PBSK VS RR – Match 18: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Full Match Preview IPL 2025
Match Details
• Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR), Match 18, IPL 2025
• Date: April 6, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
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Pitch Report – Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
The Mohali pitch is known for being a balanced surface. Fast bowlers get early movement with the new ball due to the extra bounce and pace available. However, as the game progresses, batters can take advantage of the shorter boundaries and true bounce. Spinners don’t get much turn but can be effective in the middle overs if they bowl in the right areas.
• Batting First Advantage: Moderate (Score of 180+ is competitive)
• Chasing Advantage: High (Dew factor makes chasing easier)
• Pacers vs Spinners: Pacers get more assistance in the first innings
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Weather Report
• Temperature: 24-28°C
• Humidity: 45-55%
• Wind Speed: 10-15 km/h
• Chance of Rain: 5% (Mostly clear skies)
• Dew Factor: Expected in the second innings, which could help the chasing team
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Head-to-Head Record
• Total Matches: 26
• Punjab Kings Wins: 11
• Rajasthan Royals Wins: 15
RR has a slight edge over PBKS historically, but Mohali has been a stronghold for the home team.
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Squads for IPL 2025 Match 18
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
• Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Singh, P Avinash
• All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prashant Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Aaron Hardie, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, P Dubey
• Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad
Captain: Sanju Samson
• Batsmen: Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, V Suryavanshi, SB Dubey, KS Rathore
• All-Rounders: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Yudhvir Singh
• Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kabelo Maphaka, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya
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Key Players to Watch
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
• Shreyas Iyer: Captain and key middle-order batter
• Marcus Stoinis: Provides all-round balance with both bat and ball
• Yuzvendra Chahal: Experienced spinner who can trouble batters in the middle overs
• Arshdeep Singh: Death-over specialist who can be crucial in the final overs
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
• Sanju Samson: In-form captain and explosive wicketkeeper-batter
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Young and dynamic opener who can give RR a flying start
• Jofra Archer: Match-winning fast bowler who can trouble PBKS batters
• Wanindu Hasaranga: Mystery spinner who can control the middle overs
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Dream11 Team (Small League & Grand League Picks)
Wicketkeepers:
• Sanju Samson (VC)
• Dhruv Jurel
Batters:
• Shreyas Iyer (C)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Shimron Hetmyer
All-Rounders:
• Marcus Stoinis
• Glenn Maxwell
• Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers:
• Jofra Archer
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Arshdeep Singh
Captain Choice: Shreyas Iyer
Vice-Captain Choice: Sanju Samson
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Final Match Prediction
This match is expected to be a thrilling encounter. PBKS, playing at home, will look to capitalize on the conditions and their strong squad. However, RR has a well-balanced side with firepower in both batting and bowling. If Punjab Kings can manage Jofra Archer and Hasaranga well, they have a strong chance to win. However, RR’s superior head-to-head record and all-round squad make them slight favorites.
Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals (RR) (55%-45%)
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