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Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
PBKS vs RR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Rajasthan Royals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets
Punjab Kings have chased down targets of over 200 eleven times in the IPL- the most by any team. This includes three 200+ chases this season itself, including a record-breaking chase of 265 in their last game.
- Yuzvendra Chahal has an impressive record against Rajasthan Royals: 18 wickets in 14 games at an economy of just 6.46.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the first the batter to have scored 50 within the first six overs of an innings four times for Rajasthan in the IPL.
- Shreyas Iyer has smashed four fifties in just six innings this IPL, and averages nearly 70.
We are backing Punjab Kings as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | New Chandigarh, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, India, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.9°C|Patchy rain nearby |
PBKS vs RR Live Prediction
PBKS vs RR Match Prediction & Analysis
Punjab Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 40 of IPL 2026 at New Chandigarh. Punjab have been in top form this season and are the only unbeaten side so far, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 13 points from seven matches.
Rajasthan, on the other hand, have had a mixed run. They won four games early in the season but have managed just one win in their next four outings, which has left them fourth on the table with 10 points. Their recent performances have dipped, and they seem heavily reliant on their top-order to deliver.
Punjab look like a well-set unit at the moment and will aim to keep their unbeaten run going with another win here. On current form, they head into this match as the stronger side.
PBKS vs RR Betting News
PBKS vs RR Betting Guide – Best Bets, Safe Picks & Session Tips for IPL 2026
PBKS vs RR betting guide for IPL 2026. Safe bets, powerplay tips, 10-over session picks and our top value bets for today's match at PCA New Stadium
RECENT PERFORMANCE
PBKS
W
W
W
W
W
PBKS
254/7 in 20.0 12.7
200/5 in 20.0 10
223/4 in 18.5 11.84
219/6 in 20.0 10.95
209/5 in 20.0 10.45
210/5 in 18.4 11.25
RR
L
W
L
L
W
RR
228/6 in 20.0 11.4
229/5 in 18.3 12.38
161/6 in 19.4 8.19
155/9 in 20.0 7.75
216/6 in 20.0 10.8
159/10 in 19.0 8.37
202/4 in 18.0 11.22
201/8 in 20.0 10.05
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
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187/5 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets
189/6 in 19.4
192/7 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Punjab Kings won by 5 runs
197/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab Kings are in outstanding form this season, winning six out of six completed matches, along with one point from a washed-out fixture. That run has taken them to the top of the table with an NRR of 1.333. In their most recent game, they beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets, chasing a massive 266 in just 19 overs, which is now the highest successful chase in T20 cricket.
Punjab have looked settled across departments, batting with confidence in most matches and using their bowlers smartly to keep opposition sides under control. Their batting unit has been the biggest strength, as they have shown they can go past 200 regularly or chase down any target in front of them.
In the batting lineup, four players have already crossed the 240-run mark this season. Opener Prabhsimran Singh has been their top scorer so far, making 287 runs in six innings at an average of 57.40 and a strike rate of 193. He has three fifties, including a superb 76 off 26 in the chase against Delhi.
Captain Shreyas Iyer has also been in good touch, scoring 279 runs at a strike rate of 186, with four fifties. He is averaging close to 70 this season, and based on current form, a 30-40 run contribution looks well within reach in this game.
Priyansh Arya has impressed as well, scoring 254 runs at a strike rate of 249. He is coming off a strong 93 from 37 balls against LSG and a quick 43 off 17 against DC, and looks set for another good outing. He strikes at over 180 against spin, so if he gets through the early overs, he can trouble Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja.
Cooper Connolly has also been among the runs, scoring 240 in six matches at a strike rate of 164.38. The middle order has players like Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, and Marcus Stoinis, who can score quickly and keep things moving.
In the bowling, Vijaykumar Vyshak and Arshdeep Singh have taken 13 wickets between them, with Arshdeep improving with each match. His battle against Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be an important phase. Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett have taken five wickets each, adding depth to the pace attack, while Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up four and could play a big role in the middle overs.
Interesting Facts:
* Nehal Wadhera has a strike rate of 127 this season – the lowest in the Punjab batting unit.
* Priyansh Arya has struck 25 sixes this season – the most by any batter in Punjab.
* Marco Jansen has a solid economy rate of 8.95 this season, the best among the main bowlers on the team.
Key Players: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Total Sixes Over 11.5 @ 1.90
Punjab Kings are averaging 17 sixes per match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium this season, and overall across all venues they are averaging 14 sixes per match. With the shorter boundary dimensions at this ground and their explosive batting lineup, backing Punjab Kings to clear the rope more than 11 times is a well-supported proposition.
Powerplay Score Over 66.5 @ 2.40
The average powerplay score at New Chandigarh this season is 72 runs, while Punjab Kings scored 55, 93, and 61 runs in their last three matches at Chandigarh averaging 69.66 runs in the powerplay.
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Punjab Kings Actual Playing XI:
Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis
Rajasthan Royals Preview
Rajasthan Royals began IPL 2026 in great fashion, winning their first four matches and moving up to second on the points table. The second phase, though, has not gone their way, with just one win from the next four games. They come into this match after a disappointing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down a huge 228-run target with nine balls left.
RR now sit in fourth place with 10 points and an NRR of 0.602. They are in a decent spot for now, but with teams around them picking up pace, they cannot afford more careless performances in this stage of the season.
