PBKS vs RR 18th Match Prediction: Who will win Match 18 of IPL 2025?
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The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Punjab will host Match No. 18 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. While Punjab Kings are at the top of the points table, the Royals are at the ninth spot. So Let’s take a look at PBKS vs RR 18th Match Prediction.
Punjab Kings, topping the points table of the IPL 2025 with two two-on-two victories, will look forward to clinching another win in the tournament. RR has won only one game out of the three matches played so far. Royals struggling with both bat and bowl, showcased good bowling and batting in the last match against CSK.
IPL Match 18 Details
Fixture: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Date & Time: April 5, 2025, 7:30 PM IST (14:00 GMT)
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Punjab
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XI
PBKS Playing XI: Priyash Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lokie Ferguson
Impact Players: Nehal Wadera, Yuzvendra Chahal
RR Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (wk & c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Maheesh Teekshana, Kumar Kartikeya
Impact Players: Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey
Players to Watch Out for in Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Encounter
Shreyas Iyer: Iyer in his top form has consistently scored runs for his franchise. The PBKS skipper has made 149 runs in two matches played. The batter’s previous scores (97* 42 & 52* 30) are highly impressive.
Arshdeep Singh: As the pitch offers assistance to the pacers with the new ball, Arshdeep Singh is most likely to take wickets on the ground. Arshdeep’s best bowling figure (3/43) was in the last match against LSG.
Sanju Samson: Fans will expect the returning skipper of Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson, to score runs on the pitch. The OG RR skipper scored runs (66 off 37 & 20 0ff 16) against SRH and CSK and is looking good. Tomorrow might be his day.
Wanindu Hasaranga: The pitch favors spinners as the game progresses. Therefore, Hasaranga has a high chance of grabbing wickets on the pitch. His best bowling figure (4/35) was in the last match against CSK.
PBKS vs RR Team update
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer is getting rightful assistance from the youngsters in top order. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have given their best with the bat in two games alternatively. As the pitch is batting-friendly, the shorted top order of PBKS might set a huge target for the opponents.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh is the highest wicket-taker. However, other bowlers need to up their game in the tournament.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals picked up in the last game against CSK. Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, and Dhruv Jurel are the top scorers of the team. Nitish Rana’s scoring runs will provide great help to the top order alongside Sanju Samson. Meanwhile, Jurel is good at the middle. The existence of Jofra Archer and Wanindu Hasaranga in the team is a good combination of a pacer and a spinner for the pitch. However, Archer giving away a lot of runs is a concern for the teams.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium provides a batting-friendly pitch. The Pacers might get assistance with the new ball. However, as the game progresses, spinners will find the turn on the pitch.
PBKS vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win the 18th Game?
In the ongoing season of the IPL 2025, the Punjab Kings have showcased their exceptional abilities through batting. As the pitch is batting-friendly, the Shreyas Iyer and Company have a high chances of winning the game. However, after winning their last game, Rajasthan Royals will look forward to giving their best in the match. Meanwhile, toss will play a crucial role in the result of the game.
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