceptive with good slower balls
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – Key death bowler, great record vs RR
- Jofra Archer (RR) – Finding rhythm and bowling with menace
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks: Fantasy Tips
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – Anchoring and accelerating, ideal C/VC option
- Sanju Samson (RR) – Can explode if he gets through the powerplay
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) – Picks wickets in the middle, contributes with bat
PBKS vs RR Key Battles
| Player Match-up | Inns | Runs | SR | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson vs Chahal | 11 | 52 | 101.96 | 5 |
| Maxwell vs Hasaranga | 7 | 63 | 196.87 | 4 |
| Arshdeep vs RR | 9 | 336 | – | 17 |
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