A major issue in recent defeats has been their over reliance on the top three. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have formed an exciting opening pair, both capable of taking control in the powerplay overs.
Sooryavanshi showed that in the last game, smashing 103 off just 37 balls to set up a big total. He has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 357 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 235. The 15-year-old, who has smashed 32 sixes and 31 fours so far, can attack from the start and will pose a threat to Punjab’s fast bowlers.
Jaiswal has also been among runs, scoring 255 this season at a strike rate of 153.61. He already has two half-centuries and will fancy his chances on this batting-friendly surface.
Dhruv Jurel adds stability in the middle overs and has been carrying that phase with 232 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 164. The concern starts after him, as captain Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer have struggled, both scoring under 100 runs so far.
Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja have added some late runs during collapses, but RR lack a strong finisher who can score at a 200-plus rate in the death overs.
The bowling unit has been uneven. Jofra Archer has been their top performer with 13 wickets, while Nandre Burger has taken eight as well. These two lead the pace attack and can trouble Punjab early. Ravi Bishnoi has handled spin duties well, taking 11 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 9.54. Jadeja also keeps things tight with his variations, adding another option, as he is going at just eight an over.
Rajasthan may look to bring back Sandeep Sharma in place of Tushar Deshpande, who has gone for runs, while Sandeep offers variety and can pick wickets in the middle overs.
Interesting Facts:
* Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 338 runs vs Punjab Kings at an average of 42.25 and a strike rate of 152, with four fifties in eight innings.
* Riyan Parag has managed only 88 runs in eight matches this season at a poor average of 12.57 and a strike rate of 112.
* Sandeep Sharma has taken 11 wickets against Punjab Kings in nine games at an economy of 6.72.
Key Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Jofra Archer
RR Over/Under Betting Tips
Total Fours Over 15.5 @ 1.83
The Royals average 16 fours per match this season and have cleared the 15-fours line in five of their eight matches played. They are a strong boundary-hitting side and the fast outfield at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, combined with their consistent boundary-scoring record, makes the over 15.5 fours line a well-backed pick for today.
Total Sixes Over 11.5 @ 2.00
Rajasthan Royals are experiencing a slight dip in form but remain one of the top five six-hitting sides this season, averaging 9 sixes per match. At a ground with short boundary dimensions where sixes are much easier to come by than most other venues, we back the Royals to clear the rope more than 11 times in today's match.
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma/Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma Impact Subs: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Bishnoi
Rajasthan Royals Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Rajasthan Royals Actual Playing XI:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharrma, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Dasun Shanaka
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Conditions in Chandigarh are expected to be warm and largely dry, with temperatures easing slightly into the evening but still hovering in the mid-to-high 20s°C around match time. Skies should be mostly clear to partly cloudy with low chances of rain, while light winds and moderate humidity could make for a slightly muggy feel during the 7:30 PM start.
PBKS vs RR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average first innings score at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in IPL 2026 is 211. In three matches played here so far, there have already been four 200-plus totals, with the highest being 254-7 by Punjab Kings. Overall, the conditions here favour batting, and it tends to get easier once the lights come on. Dew usually plays a role later in the game, which helps teams chasing.
Spinners can get some assistance in the middle overs but will need to be accurate with their lines. Fast bowlers, on the other hand, will depend more on slower balls and cutters to keep things under control.
If Rajasthan bat first, they would look at a score in the 200–220 range if their openers get going. If that does not happen, they might have to settle for around 180–190. Punjab, given their current batting form, will aim higher and could push for something in the 215–230 range.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Total Match Score Over 397.5 @ 1.85
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium IPL 2026 stats consistently show this is one of the highest-scoring venues in the competition. The average total match score across the last three matches played at this ground is a staggering 408 runs. The last two meetings between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals also produced high-scoring affairs, with an average total match score of 394 runs.
Total Match Sixes Over 22.5 @ 1.85 (Stake) @ 1.85
The last two matches played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium produced a combined total of 61 sixes, averaging a staggering 30.5 sixes per match. The boundary dimensions at this venue are shorter than most, with Punjab Kings averaging 17 sixes per match here this season, while Rajasthan Royals are averaging 11 sixes per match this season. We back the total to go well over 22.5.
Punjab Kings to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Punjab Kings to win the coin toss in today's match against Rajasthan Royals.
Toss: To Bowl
In IPL 2026, over 90% of matches have seen teams choose to chase, and both sides here are expected to go the same way. Chasing has been Punjab’s biggest strength as they have won each time they have chased this season, including mowing down targets over 200 three times. Rajasthan, meanwhile, lost their last game to Hyderabad despite putting up 228 on the board. So they will likely look to chase here for better results.
PBKS vs RR
Winning Prediction
Rajasthan Royals have a challenging match ahead against Punjab Kings, who are playing some of the best cricket this season. With three defeats in their last four games, Rajasthan need to bounce back quickly to lift their confidence. Their results often hinge on the top-order, especially the opening pair. If Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can get them off to a good start, RR will be in the contest. But even then, they will need a proper effort from the rest of the batting to stay competitive.
Punjab Kings, in contrast, have been very impressive and are yet to lose a game this season. Their batting and bowling units have both delivered in tandem. The batting has scored at a fearsome rate and handled chases with aplomb across matches. If Rajasthan are unable to pick wickets early in the power-play, Punjab will fancy their chances of keeping their winning streak going, given how well they have played so far.
We are backing Punjab Kings as the winners of this match.
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