Punjab Vs Rajasthan – IPL 2025 18th Match Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
The IPL 2025 schedule continues with a thrilling match against Punjab as well as Rajasthan for the 18th match in the competition. The game will be played in the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. IST.
Punjab which is helmed by Shreyas Iyer is expected to take the lead with their well-balanced team, and Riyan Parag’s Rajasthan will be relying on their fast batting and powerful bowling to win the crucial victory.
Let’s take a look at both teams, pitch conditions, as well as the top fantasy selections in the Vision11 team.
Punjab Vs Rajasthan IPL 2025 Match Details
Date: 5th April, 2025
Day: Saturday
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Punjab Vs Rajasthan IPL 2025 Playing XI Prediction
Punjab Playing XI Prediction
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marco Jansen
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Playing XI Prediction
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
Punjab Vs Rajasthan Match-18 IPL 2025 Vision11 Prediction
Punjab Performance Prediction
Punjab is an strong all-round team and has Shreyas Iyer in the lead in the middle. The team is armed with a formidable middle order, which includes Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell as well as Shashank Singh and a top bowling team made up of Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, and Arshdeep Singh.
Their batsmanship depth and the aggressive all-rounders create a risky side. If they can get off to a strong starting point, Punjab can post or chase big scores.
Rajasthan Performance Prediction
Rajasthan is a dynamite high-order and has Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Samson capable of laying the foundation for a solid base. Shimron Hetmyer as well as Dhruv Jurel are a force in the middle. the spin combination of Wanindu along with Maheesh Theekshana are crucial to Mullanpur’s circuit.
A pace-based attack which includes Jofra Archer Sandeep Sharma as well as Tushar Deshpande will add more strength to the team.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Punjab Vs Rajasthan IPL 2025
The Best Batters
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – A steady performer, and a threatening opener.
- Shreyas Iyer – The captain of Punjab and a reliable middle-order batter.
- Sanju Samson – A formidable hitter who can transform the game on his own.
The Top-All-Rounders
- Marcus Stoinis – A major contributor both with ball and bat.
- Glenn Maxwell – A frenzied batter as well as a useful spinner.
- Wanindu Hasaranga – A match-winning all-rounder.
Top Bowlers
- Jofra archer – A fast and deadly bowler who can take early wickets.
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Punjab’s main wicket-taking spinner.
- Maheesh Theekshana – A cryptic spinner that can manage mid-overs.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Marcus Stoinis (C) – Reliable in both areas.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC) – Can make big runs at the top of the list.
- Wanindu Hasaranga (VC) – A strong wicket-taking option.
Mullanpur Stadium Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur is an cricket-friendly surface However, it also provides bowlers something, especially during the second innings.
- Pacers will be swinging early due to the cold conditions.
- Spinners can extract turns when the match is progressing.
- Batters will be able to run once they’ve settled into.
- A rating of between 170-180 is considered to be competitive at this location.
The team that won the toss may prefer the option to start the bat and then put up an impressive score.
Conclusion
The Punjab clash between the Punjab Rajasthan match within the Indian T20 League 2025 is likely to be a highly scoring match. Punjab’s ability to bat in depth and its all-rounders provide them with an edge, however Rajasthan’s high-powered top order and powerful bowling attack makes them powerful opponents.
For fantasy cricketers, focus on all-rounders top-order batters and wicket-taking bowlers in the process of designing the Vision11 team. Be prepared for a thrilling match at Mullanpur!
Don’t be forgetting to take part in Vision11 Fantasy Cricket leagues to test your cricket skills through the Indian T20 League 2025!
FAQ’s ?
The game will be played the 5th of May 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm (IST) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson
- All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Maheesh Theekshana
The surface is bat-friendly however it also provides assistance to pacers and spinners later on in the game. An average rating between 170-180 is an impressive score.
Punjab and their strong all-rounders, possess an advantage. But, Rajasthan's explosive batters and balanced bowling attacks give them a serious chance to challenge. You can expect a tightly fought match!