Punjab Kings (PBKS) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 40 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh), starting at 7:30 PM IST. The only unbeaten team in the tournament hosts a Royals side desperate to arrest their recent slide.
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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
28 April 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Priyansh Arya is the safest captain pick after his explosive form (200+ runs with multiple fifties), while Yashasvi Jaiswal works perfectly as vice-captain given his consistent run-scoring this season (184 runs, 2 fifties).
PBKS vs RR Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 40 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| Head-to-Head | RR leads 17-13 in 30 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Match 40
PBKS vs RR Match 40 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 42°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 34-38°C |
| Humidity | 20-30% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | < 5% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Mostly Cloudy, clearing by evening |
| Dew Factor | Light (less extreme than coastal venues) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce, fast outfield) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 191 runs (from 10 IPL matches at this venue) |
| Boundary Length | Standard; fast outfield rewards stroke-play |
| 200+ Totals | Frequent; highest total 254/7 by PBKS vs LSG this season |
| Toss Decision | Bat first slightly preferred (bat-first teams won 4 of 9 IPL games here) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and swing early; pitch flattens as game progresses |
| Spin Assist | Turn and bounce increase as match wears on; Chahal and Bishnoi key |
| Dew Effect | Light dew; less impact than coastal venues |
Injury Updates
PBKS World-Record Chase: In their last match, PBKS chased down 265 against DC, the highest successful chase in IPL and T20 cricket history. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh stitched a 126-run opening stand before Shreyas Iyer (71* off 36) finished the job.
RR’s Slide: The Royals (5W-3L) started 4-0 but have won just 1 of their last 4 matches. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 36-ball 100 vs SRH but it went in vain. RR’s middle order (Nos. 4-8) averages 20.6 at SR 126 this season.
RR at Mullanpur: Historically, RR have won both their previous visits to this venue (2024, 2025). That record gives Parag’s men confidence despite the form disparity.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head
| Category | RR | PBKS | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 17 wins | 13 wins | RR: 226/6 (Sharjah, 2020) | RR: 112/7 (Cape Town, 2009) |
In 30 IPL meetings, RR hold a 17-13 lead over PBKS. However, at Mullanpur specifically, the record is split 1-1 from two meetings. Last season, RR won here while PBKS won in Jaipur.
PBKS’ unbeaten record this season (7-0, 1 washout) and their perfect 3-0 home record at Mullanpur in IPL 2026 is the strongest argument in their favor.
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Key Players to Watch in PBKS vs RR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | PBKS | Batter | 200+ runs with multiple fifties this season. Part of the explosive 126-run opening stand vs DC. Scored 103 at this venue vs CSK in IPL 2025 (highest individual score at Mullanpur). |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | RR | Batter | 357 runs in 8 games (tournament’s top scorer). Smashed a 36-ball 100 vs SRH in the last match. The 18-year-old sensation has 2 fifties and a century this season. |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | Right-hand batters score at only 6.7 per over against Archer this season. If he removes both PBKS openers in the powerplay, the entire chase template collapses. |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | Captain’s knock of 71* off 36 in the world-record chase vs DC. Converted a 14% win probability into a 100% finish. His calm under pressure makes PBKS unbreakable in chases. |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | First PBKS bowler with 100+ IPL wickets. His left-arm angle and new-ball swing trouble right-handers. Death-over specialist with pinpoint yorkers at any stage. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | 184 runs with 2 fifties this season. Holds the record for the fastest IPL fifty (13 balls). His ability to anchor while striking at 150+ makes him RR’s batting backbone. |
