PBKS vs RR Match 40, IPL 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction

Get all details for PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Match 40: match timings, venue, probable playing XIs, key players to watch, live streaming info, pitch report, and expert tips.

PBKS vs RR Match 40, IPL 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction (Image Source: Google)

PBKS vs RR Match 40, Cricket Tips: Punjab Kings have been the team to beat in the ongoing IPL 2026. They have not lost a single game this season and could possibly become the first team to qualify for the playoffs. PBKS will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in match no. 40.

This contest is slated to be held at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on April 28 at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS are in excellent form and are coming off the highest IPL chase. RR have been average in recent matches, losing three of the last four matches. They will be under pressure for this game.

PBKS vs RR: Match Details

• Date: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

PBKS vs RR Live Streaming Details

Indian fans will be able to watch the live action of the PBKS vs RR game on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website.

PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head in IPL

• Total Matches: 30
• PBKS: 13
• RR: 17
• No-Result: 00

PBKS vs RR: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in New Chandigarh is considered very good for batting. It is flat and has nothing much init for the bowlers. Fast bowlers can extract some lateral movement, only for the first few overs. But overall, it is a good venue for the batters.

PBKS vs RR Possible XIs

PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma

PBKS vs RR Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Prabhsimran Singh and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are in the six-hitting form. They will be the ones to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler

Jofra Archer has picked up a wicket in the very first over 4-5 times this season, and he is bowling well. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh is setting the tone with the new ball.

Today Match Prediction: PBKS are clear favorites, because of the performance they have shown. Hence, we predict Punjab Kings to win this game.

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Disclaimer: The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.