IPL 2026: PBKS vs RR Match Prediction, Match 40 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Punjab and Rajasthan?
Punjab Kings (Source: Getty Images)
Published - 28 Apr 2026, 02:53 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Tuesday, April 28 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Punjab have been on a rampage this season, being the only unbeaten team so far and are sitting comfortably atop the points table with 13 points from seven games.
On the other hand, Rajasthan began the season with four successive victories, but later lost their way, losing three out of their last four fixtures. RR are placed fourth on the points table, with five wins from eight matches and will look to bounce back to winning ways in the upcoming fixture. However, they're set to face the sternest test of their campaign against an indomitable Punjab side.
PBKS vs RR Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, April 28 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 40 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 07 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 07 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 168 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 254/7 (20) by PBKS vs LSG, 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 95/10 (15.1) by KKR vs PBKS, 2025 |
| Highest Score Chased | 220 [223/4 in 18.5 overs] by PBKS vs SRH, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 111 by PBKS vs KKR, 2025 |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce | Decent | Good | Helpful |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal after powerplay | Moderate |
| Best Phase | Powerplay and death overs | Early and middle overs | After early overs |
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 |
| Punjab Kings | 13 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 17 |
PBKS vs RR Playing 11 with Impact sub
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshakh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Brijesh Sharma
Players to watch out for in PBKS vs RR
Priyansh Arya
The PBKS opener has got his team off to explosive starts in the season so far, having scored 254 runs from six innings at an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 249.01 with two fifties to his name. He will again hold the key for his side as they aim to maintain an unbeaten record.
Jofra Archer
The right-arm speedster is the joint second-highest wicket taker of the season so far with 13 wickets to his name from eight innings. Rajasthan will depend on Archer’s fiery pace to unsettle PBKS batters in the powerplay.
Today's Match Prediction: Punjab Kings to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
