PBKS vs RR – IPL 2025 18th Match Results

updated：Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 50 runs.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their excellent run in IPL 2025, claiming a dominant 50-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at New Chandigarh. Batting first, RR posted a formidable 205/4, with Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the charge with 67 runs, supported by Sanju Samson’s 38 and Riyan Parag’s powerful 43*. Despite a few hiccups, including a brief collapse after Jaiswal’s departure, RR finished strong thanks to Parag and Dhruv Jurel, who added quick runs in the final overs. This total marked the first time a team breached the 200-run mark at this venue in IPL history.

 

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Punjab Kings’ chase never gained momentum as they lost early wickets, with Jofra Archer’s fiery opening spell (3/25) setting the tone. Despite a fighting 62 from Nehal Wadhera and a brief recovery partnership with Glenn Maxwell, RR’s bowlers, including Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, kept the pressure on. Punjab’s middle order faltered, and they fell short, finishing at 155/9. Rajasthan wrapped up the match with a comprehensive performance, moving up the points table while PBKS suffered their first defeat of the season.

Earphones lagao. Ek baar suno. Phirse suno. TAKKKK 💥 pic.twitter.com/dlYkqIzu3C

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 5, 2025

PBKS vs RR – IPL 2025 18th Match Pre-Match Chat:

The IPL 2025 18th match will take place on April 5 at 7:30 PM IST at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, where Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR). In IPL 2024, the two teams met twice, in Match 27 and Match 65, with each team winning once. The first match saw RR winning by 3 wickets, while the second match was claimed by PBKS with a 5-wicket victory. However, the overall standings of the two teams were drastically different, with RR finishing as last season’s runner-up and PBKS in second-last place, marking a rather dark year for PBKS. Based on last year’s performance, both teams had solid defense, and with PBKS having the home advantage, they might just pull off a victory here.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS’s) Key Players to Watch

• Shreyas Iyer (c): As captain and a top-order batsman, he is crucial for leading the team and anchoring the innings.
• Glenn Maxwell: A big hitter and match-winner, Maxwell will be vital in the middle overs.
• Marcus Stoinis: His all-round abilities with both bat and ball give PBKS flexibility in the lineup.
• Arshdeep Singh: A left-arm pacer with the ability to bowl in the powerplay and death overs, he can pick up early wickets or finish strong.

Rajasthan Royals (RR’s) Key Players to Watch

• Sanju Samson (c): As the captain and wicketkeeper-batsman, his leadership and explosive batting will be pivotal.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: A talented opener capable of providing a strong start to RR’s innings.
• Shimron Hetmyer: Known for his power-hitting, he will be a crucial finisher in the latter stages of the game.
• Jofra Archer: His pace and ability to bowl yorkers at the death make him an important weapon for RR.

IPL 2025 18th Match Possible Squad List

PBKS vs RR – IPL 2025 18th Match Details:

Match Name: IPL 2025 18th match

Match Date: 5th April 2025

Match Time: 07:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (PBKS vs RR)

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins

IPL 2025 18th Match Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 38,000 spectators

Stadium Address: DLF Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Tira, Punjab 140901, India

Stadium Features: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Punjab, India. It is a relatively young stadium, officially inaugurated in 2021, with a construction cost of INR 2.3 billion. The stadium meets international standards and was designated as the home ground for the Punjab Kings in the IPL starting in 2024.

IPL 2025 Next match:

IPL 2025 19th match SRH vs GT on April 06 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

More PBKS-Related Matches：

• IPL 2025 22nd match PBKS vs CSK on April 08 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
• IPL 2025 27th match SRH vs PBKS on April 12 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• IPL 2025 31st match PBKS vs KKR on April 15 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

More RR-Related Matches：

• IPL 2025 23rd match GT vs RR on April 09 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• IPL 2025 28th match RR vs RCB on April 13 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• IPL 2025 32nd match DC vs RR on April 16 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi