Preview: Punjab Kings, currently sitting at the top of the points table with two victories, are set to play their first home game in Mullanpur on Saturday. After securing two comfortable wins, they will be eager to showcase their abilities in front of the home crowd. Meanwhile, RR arrive in Mullanpur with confidence, having secured a victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last home game. Currently positioned ninth on the table, the Royals are in a desperate need of a turnaround. Regular skipper Sanju Samson, who has been cleared after recovering from a finger injury, will takeover the leadership duties from Riyan Parag.
Indian Premier League 2025, 18th Match, CSK vs DC
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 07:30 PM
Pitch Report: Mullanpur is a relatively new addition to the IPL and has produced some high-scoring encounters. Spinners have found some assistance due to the ground’s short dimensions, which also allow batters to play their shots fluently. Overall, it will be interesting to see how the pitch plays out in the match.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.
