RR vs PBKS IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Eye Home Win in Jaipur; Prabhsimran directed the accusation of Iyer Punjab in a significant conflict.
The IPL 2025 caravan enters Jaipur, where Rajasthan Royals (RR), where he hosts the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the conflict with opposite bets. Punjab is still in the playoff race and the momentum and a dynamic stroke in the competition, while the already eliminated RR will play for a morale -strengthening finish in their homes. In the meantime, the Indian Premier League (IPL) returns after being suspended. Yesterday, RCB vs Kkr match was washed because we could not witness the action.
Match details
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, match 60, IPL 2025
- Date and time: 18 May 2025, 15:30 IST
- Space: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live broadcast/flow: Star Sports Network / Jiohotstar
Matching Preview: RR etc. PBKS
Punjab kings were unlucky to see that their last matches were washed after only 122 points in 10.1 at sea. However, aggressive stroke plans remain intact. Opening combination Priyansh Arya And Prabhsimran Singh PBKs made a great start in most matches. Captain Shreyas Iyer While continuing to anchor the midfielder Shank single And Azmatullah Omarzai Get the last hit.
Rajasthan Royals endures a season to forget. They struggled to maintain rhythm due to an overwhelming bowling unit and key player absenteeism. When Sanju Samson returns after a injury, RR hopes to stability. However, Bowling weaknesses disturbed them in PowerPlay, where they went without a small door in five games this season.
Last form
Punjab Kings
PBKs seemed sharp in the PowerPlay, where the tournament had the best 10.25 strike rate of the tournament. Arya and Prabhsimran’s young opening duo easily reduce new ball attacks, while Shreyas Iyer and Wadhera stability. In a fascinating way, the last loss of the PBKs came a month ago! A win here, 99% would confirm their quays for knockouts.
Rajasthan Royals
RR began to promise the season, but fell due to injuries and bad death bowling. They could not close the winable games and could not find a consistent bowling unit. Yashasvi Jaiswal The biggest stroke continues to be the presence of more than 70 average this season. RR will rely on a Samson-Jaiswal-Parag core to take them to the depths of landing. However, they had lost seven of their last eight games.
Pitch Report: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
| Opinion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nature | Occasionally balanced surface |
| Average 1. Han score | 165-175 |
| Dew factor | Not possible (afternoon game) |
| Stroke effect | Better early; Slows down in the middle sea |
| Spin assistance | Moderate, especially the second half |
The Jaipur surface is usually powered for StokePlay, but it tends to slightly grasp at the middle sea. The yarns can find some help, but the afternoon conditions will also challenge Fieling units due to excessive heat (40+° C).
Head head: rr vs pbks
- Total matches: 29
- Rajasthan Royals wins: 17
- Punjab Kings win: 12
- In Jaipur: RR has a light edge that won 5 of the 8 matches against PBKs in this place.
XIS predicted to play
Rajasthan Royals
While Sanju Samson was preparing to return, Jofra Archer came out of the last matches. Fazalhaq Farooqi or Kwena Maphaka can enter XI.
Possible Xii:
Vaibhav Sureavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana
Punjab Kings
Stoinis, Hardie and Inglis are not present in the overseas trio. While Mitch Owen and Bartlett are added, Kyle Jamieson Lockie Ferguson replaces.
Possible Xii:
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Piyansh Arya, Mitch Owen, Shreyas Iyer (C), Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Syriansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Charahal, Xavier Bartlettt
Key Matching and Statistics
- Sanju Samson vs Arshdeep Singh: SR 188.09, only once rejected
- PBKS PowerPlay strike ratio: 10.25 (Higher 2)
- RR PowerPlay Bowling: The worst average in IPL 2025 is small in 5 out of 12 matches
- Yashasvi Jaiswal wins: AVG 35.12 defeat against 70.5
Match Estimation
Estimated Winning: Punjab Kings (75% Chance)
RR, Jaiswal and Samson have home advantage and individual brightness, while collective Bowling failures were exposed to the season. Punjab’s aggressive upper row and balanced bowling attack – especially the Arshdeep and Chahal form – make favorites for them to win this match. RR stroke clicks must be distanced by PBKS points unless the field does not help return unexpectedly. Punjab’s kick is extremely strong and they can easily target 25+ running over total.
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