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PBKS vs RR IPL 2026: Match Preview, Timing, and Streaming Details

Punjab Kings will face Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 PM IST in the IPL 2026 match. Punjab have been dominant with six wins from seven matches, while Rajasthan have struggled with inconsistency. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels and live-streamed on JioHotstar. Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab, while Riyan Parag captains Rajasthan in this crucial fixture.

Key Points: PBKS vs RR: Live Stream, Timing, and Squad Details

  • Punjab Kings aim for 7th win in 8 matches
  • Rajasthan Royals seek turnaround after loss to SRH
  • Match on April 28 at 7:30 PM IST
  • Live on Star Sports and JioHotstar
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IPL 2026: When and Where to watch PBKS vs RR, know all details

Get all details for the PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 match on April 28. When and where to watch, squads, and key insights as Punjab Kings face Rajasthan Royals.

"Punjab have been one of the standout teams this season, thriving on their ability to chase and deliver a series of dominant performances - Match Preview"

Chandigarh, April 27

Punjab Kings will aim to strengthen their hold near the top of the standings when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

The contest brings together two sides heading in opposite directions. Punjab have been one of the standout teams this season, thriving on their ability to chase and deliver a series of dominant performances, yielding six wins from their opening seven matches.

In contrast, Rajasthan have struggled to build momentum, with inconsistent displays dragging them down the table. Their latest setback against Sunrisers Hyderabad has only added to the urgency for a turnaround.

RR's campaign has been hindered by an inability to sustain momentum through the middle overs, often failing to convert strong starts into match-winning totals. Punjab, on the other hand, have fired collectively with the bat, particularly at the top of the order, where their openers have repeatedly laid aggressive foundations in the powerplay, putting opposition bowling units under immediate pressure.

When: Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 PM IST

Where: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh

Where to watch: The PBKS vs RR match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.

Squads:

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey, and Vishal Nishad

Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, and Sandeep Sharma

- IANS

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Sneha F
Finally some good news for PBKS fans! Shreyas Iyer's captaincy is really showing - the team looks so balanced this year. And that batting lineup... Prabhsimran and Stoinis at the top, supported by Shashank Singh? Opposition bowlers must be sweating. But hey, Rajasthan has Yashasvi Jaiswal who can single-handedly win matches. Let's see if RR can turn their season around! 🤞
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Michael C
I've been following IPL since 2008 and this PBKS team is genuinely different. Their powerplay approach is aggressive but smart - not just reckless hitting. Meanwhile, RR's middle order collapse against SRH was painful to watch. Ravindra Jadeja's experience might help steady the ship, but they need more from their overseas players like Hetmyer and Archer. Should be a good contest though!
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Priya S
As a cricket fan from Punjab, I'm over the moon! 🌟 The stadium in New Chandigarh is amazing and the atmosphere should be electric. Though I must respectfully say - Arshdeep Singh needs to work on his death bowling. He's been expensive in the last few games. Still, with Yuzi Chahal in the squad, we have a solid spin attack. Can't wait for Tuesday night! #PBKSvRR
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Karthik V
Honest opinion: RR's squad looks good on paper but they're underperforming badly. Jaiswal is a class player but needs support from the middle order. And why aren't they using Jofra Archer properly? His pace could be lethal on this Mohali pitch. PBKS look set for playoffs, but I hope RR gives them a tough fight - we need more competitive games in this season! 🏏

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