PBKS vs RR Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Punjab Kings (PBKS)	Rajasthan Royals (RR)
72%	28%

 

Punjab to Win- (1.80)

• Boasts the most lethal top and middle-order batting among all franchises.
• Prevents the opponent’s opening partnership from developing with a strong pace attack.
• Captain Iyer leads from the front, building confidence in young players and giving 100%.
• Gains a home advantage while playing the first game at home.

PBKS vs RR Betting Odds

	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
PBKS to Win	1.67	1.78	1.64
RR to Win	2.20	2.36	2.32
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The Saturday doubleheader showcases a clash between neighboring states as Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals.

Punjab Kings showcase incredible form, defeating opponents one by one and climbing the points table to secure the 2nd spot with 4 points; though table-topper RCB also holds 4 points but boasts a net run-rate nearly double that of Punjab. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals clinched their last match against Chennai Super Kings by 6 runs, bouncing back after consecutive losses to Hyderabad and Kolkata. Captain Riyan finally celebrated his first win as a captain but faces a Rs 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate.

This in-depth prediction blog provides research-based PBKS vs RR betting tips, covering all match aspects like the pitch report, PBKS vs RR probable playing XI, and the top 3 players to watch, which will help you place bets on IPL betting sites.

PBKS vs RR Team Preview

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings prepare to play their third match, and their first at their home ground in Mullanpur, which debuted in IPL 2024.

In the past two matches, Punjab Kings clinched both games easily, strengthening their position on the points table as all units perform strongly; the top-order batting lineup, featuring openers Prabhsimran and Iyer, consistently piles on runs, while the lower order excels with finisher Shashank Singh stretching the score in the death overs.

Turning to bowling, Arshdeep has consistently taken wickets since his debut for Punjab, reaching close to the record for the most wickets in the first over in IPL  alongside Trent Boult and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Lockie Ferguson’s comeback also bolsters the bowling unit, and the trio of Arshdeep, Lockie, and Jansen creates a nightmare for opponents. If everything continues smoothly like last match, Punjab will prove unstoppable.

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals feel motivated after defeating the tournament’s strongest side, Chennai Super Kings, by 6 runs.

In their first two matches, Rajasthan suffered heavy losses; their bowlers and openers completely failed, and the lower-order batting proved so weak that the team struggled to stabilize and collapsed against KKR.

In the last prediction, we questioned Riyan Parag’s captaincy, but in the recent game, he displayed a mature and calm approach. Although the coaching staff provided instructions, Parag executed them perfectly and succeeded against the giant-killer CSK.

This time, the opponent poses a tougher challenge than CSK; Punjab remains completely in form, but Rajasthan still needs improvements. Yashasvi must deliver a strong and explosive start, as the lower order relies heavily on Dhruv Jurel, which limits them to average targets.

Jofra Archer proves ineffective with the old ball, making him expensive in the death overs; he only shines in his first over. Additionally, opting for Hasaranga and Theekshana combination must continue as Mullanpur pitch give assistance to spinner rather than pacers.

PBKS vs RR Match Details

Match: PBKS vs RR, Match-18 Date and Time: April 05, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh Live Streaming: Star Sports Network/Jiohotstar App

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Records

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	28	12	16	00
MI	28	16	12	00

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch is expected to offer minimal seam movement in the powerplay, but bowlers who are able to find the right line and length may trouble batters in the death overs. Also, the spinners shine here, so Chahal, Hasarang, and Theekshana are expected to trouble opponents’ batters in the middle overs. The pitch favours batters in the powerplay due to short boundaries and starts favouring spinners as matches progress.

Meanwhile, Mullanpur’s weather forecast predicts scattered clouds on match day, with temperatures steady at 31°C. Humidity stays at 38%, with wind speeds reaching 10 km/h throughout the game. Although no chance of rain, potential dew might impact gameplay.

PBKS vs RR Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings- 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/Substitute- Nehal Wadhera/Vijaykumar Vyshak

Rajasthan Royals- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact/Substitute- Shubham Dubey

Key Players to Bet On

• PBKS- Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal
• RR- Sanju Samson, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Riyan Parag

PBKS vs RR Betting Tips

• Toss- PBKS
• Match- PBKS

Betting Tips	Odds
Punjab Kings to win the toss and total runs over 0.5 on the first delivery	3.75
Total runs Even	2.16
First ball of match will be 6	21.00

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