Sports Desk
5 April
Sandeep Dhand
Journalist & Research Analysist
The 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will take place on Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh). Punjab Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be an exciting contest. Both teams held net practice sessions at the stadium this afternoon.
Punjab Kings have shown strong form this season, winning both of their matches so far. They will look to continue their winning momentum and stay in the top half of the table. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have had a shaky start, winning only one out of their three matches. The team will be eager to bounce back and find their rhythm.
With high anticipation for the match, all tickets have been sold out. The district administration and police have made tight security arrangements to ensure smooth conduct. Last year’s traffic and parking issues have been addressed with better planning and improved control measures this time.
Earlier in the day, at 3:30 PM, the Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals in another key IPL encounter. The match is expected to be spin-dominated due to the pitch conditions. Delhi Capitals have top spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and captain Axar Patel, while Chennai boasts quality spinners including Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad.
In the batting department, Delhi will rely on youngsters like Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, and experienced KL Rahul to strengthen their middle order. Meanwhile, Chennai will look for stability from MS Dhoni and the rest of the batting lineup, although their inconsistent form remains a concern.
Both matches promise high-energy action and will be closely watched by fans across the country.