PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Player Stats For 18th Match of IPL 2025

Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur, where spinners dominate and totals rarely cross 200

Punjab Kings will face Rajasthan Royals in the 17th match of IPL 2025 on 5 April 2025, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. This article will guide you in making the perfect team for PBKS vs RR match with expert Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) return to Mullanpur for a key clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR), hoping to overturn their poor record at the venue. Despite strong form this season, PBKS have struggled in Mullanpur—losing 4 of 5 games there—and have yet to win a match in Dharamsala, highlighting their inconsistency across home venues since 2023.

However, Shreyas Iyer’s composed leadership and Ricky Ponting’s strategic backing have brought new stability to the squad. PBKS have impressed with both bat and ball this season, making them a formidable opponent despite the venue record.

Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, come into the game with renewed confidence after beating CSK, but early losses and top-order woes—particularly Yashasvi Jaiswal’s slump—are concerns. Their middle-order, with Nitish Rana and Dhruv Jurel, has provided resilience, while Jofra Archer appears to be regaining his rhythm

PBKS vs RR Match Details

Match:Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 18
Tournament:Indian Premier League 2025
Date:5 April 2025
Time:7:30 PM (IST)
Venue:Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Live Streaming:JioHotstar
TV Broadcast:Star Sports Network

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PBKS vs RR Player Stats In Current Tournament

Batting Stats

PlayerRuns
Dhruv Jurel106 Runs
Nitish Rana100 Runs
Sanju Samson99 Runs
Shreyas Iyer97 Runs
Shimron Hetmyer68 Runs

Bowling Stats

PlayerWickets
Wanindu Hasaranga5 Wickets
Tushar Deshpande3 Wickets
Arshdeep Singh2 Wickets
Maheesh Theekshana2 Wickets
Sandeep Sharma2 Wickets

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction

  • Shreyas Iyer
  • Sanju Samson
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal

PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team

PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction For 18th Match of IPL 2025
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction For 18th Match of IPL 2025
  • Wicket-Keeper: Sanju Samson, Prabhsimran Singh, Dhruv Jurel
  • Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Priyansh Arya
  • All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Riyan Parag
  • Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh
  • Captain: Shreyas Iyer
  • Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson