PBKS vs RR IPL 2026: Match Time, Venue, Pitch, Weather And Live Stream
PBKS vs RR live streaming, time, pitch, and XIs today.
Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League 2026 season today, with both teams aiming to strengthen their playoff push as the league stage intensifies.The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7:00 PM, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh). Fans can watch the game live on Star Sports Network, while JioHotstar will provide live streaming in India.
In terms of likely playing XIs, PBKS are expected to stick with their in-form core featuring Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen. RR, meanwhile, are likely to rely on Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, captain Riyan Parag, and bowlers such as Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi. Both sides have retained a largely settled combination heading into the contest.
The pitch at Mullanpur has emerged as a batting-friendly surface this season, offering true bounce and pace. The average first-innings score has crossed the 200-run mark, suggesting another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards. While pacers may get some early movement and spinners some grip later, batters are expected to dominate proceedings.
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As for the weather, conditions are expected to be hot but stable, with temperatures hovering around 34–38°C and minimal chances of rain. Humidity is relatively low, meaning interruptions are unlikely and a full match is expected.With PBKS unbeaten so far this season and RR looking to regain momentum after a dip in form, the clash promises to be a high-intensity contest featuring explosive batting and crucial playoff implications.
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