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Riyan Parag Wins Toss, RR Elects to Bowl vs Unbeaten PBKS
28 Apr
Summary
- Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bowl.
- Punjab Kings remain the sole unbeaten team with 13 points.
- The Mullanpur pitch is known as a batter's paradise with high scores.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first against the unbeaten Punjab Kings in Match 40 of IPL 2026. This decision was made at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.
Punjab Kings, the only team remaining undefeated with 13 points, will bat first. This marks the first time in three matches they are setting a target. The Mullanpur pitch is described as a batter's paradise, averaging 212 for the first innings this season.
Both teams have adjusted their lineups. Punjab Kings' lineup includes Shreyas Iyer as captain, while Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag leads. The Royals' bowling strategy focuses on containing Punjab's openers before their chase. Overcast skies were noted, but the toss proceeded without delay.
