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Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face off in the 59th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Rajasthan, no longer in contention for the playoffs, will take the field to disrupt Punjab’s campaign and end their own season with a statement. With no pressure on their shoulders, RR have the freedom to play bold and expressive cricket. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remains a vital cog at the top, will be expected to provide a strong start, while the rest of the batting lineup aims to find form. With Jofra Archer ruled out due to injury, the bowling attack faces added responsibility but will be determined to put in a spirited performance.
PBKS, currently sitting comfortably with 15 points from 11 games, are just a step away from sealing a spot in the playoffs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer has led the charge with consistent and commanding performances at the crease. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, has delivered under pressure. PBKS will look to carry their momentum forward, but they’ll be wary of an RR side with nothing to lose and everything to prove.
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 29| RR won: 17 | PBKS won: 12 | No result: 0
RR vs PBKS Match Details:
- Date and Time: May 18, 3:30 pm IST/10:00 am GMT
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report:
This encounter will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The venue is historically known for its balanced pitch, offering help to both batters and bowlers depending on the conditions. Early on, there might be some seam movement for pacers, while spinners could come into play in the middle overs. However, the pitch tends to flatten out as the match progresses, making it easier for batters to play their strokes in the second innings. One of the most telling statistics about this venue is the significant advantage enjoyed by teams chasing, making it clear that the captain winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Jofra Archer, Yuzvendra Chahal
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Shreyas Iyer (vc)
- Choice 2: Priyansh Arya (c), Yuzvendra Chahal (vc)
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RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Marcus Stoinis, Maheesh Theekshana, Nehal Wadhera, Shubhman Dubey
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 18, 03:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson , Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazal Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma.
Punjab Kings: Aaron Hardie, Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Harnoor Singh Pannu, Harpreet Brar, Josh Inglis, Kuldeep Sen, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishnu Vinod, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal
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