PBKS vs RR Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 18

PBKS vs RR, IPL 2025: Dream11 Prediction for Match 18 [Source: iplt20.com]

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League. This match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on April 5 at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

PBKS vs RR Toss Update

Punjab Kings won the toss and they will field first

PBKS Team Changes: Same Team
RR Team Changes: Yudhvir Singh Charak playing in place of Tushar Deshpande

Hot Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Team Today

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer

• IPL 2025 Form: 149 Runs in 2 Matches
• The PBKS skipper is in a golden touch at present. In the two matches, Shreyas Iyer has scored two half-centuries and has been the key batter for the team. He will be a must-pick for this game.

Prabhsimran Singh

• IPL 2025 Form: 74 Runs in 2 Matches
• The Indian wicket-keeper and opening batter looked in a brilliant touch in the previous game. Prabhsimran Singh has the form going for himself and could be a very important pick for the fantasy contests of the game.

Arshdeep Singh

• IPL 2025 Form: 5 Wickets in 2 Matches
• The Indian left-arm pacer has been in prime form with the ball so far. Arshdeep Singh has the form and rhythm going and could be one of the highest point scorers in the game.

Rajasthan Royals

Dhruv Jurel

• IPL 2025 Form: 106 Runs in 3 Matches
• The Indian wicket keeper and middle order batter had made some effective contributions for the team in the tournament. Dhruv Jurel could be a prime choice in the fantasy contests of the game. 

Sanju Samson

• IPL 2025 Form: 99 Runs in 3 Matches
• The RR skipper started the tournament brilliantly but his for has faded away since then. However, Sanju Samson can be the most impactful player for his team in this game and the differential choice for the fantasy contests. 

Wanindu Hasaranga

• IPL 2025 Form: 5 Wickets in 2 Matches
• The Sri Lanka spin wizard looked in a great bowling form in the previous match. Wanindu Hasaranga will be carrying great momentum into this match and would be one of the key fantasy picks for the match. 

PBKS vs RR Match 18 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The skies are expected to be clear during the game. It will be a hot evening and as reported by AccuWeather, the highest temeprature will be around 24°C with no chance of rain.

Pitch - The pitch at the Mullanpur stadium provides a balanced surface for players of all trades. While the batters might enjoy the surface when the ball is hard and new, the bowlers might come into the game in the later stages.

Mullanpur International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh - Record Of Chasing Teams

This will be the first match at the venune in IPL 2025. However, in the last edition of the tournament five matches were played, three of which were won the by the team chasing. Given the general trend of the tournament, the captain winning the toss might look to field first.

PBKS vs RR Match 18 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

PBKS vs RR Match 18 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

PBKS vs RR, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Vice-captain: Yuzvendra Chahal

PBKS vs RR Match 18 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

PBKS vs RR, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Arshdeep Singh, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Yashavi Jaiswal
Vice-captain: Maheesh Theekshana

PBKS vs RR Match 18 Expert Advice

The pitch at the Mulan International Cricket Stadium will be a balanced one. There is a chance that the majority of the runs will be scored by the top order batters. So, picking top order batters and spinners along with death over bowlers could be a good choice.

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