Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Preview & Prediction | IPL 2026 | League Stage

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The Punjab Kings remain unbeaten half-way through the league stage as they now take on an inconsistent but strong Rajasthan Royals side. 

Date & time:

Venue: PCA New Cricket Stadium, Tira, India

Weather: Clear skies with very hot temperatures

How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals prediction

The Punjab Kings have won six of their seven matches thus far as they sit at the top-of-the-table. They most recently produced a remarkable chase to hunt down 265 to win in just 18.5 overs with six wickets to spare against the Delhi Capitals.

They now face a Rajasthan side that, headlined by a century from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, posted 228-6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad - only to succumb to a five-wicket hammering in the end in Jaipur.

It should be a high-scoring contest here with some real stars on show but the balance of this impressive Punjab side marks them out as favourites, especially with their home advantage.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals tip: Punjab Kings to win