Punjab Kings (PBKS) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 40 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
PBKS are the only unbeaten team in IPL 2026. 13 points from 7 matches, top of the table. In their last match, they pulled off the highest-ever successful run chase in IPL and T20 cricket history, hunting down DC’s 264/2 with 5 wickets in hand. That is not a typo. This PBKS team is special.
RR sit 4th with 10 points from 8 matches (5 wins, 3 losses). Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 36-ball century against SRH in their last match, but RR still lost. That sums up RR’s recent form: individual brilliance undermined by collective inconsistency.
PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Match 40: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 40 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada (+ HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch PBKS vs RR Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
PBKS vs RR: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI for both teams:
Punjab Kings Probable XI
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera / Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi (Impact Player).
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Mullanpur has been a run-scoring paradise this season. The average first-innings score across 3 IPL 2026 matches is 212. The highest team total at this venue is 254/7 by PBKS (vs LSG). The lowest is 95/10 by KKR in IPL 2025.
The pitch offers true bounce and a fast outfield. Batters who settle in can score freely. Chasing teams have won 2 of 3 matches here this season. Dew plays a role in evening matches, making bowling second harder.
Weather: Around 38°C during the day, cooling to 29-34°C during the match. Mostly cloudy but no rain expected.
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Final Thoughts: Fans Can Watch PBKS vs RR on Star Sports and JioHotstar
PBKS vs RR at Mullanpur is the table-toppers’ test against a strong but inconsistent RR. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 28 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
The team that chased 265 vs the team whose centurion still lost. Sooryavanshi’s 357 runs vs Arshdeep’s swing. Archer’s pace vs Priyansh Arya’s fearlessness. Mullanpur’s 212 average. And the biggest question in IPL 2026: can anyone beat this PBKS side?
