Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match No. 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on April 28 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.
PBKS are in impressive form, sitting comfortably on the points table with six wins from seven matches. Their chasing ability has been particularly impressive, making them a formidable side. They will aim to continue their winning momentum and further solidify their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur: Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh is generally batting-friendly, with scores often soaring past the 200-run mark. The surface offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots freely as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, bowlers will need to put in extra effort to make an impact. They must rely on variations and length and smart execution to pick up wickets and contain the flow of runs.
PBKS vs RR Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab KIngs (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (Ct), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (Ct), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi