PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2025, Match 18
Published - 05 Apr 2025, 07:12 PM | Updated - 05 Apr 2025, 07:15 PM
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On April 5th at 7:30 PM IST, the eighteenth match of IPL 2025 will feature Punjab Kings facing off against Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Get the best PBKS vs RR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 18th match of the IPL 2025. Expert analysis and more.
PBKS vs RR Match Preview:
In the 18th match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals will engage in a battle on April 5th at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.
With two wins in as many matches, the Punjab Kings are at the top of the points table, while the already relegated Rajasthan Royals are placed ninth with a win out of their three matches.
The most recent match of the Punjab Kings, which they played against the Lucknow Super Giants, and won by 8 wickets. Arshdeep Singh took 3 wickets, and Prabhsimran Singh scored 69 runs in his contribution.
In the previous game, the Rajasthan Royals got a slender victory of 6 runs by defeating the Chennai Super Kings, as Nitish Rana scored 86 runs off his innings and Wanindu Hasaranga took four wickets.
While the two teams have met 28 times in their head-to-head, the Punjab Kings have had 12 wins and the Rajasthan Royals have 16. This is a chance for the Punjab Kings to stay on top of their unbeaten run or the Rajasthan Royals to try and improve their record.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Punjab Kings | 12 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 16 |
PBKS vs RR Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 25°C |
| Weather Forecast | Broken Clouds |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 167 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Poor |
| Winning % | 35% |
PBKS vs RR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Punjab Kings Playing 11: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(wk), Shreyas Iyer©, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Nehal Wadhera
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag©, Dhruv Jurel(wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya
Hot Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Sanju Samson – The right-handed batsman from Rajasthan Royals contributed 20 runs in the last game and aims for a bigger knock ahead. |
| Shreyas Iyer – The Punjab Kings skipper showcased his batting prowess by smashing 52 runs in the last match. |
Top Picks:
| Yashasvi Jaiswal – The left-handed opener from Rajasthan Royals managed only 4 runs in the last match but looks to bounce back strongly. |
| Prabhsimran Singh – The right-handed wicket-keeper batsman from Punjab Kings delivered a strong performance, hammering 68 runs in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
| Nitish Rana – The left-handed batter from Rajasthan Royals anchors the top-order and can provide stability with his stroke play. |
| Glenn Maxwell – The right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Punjab Kings can make a significant impact with both bat and ball. |
PBKS vs RR Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer & Sanju Samson |
| Vice-Captain | Yashasvi Jaiswal & Prabhsimran Singh |
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc)
- All-rounders - Glenn Maxwell, Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana
- Bowlers - Arshdeep Singh, Jofra Archer
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson (c), Prabhsimran Singh (vc)
- Batsmen - Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders - Glenn Maxwell, Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana
- Bowlers - Arshdeep Singh, Jofra Archer, Lockie Ferguson
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 IPL 2025 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 6.0 credits | 7 points |
| Suryansh Shedge | 5.5 credits | 4 points |
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 IPL 2025 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Shreyas Iyer |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Sanju Samson |
| Punt Picks | Lockie Ferguson and Dhruv Jurel |
| Dream11 Combination | 3-2-4-2 |
PBKS vs RR Match Winner Prediction:
Analysts predict that the Punjab Kings will likely claim victory in this match due to their robust squad.
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