The Punjab Kings are on the verge of rewriting their record books as they prepare to welcome the Rajasthan Royals this Tuesday in New Chandigarh.

The hosts are currently enjoying a remarkable seven-game winning run since the start of the season. They are just one victory away from equaling their all-time longest undefeated streak.

This previous benchmark of eight consecutive wins was established a decade ago across the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Confidence is soaring in the Punjab dugout following a spectacular performance over the weekend. They proved their championship credentials by successfully hunting down a massive target of 265 runs set by the Delhi Capitals.

In contrast, the Rajasthan Royals are searching for answers after falling to their third defeat of the year. Despite putting up a formidable score of 228 runs, their bowling unit could not contain the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Another concern for the Rajasthan management is the output of their leader, Riyan Parag. While the coaching staff frequently praise his incredible timing during practice sessions, those results are not translating into tangible runs on the scorecard. With fewer than 90 runs across eight outings and a sluggish scoring rate, his place in the lineup is being questioned.

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PBKS vs RR IPL 2026: Win probability and toss result

After six overs, PBKS are 65/1

It has been smooths ailing for Punjab until now. Jofra Archer has been the bright spot for RR, and he removed Arya after the youngster played a cameo of 29 off 11 balls. 

Toss: Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and have opted to field

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PBKS vs RR Playing XI

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Subs: Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja

Impact subs: Ravi Bishnoi, Ravi Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer

PBKS vs RR IPL 2026: Win percentage

PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 odds

Punjab Kings are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match at 1.74 on Dafa, while the odds for Rajasthan Royals to win are 2.10.

* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.

*All odds via Dafabet.

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Mumbai Indians have their backs firmly pressed against the wall this IPL 2026 season and Wednesday evening at Wankhede Stadium now offers them perhaps their last real chance to salvage something meaningful from a campaign that has threatened to unravel completely.

The five-time champions have had a season to forget. They have lost five of their seven games, and their most recent defeat against Chennai Super Kings has been the heaviest in their entire T20 history, losing by 103 runs. 

Hardik Pandya has managed just 97 runs and three wickets, while Suryakumar Yadav has contributed only 110 runs. Even Jasprit Bumrah has had an uncharacteristically quiet season, having taken just two wickets.

Mumbai sit ninth with just four points and a deeply concerning net run rate of -0.736, having won only two of their seven games. 

Sunrisers are arriving at Wankhede in full confidence. Ishan Kishan and Abhisek Sharma have formed a devastating partnership which is a mixture of not only brute hitting but also real consistency about it. And now the return of Pat Cummins have somewhat lifted their bowling line up too.

Hyderabad are sitting third with ten points from eight games and a healthy net run rate of +0.815, having won five and lost three.

Mumbai Indians vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad Prediction: Who Will Win

The form factor is deeply against Mumbai who have not had a considerable set of victories. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand have strung together four consecutive victories. 

Mumbai's campaign has been a real stop-start affair, and they have dearly missed the presence of Rohit Sharma, who has not featured since the RCB game. However, there has been a hugely positive development on the fitness front, with Rohit likely to return here, giving Mumbai a genuine boost that this campaign has so desperately needed. Will Jacks could also slot in alongside Sherfane Rutherford and Hardik Pandya to offer real firepower in the middle order.

Sunrisers, however, have not been without their own considerable threats. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan have had a devastating partnership at the top, and Travis Head has had the ability to take any attack apart on his day.

Yet Mumbai have had reason for optimism too. Jasprit Bumrah has had a stranglehold over Abhishek Sharma, having dismissed him twice while conceding just 17 runs off 23 balls. If Bumrah has his say early, Mumbai could stem the very source of power that has made Sunrisers so dangerous all season. 

Prediction: Mumbai to win

MI vs. SRH Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium has been one of the quickest scoring grounds in the country and this season has done nothing to change that. The pitch here has always been true, allowing batters to hit through the line with remarkable freedom.

Bowlers have had a brief window of opportunity, with the ball swinging just a touch in the first over or two before conditions have eased considerably. This season has taken scoring to another level entirely, with the average score having climbed nearly 30 runs above the long-term average of 171.

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Head-to-Head: MI vs. SRH

Mumbai Indians have thoroughly dominated this rivalry over the years, and the recent history has done nothing to suggest that trend has been shifting. 

The last five encounters have told the same familiar story, with Mumbai having won four of them convincingly.

MI vs. SRH Betting Tips

Here is our favourite betting angle for the MI vs. SRH match.

Rohit Sharma has liking for Sunrisers bowling. And he could continue his merry way in this clash. 

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MI vs. SRH Lineups, Team News

Mumbai could make plenty of changes for this clash. Rohit Sharma will likely come in, while Will Jacks could also slot in for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of IPL. 

SRH are unlikely to make any change. 

MI predicted lineup to play SRH

Quinton de Kock (WK), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Jasprit Bumrah, Krish Bhagat, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar

Impact player: Suryakumar Yadav

SRH predicted lineup to play MI

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge

Impact player: Eshan Malinga

MI vs. SRH Odds: Who is the favourite for IPL 2026 clash?

• MI to win: 1.87
• SRH to win: 1.94

*All odds via Dafabet.

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How to watch MI vs. SRH IPL 2026 match: Live Stream, TV Channel

Here is all the key information for how to watch MI vs. SRH:

• Date: Wednesday, 29 April 
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
• TV/Stream: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

In IPL 2026 today, we will see Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh. 

Punjab have been ominous this season. They arguably have the most most formidable batting unit, having scored at a staggering 11.74 runs per over this season, a rate that has never been seen before in IPL history. 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and the imperious Shreyas Iyer have dismantled bowling attacks. Rajasthan, however, have not been without weapons. Jofra Archer has been devastating against right-handers, and Nandre Burger has been quietly effective. And no one can forget what Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is doing this season. 

Prediction: PBKS vs RR

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Punjab Kings will be chasing their own longest unbeaten streak in IPL when they host Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur on Tuesday.

PBKS had gone without a loss for eight straight games in their previous era as Kings XI Punjab between the 2013 and 2014 editions of the tournament. They currently on an unassailed longest unbeaten start of seven games after losing last year's final.

PBKS scored a statement win last time out as chased Delhi Capitals' target of 265 runs over the weekend. Meanwhile, RR suffered their third loss of the season as they failed to defend their total of 228/6 that included a 36-ball ton by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

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Where to watch PBKS vs RR: Live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch the Punjab Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 game in India:

• TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
• Live stream: JioHotstar app and website

IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.

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What time does PBKS vs RR match kick off?

The IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh (MYS) International Cricket Stadium - also known as New Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium - in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Punjab.

The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

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PBKS vs RR lineups, team news

PBKS has a good batting line-up, particularly with captain Shreyas Iyer showing fine form, although there are few worries regarding their middle order. The bowling attack consists of the pace pair of Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada.

Punjab Kings predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar.

RR also have middle-order problems, with under pressure Shimron Hetmyer likely to be replaced, while captain Riyan Parag has been asked to raise his game with the bat.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi clocked 357 runs with a strike rate of almost 235, and Dhruv Jurel has brought consistency, while Jofra Archer so far picked up 13 wickets this season.

Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma.

PBKS vs RR: Betting odds

Punjab Kings are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match at 1.74 on Dafa, while the odds for Rajasthan Royals to win are 2.10.

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