Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals: Who will win​ - IPL 2025 59th Match 

This encounter promises drama, intensity, and potential upsets—just the thrill IPL fans crave as the league stage winds down.

Match Overview – RR vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match 59

Rajasthan Royals have had a forgettable season and are officially out of the playoff race, managing just 3 wins in 12 games. Nothing has clicked consistently for them—neither their top order, middle-order finishing, nor bowling attack. With injuries like the one to Jofra Archer hurting their rhythm, the Royals have faltered in crunch moments. However, with nothing to lose, RR may play fearless cricket and attempt to derail Punjab’s hopes of qualification.

Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are scripting one of their best seasons in IPL history. With 15 points from 11 matches, they sit comfortably in third place and are just one win away from securing a playoff spot. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, PBKS have finally found the right mix of aggression, consistency, and balance. With all three of their remaining matches being played in Jaipur, Punjab will fancy their chances of finishing in the top two.

Earlier this season, RR beat PBKS by a whopping 50-run margin, making this a high-stakes revenge game for Punjab.

Match Details

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 59, IPL 2025

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Date & Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:30 PM IST

Live Broadcast: JioStar Sports Network

Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App and Website)

Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface. The pitch has been hard with a slight grass covering, allowing good bounce and carry, perfect for stroke-makers. Powerplay overs are crucial for both sides as bowlers can extract early movement, but once the ball softens, batters can target the shorter boundaries square of the wicket.

In day games like this, dew isn’t expected to play a major role, though the dry conditions might bring spinners into play in the second innings. Recent matches at this venue have been high-scoring, and teams batting first have posted imposing totals.

Average 1st Innings Score in IPL 2025 at Venue: 200+

Wins Batting First: 3

Wins Chasing: 2

Weather Forecast: Hot and dry, ~38°C with low humidity

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head stats slightly favour the Rajasthan Royals, but the Punjab Kings have been the more consistent side this season.

Total Matches Played: 29

Rajasthan Royals Wins: 17

Punjab Kings Wins: 12

No Result/Tied: 0

First Match: April 21, 2008

Last Match: April 5, 2025 (RR won by 50 runs)

PBKS will be hungry for revenge, especially with playoff qualification on the line.

Predicted Playing XIs – RR vs PBKS

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi

3. Sanju Samson (C)

4. Riyan Parag

5. Dhruv Jurel (WK)

6. Shimron Hetmyer

7. Wanindu Hasaranga

8. Maheesh Theekshana

9. Fazalhaq Farooqi

10. Yudhvir Singh Charak

11. Akash Madhwal

Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

1. Prabhsimran Singh (WK)

2. Priyansh Arya

3. Shreyas Iyer (C)

4. Mitchell Owen

5. Nehal Wadhera

6. Shashank Singh

7. Kyle Jamieson

8. Marco Jansen

9. Azmatullah Omarzai

10. Yuzvendra Chahal

11. Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player: Harpreet Brar

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Players to Watch – Key Performers in RR vs PBKS

Probable Best Batter: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)

The Punjab opener has been in scintillating form this season. With 437 runs in 11 matches, including three consecutive half-centuries, he’s leading PBKS’ batting charts. His aggressive starts in the powerplay have often set the tone, and RR’s depleted bowling attack might struggle to contain him.

IPL 2025 Stats: 437 runs

Average: 43.70

Strike Rate: 146.25

Fifties: 4

Probable Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)

The former RR leg-spinner is having a brilliant campaign for his new franchise. With 14 wickets and a recent hat-trick against CSK, Chahal’s guile and experience make him a major threat. He knows the Jaipur pitch well and will relish the opportunity to bowl to a struggling RR middle order.

IPL 2025 Stats: 14 wickets in 11 matches

Economy: 7.05

Best Figures: 4/17

Match Prediction – Who Will Win RR vs PBKS?

Let’s break down both key match scenarios:

Scenario A: Rajasthan Royals Bat First

Powerplay Score: 60–70

Total Score: 215–220

Prediction: Punjab Kings to win

PBKS have the firepower to chase big totals, especially with Prabhsimran, Iyer, and Shashank Singh in good form. RR may start well, but their bowling has lacked bite in the second innings.

Scenario B: Punjab Kings Bat First

Powerplay Score: 50–60

Total Score: 210–215

Prediction: Punjab Kings to win

Even when batting first, PBKS’s bowlers like Chahal, Arshdeep, and Omarzai can defend totals with discipline. RR’s middle order hasn’t clicked consistently, making it difficult to chase under pressure.

Final RR vs PBKS Match Prediction: Punjab Kings to Win Match 59

Punjab Kings are the in-form team with momentum, depth, and clarity in roles. RR, meanwhile, are low on confidence and struggling to find the right combinations. Despite playing at home, Rajasthan is unlikely to match PBKS’s intensity or execution.

While cricket remains unpredictable, all signs point toward Punjab Kings securing their playoff spot with a win in Jaipur.

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