Unbeaten leaders meet a side that loves spoiling scripts. Punjab Kings storm into Match 40 with 13 points from 7 games and six wins already in the bag, while Rajasthan Royals sit on 10 points from 8 matches and still remain a serious threat.
History leans Rajasthan 17-13 after 30 meetings, but current form screams Punjab. PBKS have won five straight, RR have lost three of their last five, and this rivalry rarely follows logic.
One hot night in Mullanpur could flip the table race again.
Match Preview: PBKS vs RR
Table leaders against a dangerous challenger. Momentum against history. Mullanpur gets a big one tonight.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| Match Type | Night T20 |
Dream11 Team PBKS vs RR Match 40
IPL 2026 Form Guide Before Match 40
Punjab is flying. Rajasthan is still in the race but searching for consistency.
| Stat | PBKS vs RR |
|---|---|
| Current Rank and Points | PBKS: #1 | 13 pts from 7 games |
| RR Current Rank and Points | RR: #4 | 10 pts from 8 games |
| PBKS Recent Form | W, W, W, W, W |
| RR Recent Form | L, W, L, L, W |
| PBKS Top Batter | Shreyas Iyer – 369 runs |
| RR Top Batter | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 454 runs |
| PBKS Top Wicket Taker | Arshdeep Singh – 10 wickets |
| RR Top Wicket Taker | Jofra Archer – 13 wickets |
Punjab looks like the most settled side in the league right now. Five straight wins create pressure before the toss even happens. Rajasthan still has explosive match-winners, but their recent pattern has been stop-start.
Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs RR
One of IPL’s oldest evenly heated rivalries, with Rajasthan holding the edge.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 30 |
| Punjab Kings Wins | 13 |
| Rajasthan Royals Wins | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
| PBKS Highest Score | 223 |
| RR Highest Score | 226 |
| PBKS Lowest Score | 124 |
| RR Lowest Score | 112 |
Rajasthan leads overall, but recent seasons show both sides trading blows. This fixture usually gives close finishes or momentum swings.
Mullanpur Pitch Report for PBKS vs RR
Fresh venue, balanced surface, but chasing sides have had the better story so far.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Win Bat First | 43% |
| Win Bowl First | 57% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 167 |
| Highest Total | 254/7 |
| Lowest Total | 95/10 |
| Highest Chased | 223/4 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace 63% | Spin 37% |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25.6°C |
| Weather | Hazy sunshine |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Rain Chance | 1% |
| Overall | Good batting conditions, seamers still in play |
The average first innings score of 178 says runs are there if top order cashes in. Pacers taking 63% of wickets means new-ball and death overs could decide fantasy returns.
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Key Players to Watch in PBKS vs RR
This match has elite hitters on both sides. Shreyas is in control mode, Vaibhav is in destruction mode, and Archer arrives as the sharpest strike bowler in the contest.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | 10 | 369 runs | Avg 61.5 | 188.26 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | Batter | 10 | 337 runs | Avg 42.13 | 177.36 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | 10 | 454 runs | Avg 45.4 | 227 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | 10 | 341 runs | Avg 42.63 | 162.38 |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | 10 | 10 wkts | Econ 10.14 | 21.6 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | PBKS | Bowler | 8 | 8 wkts | Econ 10.33 | 20.25 |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | 8 | 13 wkts | Econ 8.03 | 13.38 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | RR | Bowler | 8 | 11 wkts | Econ 9.54 | 13.09 |
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