Punjab Kings are all set to play their first home game this season at Mullanpur and they will host Rajasthan Royals who are heading in this game after a comprehensive win over CSK in their last game. This will be the second match of the Saturday's double header, and it will commence at 07:30 PM IST. Punjab Kings are on a winning streak, having defeated Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants in their away games. They seem to be a well-balanced side as their batters are among the runs, while their bowling line-up is bolstered with quality pacers and experienced spinner who not only contain runs but can also dismantle the batting unit of oppositions on any given day. Rajasthan Royals have won one of three matches played by them in this season. Despite having a decent line-up, the Royals have struggled to deliver with both bat and ball in their first two matches. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson have struggled for runs and will look to make this game count. With Samson declared fit to keep wickets, it is evident that he will also lead the side, which is a positive sign for the franchise. This battle promises a thrilling and exciting encounter as Punjab Kings are aiming their third victory, while Rajastan Royals are eyeing a higher spot in the table. This match also brings opportunities for various players to achieve the milestone, making this game an even more exciting contest to watch. Also Read | PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction Match 18 IPL 2025 Key Stats to Know Ahead of PBKS vs RR Most Runs in PBKS vs RR Matches Players Runs Innings Sanju Samson 632 19 KL Rahul 490 8 Shaun Marsh 409 7 Ajinkya Rahane 373 12 Jos Buttler 325 10 Most Wickets in PBKS vs RR Matches Players Wickets Innings Arshdeep Singh 17 9 Piyush Chawla 14 11 Siddharth Trivedi 11 10 Mohammed Shami 10 6 Kevon Cooper 9 4 Most Sixes in PBKS vs RR Matches Players Sixes Sanju Samson 28 Chris Gayle 17 Shaun Marsh 17 KL Rahul 17 David Miller 16 Also Read | 7 Players Who Could Retire After IPL 2025 Season Key Player Milestones to Watch in PBKS vs RR Sanju Samson is 57 runs away from scoring 7,500 runs in T20 cricket. Shimron Hetmyer is 27 runs away from scoring 5,000 runs in T20 cricket. Prabhsimran Singh is 53 runs short of 2,500 runs in T20 cricket. Marcus Stoinis needs 52 runs to complete 6,500 runs in T20 format. As Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals prepare for the 18th match of IPL 2025, some significant milestones and records are up for grabs. With the big players looking to etch their names into the record book, there is going to be a spectacular contest at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.