The 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is scheduled for April 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM local time at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali.
Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 18th match of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on Saturday, April 5.
PBKS enters the game with strong momentum, having won their first two matches against the Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants, placing them at the top of the points table.
RR, on the other hand, has struggled with only one win against Chennai Super Kings while losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST, and live streaming is available on JioHotstar. Historically, RR leads the head-to-head record 16-12 against PBKS in IPL encounters
PBKS vs RR Match Details
- Event: IPL 2025 18th T20
- Teams: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
- Date: 05 April 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh
IPL Live streaming
The IPL 2025 commences on March 22, 2025, and concludes on May 25, 2025. This season features 74 matches across 13 iconic stadiums in India.
The tournament includes 10 teams, divided into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams in their group twice and against one team from the other group twice, with the remaining teams once.
- In India: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the FanCode app.
- Pakistan: Tapmad Visit the Tapmad website, download the app, and access the live match stream.
- In the United States: United States: FuboTV Sign up for a free trial, download the app or visit the website, and tune into Willow TV to watch the live match.
- In the United Kingdom: BT Sport will broadcast and livestream all matches of the IPL 2025.
- In Australia: Kayo Sports will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Foxtel Go app.
- In New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ will stream all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Sky Go app.
- In the Caribbean: SportsMax TV will provide live coverage for the IPL 2025.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Tapmad, a streaming service in Pakistan, has secured the rights to broadcast IPL matches until 2027. They offer free streaming of the matches, making it accessible to cricket fans across the country.
Live Streaming Link: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Live Score Info: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Live score coverage of the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 18th T20 Match updates may be available below.
Live Score Link: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Playing XI Predictions
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
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, Nehal Wadhera/Harpreet Brar
FAQs:
Q1: What time is the toss for PBKS vs RR?
The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST
Q2: Where is the match being held?
The match will take place at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.
Q3: How can I watch PBKS vs RR live?
Live streaming is available on JioHotstar.
Q4: What is the head-to-head record between PBKS and RR?
Rajasthan Royals lead with 16 wins compared to Punjab Kings’ 12 wins in IPL history.
Q5: Who are the captains for today’s match?
Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings, while Sanju Samson captains Rajasthan Royals