Today's IPL Match: The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to run from March 22 to May 25, 2025, featuring a total of 74 matches, including 70 group-stage games. The tournament has already begun, and in IPL Match 18, there is an exciting clash between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Having faced each other 28 times in IPL history, this match will mark their 29th encounter. Their intense rivalry has delivered several thrilling contests over the years, with both teams aiming to assert their dominance once again.
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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 5, 2025
IPL Match Today Between RR and PBKS: Match Number 18
The great rivalry match of IPL 2025 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 18 of the tournament at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur at 7:30 PM IST. As the two teams face off for the 28th time in IPL history, fans can expect an exciting battle between star-studded lineups. With both sides eager to start their campaign on a winning note, this match promises high-intensity action, power-packed performances, and thrilling moments to set the tone for the season ahead.
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 5, 2025
RR vs PBKS Head-To-Head in IPL
In their IPL history, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have clashed 28 times, with RR having the upper hand by securing 16 victories. Here's a quick look at their head-to-head record.
RR | PBKS | |
28 | Matches Played | 28 |
16 | Won | 12 |
12 | Lost | 16 |
0 | No Result | 0 |
226 | Highest Score | 223 |
112 | Lowest Score | 124 |
READ| (Updated) RR vs PBKS Head to Head in IPL: Check Stats, Records and Results
RR vs PBKS: Batsmen, Bowlers, and All Rounders
Here is the squad composition for today's IPL match, listing players along with their respective roles for RR:
Batsmen | Bowlers | All Rounders | Wicket Keepers |
Shubham Dubey | Jofra Archer | Nitish Rana | Sanju Samson |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Maheesh Theekshana | Yudhvir Charak | Kunal Rathore |
Shimron Hetmyer | Wanindu Hasaranga | Dhruv Jurel | |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | Akash Madhwal | ||
Riyan Parag | Kumar Kartikeya Singh | ||
Tushar Deshpande | |||
Fazalhaq Farooqi | |||
Kwena Maphaka | |||
Ashok Sharma | |||
Sandeep Sharma |
Here is the squad composition for today's IPL match, listing players along with their respective roles for PBKS:
Batsmen | Bowlers | All Rounders | Wicket Keepers |
Shreyas Iyer | Arshdeep Singh | Marcus Stoinis | Vishnu Vinod |
Nehal Wadhera | Yuzvendra Chahal | Glenn Maxwell | Josh Inglis |
Harnoor Pannu | Vyshak Vijaykumar | Harpreet Brar | Prabhsimran Singh |
Pyla Avinash | Yash Thakur | Marco Jansen | |
Shashank Singh | Lockie Ferguson | Azmatullah Omarzai | |
Kuldeep Sen | Priyansh Arya | ||
Xavier Bartlett | Aaron Hardie | ||
Pravin Dubey | Musheer Khan | ||
Suryansh Shedge |
Where to Watch RR vs PBKS Live Streaming and Scores
This match of the Tata IPL 2025 will commence at 7:30 PM IST. Here are all the details for today’s IPL match live:
Match Number | 18 |
Date | 05 April 2025 |
Stadium | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Broadcast | Star Sports |
Live Stream | Jio Hotstar |
RR vs PBKS IPL 2025: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report
Looking at how games have gone here in the past, fans shouldn’t expect very high scores at this stadium. Totals between 180 and 190 have been tough to chase, showing that such scores are quite competitive. Spinners have done well here too, keeping things tight with an economy rate of around 7 runs per over. Out of the 28 T20 matches played at this venue, only two teams have managed to score more than 200 runs in an innings. The highest IPL total at this ground so far is 192, made by the Mumbai Indians last season.
Weather Report
According to AccuWeather, Saturday in Chandigarh is expected to be extremely hot, with temperatures likely reaching above 35°C during the day. However, since the match starts at 7:30 PM, it should be cooler by then. By the end of the first innings, the temperature could drop to around 27°C or even lower, which might bring dew into play and affect the second half of the game.
Expect a thrilling contest between RR and PBKS, with batters likely to dominate the game!
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