Rajasthan Royals face Punjab Kings in Match 10 of IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Saturday 4 April 2026, starting at 15:30 IST (UTC+5:30). Sawai Mansingh Stadium holds 30,000 and is one of Rajasthan’s most significant sporting venues; the afternoon slot means the Jaipur heat will be a factor in team selection and energy levels.

Rajasthan Royals are the IPL’s inaugural champions, having won the first edition in 2008. Punjab Kings have not won an IPL title across their history, making this a contest between a club with proven championship pedigree and one still pursuing its first. Sanju Samson’s captaincy brings local pride to the Jaipur side; both teams are known for their aggressive batting approaches and have historically produced high-scoring encounters.

The 15:30 IST afternoon start at Sawai Mansingh Stadium means the pitch is likely to offer more bounce and pace early, with the surface potentially easing as shadows lengthen. Both teams’ analysts will have prepared specific batting approaches for the two phases of the innings.

Rajasthan Royals’ home record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is among the strongest of any franchise at their home venue. The Jaipur crowd, vocal and knowledgeable, creates an atmosphere that consistently unsettles visiting sides who underestimate the ground’s hostility.

For Punjab Kings, arriving at a ground where the home team has a clear structural advantage requires them to win the toss and bat first, setting a total large enough to withstand the crowd noise in the Royals’ chase.

When is Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings? The match starts at 15:30 IST (UTC+5:30) on 4 April 2026. UK fans in London watch at 11:00 BST (UTC+1). Australian fans in Sydney tune in at 20:00 AEDT (UTC+11). Viewers on the US East Coast catch it at 06:00 EDT (UTC-4). For real-time conversions, check India time and Jaipur time.

Sawai Mansingh Stadium is the home of pink-city cricket, set in Jaipur amid the Aravalli hills. The 30,000-capacity venue has hosted some of the IPL’s most memorable afternoon contests. Power-hitting, spin strategy, and death-over execution at the highest intensity are the defining elements of IPL cricket at this ground, and both captains will plan aggressively from the first over.