After being on the road for two matches, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play their first home game on April 5 in IPL 2025. They will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Mullanpur on Saturday.
PBKS have had a great start under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. They have won their first two games against SRH and GT.
The Royals, on the other hand, have suffered two defeats in three games, though they won the last match. Now that Sanju Samson returns at the helm, they would like to keep the momentum.
That said, let’s check Mullanpur’s pitch and weather report for the PBKS vs RR match in IPL 2025.
PBKS vs RR, 18th Match, IPL 2025: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
| Match | PBKS vs RR, 18th Match |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Date | April 5, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 2 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 3 |
| Average First Innings Total | 167 |
| Highest Team Total | 192/7 by MI vs PBKS |
| Lowest Team Total | 142/10 by PBKS vs GT |
The Mullanpur venue made its IPL debut last season. Since then, five matches have taken place here. Two of those matches have been won batting first, and three games went in the chasing side’s favour.
If we go by the small sample of matches, it seems like a high-scoring venue. Last season, Mumbai Indians posted 192 runs while batting first.
If teams are put in to bat first, they should aim for 180-190 to make a game out of it. Anything less will be a breeze for the team batting second.
PBKS vs RR, 18th Match, IPL 2025: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur Pitch Report
Mullanpur will likely dish out a batting-friendly surface for the PBKS vs RR game. The surface will have enough pace and bounce, which will help batters execute their strokes with ease.
Fast bowlers will find some initial help with the new ball, while the spinners will be effective in the middle overs.
PBKS vs RR, 18th Match, IPL 2025: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur Weather Report
Mullanpur will have clear weather for the PBKS vs RR match. The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius at the start of the match, but it will drop below 25 as the game progresses.
