IPL 2026 Match 40: Punjab Kings(PKBS) vs Rajasthan Royals(RR)
The BCCI has officially announced that IPL season 2026 will begin on 28th March. The 74 league-stage matches for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League are slated to take place across 61 days at 12 locations.
IPL 2026: Punjab Kings
After a roller coaster ride, Punjab became the team to beat this season. After finishing as runners-up in the 2025 season. Punjab saw a change in leadership and it looks like they are sitting pretty at the top of the table currently.
Team Details (IPL 2026)
- Captain – Shreyas Iyer
- Coach – Ricky Ponting
- Home Ground – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Owners – Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals
Royal Rajasthan daredevils are now known as Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 IPL season. They have ushered in a new era this year with a change in leadership and are among the most complete teams in the league at the moment. The team has an exciting young batting lineup who like to go big and has switched up their tactics as well.
Team Overview (IPL 2026)
- Captain: Riyan Parag (taking over the mantle this season)
- Head Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
- Home Grounds: Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur) & ACA Stadium (Guwahati)
- Owner: Royal Multisport Private Limited
| Date and day | Venue | Time |
| 28 April, Tuesday | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | Local time : 7.30 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) : 1.00 P.M. Eastern Time (ET): 8.00 P.M. Indian Standard Time (IST): 7.30 P.M. |
About Venue: New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Location: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) to New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh is around 40 min and covers a distance of around 25 kms
Capactiy: 31,150
PKBS vs RR Head to Head Records & Stats
| PKBS | RR | |
| 30 | Matches Played | 30 |
| 13 | Won | 17 |
| 17 | Loss | 13 |
| 00 | No Result | 00 |
| 223 | Highest Score | 226 |
| 124 | Lowest Score | 112 |
Performance in last 1 Year
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Win% |
| PKBS | 16 | 11 | 03 | 68.75 |
| RR | 13 | 07 | 06 | 53.85 |
Top Performers in last 1 Year
| Team | Batsman | Bowler |
| PKBS | Prabhsimran Singh (627) | Arshdeep Singh (17) |
| RR | Vaibhav Suryavanshi. (559) | Jofra Archer (15) |
PBKS 2026 Full Squad:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod, Marcus Stoinis.
RR 2026 Full Squad Players List:
Sanju Samson (c),Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
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FAQ:
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Where To Watch For Free?
If you’re looking to watch IPL 2026 matches live stream for free then you’re out of luck. Every broadcast channel/streaming service will require you to purchase a subscription.
If you are a Jio subscriber then you might be able to bundle your subscription with certain Jio prepaid plans. Certain prepaid plans offer JioHotstar subscription bundled. Check which prepaid bundles are offered by Jio.
Unofficial sources which stream IPL 2026 matches include illegal streaming websites. Not only is it illegal to watch streams from these websites but the video quality is low. Please do not use these sites.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL Streaming in India
JioStar is the official streaming partner for IPL 2026 matches being held in India. Jio merged both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar to come up with a new platform called JioHotstar in early 2026. IPL 2026 streaming in India will now take place on JioHotstar. JioHotstar has over 750 million subscribers throughout India. JioHotstar provides streams in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali.
Subscription Details
JioHotstar requires a paid subscription for IPL 2026. Free streaming from previous seasons is no longer available. As of late March 2026, the updated plans are as follows:
| Plan Type | Price | Duration | Device Access | Features |
| Mobile | ₹79 | 1 Month | Mobile only | Standard definition |
| Super | ₹149 | 1 Month | Mobile & Tablet | Multi-device (Mobile/Tablet) |
| Premium | ₹299 | 1 Month | All devices (Mobile, Tablet, Smart TV) | 4K Streaming, Dolby Vision |
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Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL TV Channels to Watch Live in India
Star Sports Network will telecast all the IPL matches on their channels:
English commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD.
Hindi commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD.
Star Sports also telecasts cricket matches in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali on their respective language channels.
Star Sports channels are a part of the sports package of all major DTH providers. Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV and other cable companies offer Star Sports. The channel numbers and pricing of packages differ from provider to provider
Live Telecast Streaming Available to Watch IPL 2026 Worldwide?
Based on your location, here is where you can watch IPL 2026 Live:
TV Channel
| Location | Broadcaster |
| India | Star Sports Network |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports |
| United States | Willow TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife/ beIN Sports |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports (Flow Sports 2) |
| Canada | Willow TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television Network |
| Nepal | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Sri Lanka | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Guyana | ENet |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live streaming platforms Available to Watch IPL 2026 worldwide/
| Location | Live streaming |
| India | JioStar (JioHotstar app) |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Australia | Kayo Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | StarzPlay |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport App, DStv |
| New Zealand | Sky Go NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports app |
| Canada | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live stream IPL 2026 on Mobile
Most platforms have an official mobile app that you can download to live stream matches on your phone. You can use the below apps based on your location:
India: JioHotstar App
USA, Canada: Willow TV App
UK, Ireland: Sky Sports App
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport App
Australia: Kayo Sports App
Global (70+ countries): YuppTV App
Some streaming platforms have lower-cost mobile-only subscriptions. Look for a data-efficient mode or low video quality settings on the app if you have limited data.
VPN Tips for Watching IPL 2026 Stream
Many international travelers use a VPN to access streaming services from their home country. If you currently have an active subscription to a streaming platform in your home country, you can use a VPN to virtually connect to servers in your home country.
Please note that some streaming services may block VPN users from accessing their service. Make sure to review the streaming service’s terms of service and follow all digital laws in your region. Streaming with a VPN may be illegal in some countries.
Listen to Live Commentary IPL 2026 Match
For Live commentary, you have a few options. Listen to All India Radio (AIR) for local coverage in India. If you are in another cricket-loving country, the local radio may play commentary of the match.
