RR vs PBKS IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Eye Home Win in Jaipur; Prabhasimran, Iyer led Punjab to the important clash.
The IPL 2025 caravan rolls in Jaipur, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) hosts Punjab Kings (PBK) in a clash with the opposite bet. Punjab is still in the playoff race and comes in the competition with speed and a dynamic batting order, while RR, already finished, will play for pride and will end a morale at the site of his house. The Indian Premier League (IPL), meanwhile, returns after suspension. Yesterday, we did not witness action to wash the RCB vs KKR match.
Matching details
- match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 60, IPL 2025
- Date time: May 18, 2025, 3:30 pm IST
- venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live telecast/streaming: Star Sports Network / Gehotstar
Match preview: RR VS PBK
Punjab Kings were inauspicious to wash their last match after scoring 122 in only 10.1 overs. But his aggressive batting blueprint remains intact. Initial combination of Priyash Arya And Prabhasimran Singh PBK has been given a malignant start in most matches. Captain Shreyas Iyer Continues anchoring the middle overs, while Shashank Singh And Azmatullah Omrajai Provide finishing kick.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are finishing a season to forget. He has struggled to maintain the rhythm, due to a large -scale a committing bowling unit and leading player absence. With Sanju Samson after an injury trimmed, RR will expect some batting stability. However, the bowling sentence has disturbed him, especially in Powerplay where he has become wickets in five matches this season.
Recent form
Punjab kings
PBks are looking fast, especially in Powerplay where they claim a 10.25-second strike rate in the tournament. The young opening pair of Arya and Prabhasimran have easily reduced new ball attacks, while Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera ensure stability. Attractively, the last loss of the PBKS season came a month ago! A win here will confirm his berth for a 99% knockout.
Rajasthan Royals
RR began the season with promise but stumbled in the form of injuries and the bowling of poor death took a toll. They have failed to shut down the winable games and have not found a consistent bowling unit. Yashsvi Jaiswal This season remains more than 70 average batting assets in victory. RR will rely on a Samson-Jaiswal-Parg Corps to take them deep in the innings. However, they already knock out, seven of their last eight matches have lost.
Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
| aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Nature | Balanced surface with topical lethargy |
| Average first inn scores | 165–175 |
| Dew factor | Unprocessed (afternoon game) |
| Batting effect | better soon; Slow in mid -overs |
| Spin aid | Medium, especially second half |
The surface of Jaipur is usually good for strokeplays, but there is a slight grip in the middle overs. Spinners may get some help, but the afternoon will also challenge fielding units due to excessive heat (40+° c).
Head-to-head: RR VS PBK
- Total Match: 29
- Rajasthan Royals win: 17
- Punjab Kings win: 12
- In Jaipur: RR has a slight increase, win 5 out of 8 matches against PBK at this site.
XI predicts to play
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson is ready to return, while Jofra Archer has dropped out of the final matches. Fazalhaq can slot Farooqi or Kwena Maphaka XI.
Potential XII:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C), Ryan Parag, Dhruv Jurael (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vanindu Hasranga, Mahesh Thekshana, Kush Madhwal, Kumar Kartwal, Kumar
Punjab kings
Foreign trio of Stoinis, Hardy and England is unavailable. Mich Owen and Bartlets have been added, while Kyle comes as a replacement of Jaimisson Lucky Ferguson.
Potential XII:
Prabhasimran Singh (WK), Priyash Arya, Mich Owen, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Vahera, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shej, Azmatullah Omrajai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chakha
Major matchups and data
- Sanju Samson vs. Arshdeep Singh: SR 188.09, rejected only once
- Pbks powerplay strike rate: 10.25 (second highest)
- RR powerplay bowling: The worst average in IPL 2025, wickets in 5 out of 12 matches
- Yashasvi Jaiswal in victory: AVG 70.5 vs 35.12 in defeat
Match prediction
Prophemed winners: Punjab Kings (75% chance)
While RR has the benefits and personal talent of the house in Jaiswal and Samson, their collective bowling failures have been exposed throughout the season. Punjab’s aggressive top orders and balanced bowling attacks – especially the form of Arshdeep and Chahal – make them favorite to win this match. PBK should walk away with points until RR’s batting is collectively clicking or the pitch spin Aids unexpectedly. Punjab’s batting is extremely strong, and they can easily aim for 25+ runs from any overall to 25+ runs.
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