Punjab Kings will face Rajasthan Royals in the 40th match of IPL 2026. The match will be played on April 28 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, New Chandigarh.
PBKS are in top form this season. They have won all six matches and are leading the points table. In their last game, they chased a huge target of 266 runs against Delhi Capitals, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 71 runs off 36 balls.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have struggled in recent matches and are looking to bounce back.
Match Details
| Match | PBKS vs RR, 40th Match |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch and Weather Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25°C |
| Rain | 0% chance |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced |
| Best Suited For | Spinners (55%) |
The pitch here is balanced with good bounce. Batters can score runs easily, but bowlers also get help, especially spinners. The outfield is fast and boundaries are big, so timing will be important.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| PBKS | W, W, W, W, W |
| RR | L, W, L, L, W |
PBKS are unbeaten, while RR have been inconsistent.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | PBKS Wins | RR Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 | 4 | 6 |
RR have a slight edge in past matches.
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Top Players to Watch
Batters
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | RR | 357 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | 287 |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 279 |
Bowlers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | RR | 13 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | RR | 11 |
| Nandre Burger | RR | 8 |
Predicted Playing XI
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma
Match Scenarios
If RR Bat First
| Powerplay Score | Total Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 55–60 | 175–190 | PBKS likely to win |
If PBKS Bat First
| Powerplay Score | Total Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 55–70 | 210–220 | PBKS likely to win |
Players Who Can Hit Most Sixes
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| PBKS | Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer |
| RR | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
Players Who Can Hit Most Fours
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| PBKS | Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly |
| RR | Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag |
Final Prediction
Punjab Kings look very strong based on current form and team balance. Their batting lineup is performing well, and they have been winning matches consistently.
Rajasthan Royals have some strong players, but their inconsistency is a concern. They will depend heavily on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Prediction: Punjab Kings to win this match.
