RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11: 59th Match, IPL 2025
The 59th match of the IPL 2025 will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, where Rajasthan Royals will take on Punjab Kings.
For Rajasthan, this match might not change their fate in the tournament, but it surely gives them a chance to play party spoiler.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have everything to play for, they’re right in the mix for that top spot.
Here’s RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction and Match Preview.
Rajasthan Royals have had a disappointing season. Injuries and a lack of consistency from their core players have kept them from finding any momentum.
With just 3 wins from 12 matches, they’re sitting near the bottom of the points table and are officially out of playoff contention. However, there’s still pride to play for.
The injury to Sanju Samson really shook things up. But out of that crisis, a new star has emerged, a 14-year-old opener who’s been grabbing attention with the bat.
Riyan Parag, now the skipper, finally exploded in the last match with a jaw-dropping six sixes in a row. Unfortunately, that brilliance has come too late in the season.
Jofra Archer has looked sharp at times, clocking pace and picking up wickets, but consistency has been missing.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have been a well-oiled unit under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership.
Having played 11 games with 7 wins, one no-result, and just 3 losses, they’re looking strong in 3rd place. A win today could put them in the top two, a massive advantage going into the playoffs.
The top-order has fired when it mattered. Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Shreyas Iyer have all contributed match-winning knocks at different points.
Their ability to set up or chase totals has been one of the main reasons for PBKS’s success this season.
On the bowling side, Yuzvendra Chahal seems to be finding that old magic again. Even though he hasn’t always completed his 4-over quota, the overs he has bowled have been impactful.
Arshdeep Singh continues to shine with the new ball and in the death overs, taking crucial wickets and containing runs when the pressure is on.
It’s a classic clash of a team that’s playing for pride vs a team that’s chasing the title.
If you’re building your RR vs PBKS Dream11 team, stay tuned for insights on playing XIs, pitch conditions, and player form.
RR vs PBKS Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 59th Match, Indian Premier League, 2025. |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time | May 18, 03:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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RR vs PBKS Pitch Report
| Matches Played | 61 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 22 (36.07%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 39 (63.93%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 33 (54.10%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 28 (45.90%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 113* V Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) |
| Best Bowling | 6/14 Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals) |
| Highest Team Innings | 217 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 59 (Rajasthan Royals) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 199/7 (Gujarat Titans) |
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, has offered plenty for the batters this season.
It’s generally flat, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat, which makes stroke play easier.
We’ve seen multiple high-scoring matches here, especially when the top order settles in during the powerplay.
That said, seamers have found some assistance early on, especially under lights.
If there’s a bit of grass or cloud cover, pacers with good control can exploit a swing in the first few overs. But once the ball gets old, it becomes all about variations and slower deliveries.
In short, it’s a batting-friendly surface, but a smart bowler who mixes it up well can still have an impact, particularly in the death overs. Expect another big total if the top order from either side gets going.
Last Matches Stats:
13th April 2025
RR 173/4 (20), RCB 175/1 (17.3)
19th April 2025
LSG 180/5 (20), RR 178/5 (20)
28th April 2025
GT 209/4 (20), RR 212/2 (15.5)
1st May 2025
MI 217/2 (20), RR 117 (16.1)
Weather Report of Jaipur
There’s no rain expected, so weather interruptions are highly unlikely. The temperature should hover around 37 degrees Celsius, and the humidity will stay around 25%, which means it’s going to be dry and quite hot.
This kind of weather could dry the pitch out even more, making it better for batters early on, but also helping spinners grip the ball later in the innings.
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Live Streaming
You can catch all the live action of the Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings match on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.
If you’re looking to follow live stats and updates, the Cricgram app has the full live scorecard with detailed fantasy insights too.
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 28
Rajasthan Royals Wins: 16
Punjab Kings Wins: 12
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Recent Form
| Rajasthan Royals | L | L | W | L | L |
| Punjab Kings | W | W | NR | L | W |
Team News
Rajasthan Royals
Jofra Archer hasn’t joined the squad after a short IPL suspension. Nandre Burger will replace him.
Sandeep Sharma is injured.
Sanju Samson is fit to play and will take charge of the captaincy.
Punjab Kings
Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie and Josh Inglis haven’t joined back.
Mitch Owen might play today.
Kyle Jamieson might get a game.
RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing 11
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Sanju Samson (c)
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Shubham Dubey
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Akash Madhwal
- Kwena Maphaka/Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Tushar Deshpande
Note: Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Akash Madhwal will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Akash Madhwal and Tushar Deshpande.
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Mitch Owen
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Xavier Bartlett/Kyle Jamieson
Note: Priyansh Arya and Yuzvendra Chahal will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen.
Top Dream11 Picks for RR vs PBKS – IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals Best Players:
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 65 M, 2080 R, 34.09 A
Riyan Parag (c): 82 M, 1550 R, 26.72 A +6 W
Sanju Samson: 175 M, 4643 R, 30.9 A
Wanindu Hasaranga: 35 M, 81 R, 5.78 A + 45W
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 5 M, 155 R, 31.00 A
Punjab Kings Best Players:
Shreyas Iyer (c): 127 M, 3532 R, 33.63 A
Prabhsimran Singh: 45 M, 1193 R, 26.51 A
Priyansh Arya: 11 M, 347 R, 31.5 A
Arshdeep Singh: 76 M, 31 R, 5.16 A + 92 W
Marco Jansen: 32 M, 141 R, 14.10 A + 31 W
Yuzvendra Chahal: 171 M, 37 R, 5.28 A +219 W
RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: S Samson, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: S Iyer (C), Y Jaiswal (Vc), P Arya, V Suryavanshi/A Omarzai
All-Rounders: W Hasaranga, R Parag, M Jansen
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Y Chahal
RR vs PBKS Expert Fantasy Cricket Tips to Build Best Dream11 Team
- You can pick Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Azmatullah Omarzai.
- If RR Bowl first, then you can try Akash Madhwal or Tushar Deshpande
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Shreyas Iyer
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
- M Jansen
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FAQs
Where Can I Get RR vs PBKS live Scorecard?
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Squads
Rajasthan Royals Squad
Dhruv Jurel (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kumar Kartikeya, Nandre Burger, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Sanju Samson, Kunal Singh Rathore, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Ashok Sharma.
Punjab Kings Squad
Josh Inglis (wk), Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Yash Thakur, Kyle Jamieson, Xavier Bartlett, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Praveen Dubey, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Singh.
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