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The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 59th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on 18 May 2025 at 03:30 PM IST.

 

Rajasthan Royals

 

The Rajasthan Royals are already knocked out of the IPL 2025 tournament, they will be heading into this match on the back of a two-match losing streak. Riyan Parag's side suffered a disappointing 1-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the last match. As they are already out of the tournament, they would be looking with a positive intent and try out their remaining bench strength. 

 

Punjab Kings

 

Punjab Kings are well-placed and are showing strength in the playoffs race. They are coming into this match after beating Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs. The batting lineup features exceptional in-form talents like Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya and the skipper Shreyas Iyer himself. Shreyas Iyer's side is currently sitting at the 3rd spot in the IPL 2025 points table with 15 points, they will have a fair chance to move to the top of the IPL 2025 table.

 

Pitch Report

 

A high-scoring game is likely to take place in Jaipur. The Sawai Mansingh surface often helps the batters to produce a run-fest. The average first innings score at this surface in this year's IPL is 176.5. Spinners and medium pacers will likely get a lot of assistance here in this match.

 

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Sawai Mansingh

 

RR vs PBKS head-to-head at Sawai Mansingh
Matches Played	6
Won by Rajasthan Royals	5
Won by Punjab Kings	1
No Result	0
Tied	0

 

Probable XI

 

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Mphaka.

 

(Impact Subs: Kumar Karthikeya, Tushar Deshpande, Nitish Rana, Ashok Sharma)

 

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya.

 

(Impact Subs: Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Musheer Ahmed Khan, Harnoor Singh)

 

Must-Pick Players for RR vs PBKS

 

Top Wicketkeeper to Pick

 

• Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh has been in terrific form this IPL 2025. He has played 11 matches this season so far and has scored 437 runs, including three half-centuries in the last four outings. He scored 91 runs in the last match against LSG. He can play a crucial role in your team if added.

 

Top Batters to Pick

 

• Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR: This 23-year-old left-hander has returned to his form in his style, smashing four fifties in his last five matches. He has scored 473 in 12 matches at a strike rate of 154.58. His last five innings include two half-centuries. His addition to your team will surely benefit you. 

 

• Shreyas Iyer | PBKS: Shreyas Iyer has been in top form this season of IPL 2025 and would be a good pick for your fantasy XI. He has added 405 runs in 11 matches so far at an average of 50.63. He scored a brilliant 45-run knock against LSG in the last match. He will look to continue his good form going into this match.

 

Top All-Rounders to Pick

 

• Riyan Parag | RR: Riyan Parag has played 12 innings this season and has scored 377 runs at a strike rate of 170.59, and would be eager to play a big knock for his team here. In the last match against KKR, he scored 95 runs from just 45 balls but failed to finish the match for his team. He should be included in your fantasy team.

 

• Marco Jansen | PBKS: One of the few all-rounders in world cricket who is capable of winning matches single-handedly. This is exactly what he is doing in this tournament. He has scored 75 runs so far and has taken 11 wickets, including one wicket against LSG in the last match. He should be included in your fantasy XI.

 

Top Bowlers to Pick

 

• Maheesh Theekshana | RR: Theekshana has not taken wickets up to his standards, but he has been looking good to go in the rest of the upcoming matches. He played the last match against KKR and took one wicket. In 11 matches of IPL 2025, he has taken 11 wickets in total. 

 

• Arshdeep Singh | PBKS: Arshdeep Singh is one of the finest bowlers in the T20 format. He has been doing well this season as well with the ball. In 11 matches till now, he has taken 16 wickets. He is a must-have player in your fantasy team.

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