RR vs PBKS Match Preview

Match 59th of the IPL 2025 pits the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday in Jaipur. RR's season hasn't gone as planned—they've won three of ten games and lost the other seven. However, they will bring some momentum into this match after thrashing the Gujarat Titans in their previous outing. Punjab, on the other hand, is flying high, sitting 3rd in the table after five consecutive victories. With RR on their home turf and fresh from a much-needed victory, they'll be confident in their ability to put up a fight against PBKS.

RR vs PBKS Match Details 

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings –59th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Date & Time: 18th May 2025 at 03:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

RR vs PBKS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

RR vs PBKS Pitch Report

It will be a good batting surface, allowing batsmen to hit through the lines. Bowlers will have a difficult time on this wicket and must bowl well to reap rewards. The average first-inning score is 198 runs, and teams batting first should aim for 185 or more to feel comfortable on this surface.

RR vs PBKS Weather Report

The weather will not be an issue on matchday. Temperatures are anticipated to be very warm, with sunny skies overhead. There is also no chance of precipitation.  

RR vs PBKS Last Five Matches

RR ( Rajasthan Royals )	W W W W W
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	L W L L W

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	RR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	30	16	15	0	1
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Rajasthan Royals

• Yashasvi Jaiswal – Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten at 70 off 40, helping seal the win in style.
• Jofra Archer –  Jofra Archer has done the majority of the heavy lifting, taking 10 wickets at 9.57 economy.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer – Shreyas Iyer has scored 387 runs in 9 games, averaging 61 and striking at 169.44.
• Arshdeep Singh –  Arshdeep Singh has begun to find his groove again - he is the team's top wicket-taker, with 16 wickets..

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Prabhsimran Singh(VC), Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Prabhsimran Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shreyas Iyer(C), Priyansh Arya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag(VC), Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer

Vice-captain – Prabhsimran Singh, Riyan Parag

Wicketkeeper – Prabhsimran Singh

RR vs PBKS Probable Winners:

The Rajasthan Royals will be buoyed by their recent victory, but they still have a few issues to address before facing a fiery Punjab Kings side. If Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal do not click soon, RR may be in trouble again. Their attacks have also been inconsistent. PBKS, on the other hand, are in full swing with 5 consecutive victories and appear difficult to beat. They have good balance and are playing confidently. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal must start against Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh if Rajasthan is to have a chance. If they don't, Punjab will most likely face another one. Considering the team combination, Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.