IPL 2025: Match 59, RR vs PBKS Cricket Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between RR vs PBKS of IPL 2025?

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 18th May 2025 at 03:30 PM IST.

 

Rajasthan Royals

 

The Rajasthan Royals have had a challenging season, languishing at the bottom of the table with just three wins from 12 matches. With playoff hopes dashed, RR will aim to play the role of spoilers in their final home game. The team has shown glimpses of brilliance, notably from young talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who became the youngest centurion in IPL history earlier this season. However, injuries to key players like Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma have hampered their campaign. Despite a strong head-to-head record against PBKS at home, RR will need a collective effort to end their season on a high note.

 

Punjab Kings

 

Currently third on the points table with 15 points from 11 matches, PBKS are eyeing a top-two finish to secure a favorable position in the playoffs. Their opening duo, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, have been instrumental, amassing a combined 534 runs this season. The bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh, who recently became PBKS's all-time leading wicket-taker, adds depth to the squad. Despite missing some overseas players, PBKS remain a formidable side with balanced performances across departments. 

 

Match Details

 

RR vs PBKS Match Details
Venue	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date and Time	18 May, 3:30 PM IST
Live Broadcast Details	Star Sports
Live Streaming Details	JioHotstar (app and website)

 

 

Pitch Report

 

A high-scoring game is anticipated with minimal assistance from the toss. 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 are likely to get a good amount of assistance here in this match.

 

Head-to-Head Record

 

H2H Records - RR vs PBKS in IPL
Total Matches	29
Won by Rajasthan Royals	17
Won by Punjab Kings	11
Tied	1
No Result	0

 

Probable Playing 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)

 

 

Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last five matches at this venue, the toss-winning teams had decided to bat on three occasions and for twice, the toss-winning team has opted to bowl first..

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• Out of 131 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first teams have registered just 52 wins to their name, while the fielding first sides have registered 77 victories. By looking at the recent toss history and stats at this venue, it will be fair to say that fielding first teams have more advantage as compared to batting first.

 

Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: Rajasthan Royals (opts to bowl first)

• Power-Play Score: 55-65

• PBKS Total: 190-210

• Match Winner: Punjab Kings

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner:  Punjab Kings (opts to bowl first)

• Power-Play Score: 40-50

• RR Total: 170-190

• Match Winner:  Punjab Kings

 

Who will win the match between RR vs PBKS?

 

Punjab Kings have been excellent in terms of their form before the tournament stopped, while RR are going through a tough season as they are already out of the playoff qualification race. The head-to-head contest between the two is dominated by the Rajasthan Royals but Punjab Kings is likely to win this match and come on top.