Punjab Kings are looking to extend their perfect start to the season as they prepare to take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) this Tuesday in New Chandigarh.

The Punjab Kings have been the team to beat this year. They remain undefeated after seven matches, boasting six wins and one game that was rained out.

Their most recent performance was a historic victory over the Delhi Capitals.

In contrast, Rajasthan are struggling to find consistency.

After a terrific start to their campaign, RR have struggled in their recent games as they have lost two out of their last three matches.

RR will aim to get back to winning ways to keep themselves in the top half of the table and remain in the hunt for a playoff spot.

The PCA News Cricket Stadium is considered a balanced pitch, which helps both bowlers and batters. While fast bowlers get assistance from the surface, the pitch has historically produced some high-scoring games.

There are high chances of dew in the late evening, which can help the chasing side. The ball gets wet, and it becomes difficult for spinners to grip.

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The record for the highest team total belongs to MI, who posted 228/5 vs GT win in 2025.

The lowest total recorded here is 95 by KKR against PBKS in 2025.

Typically, a high-scoring ground due to its short boundaries and fast outfield, the average first-innings total at the PCA New Cricket Stadium is approximately 170.

Priyansh Arya holds this record with 103 runs from 42 balls against CSK in 2025.

The most economical and destructive spell on this ground was delivered by Yuzvendra Chahal, who took 4/28 for PBKS against KKR.

Priyansh Arya tops the charts for the most IPL runs scored at Chandigarh. He has amassed 315 runs at this venue. He is followed by

Arshdeep Singh has the record of scalping the most wickets in this venue with 13 wickets.

These are the four games scheduled for Chandigarh this season; the remaining PBKS home fixtures will move to Dharamsala.