RR vs PBKS Who will win today, 59th Match, Top Batter and Bowler Tips – IPL 2025

RR vs PBKS Who will win, 59th Match IPL 2025?

RR vs PBKS Who will win today: Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will compete in the 59th T20 match of the Indian Premier League 2025.

Who will win today’s IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings?  Find out in our prediction for today’s RR vs. PBKS match. The Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings cricket match will be held on Sunday, May 18, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Match Details & Live Streaming

Match Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 59th T20 Match
Venue Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date and Time Sunday, May 18, 3:30 PM (IST)
Live Stream JioHotstar/Star Sports

Rajasthan vs Punjab Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

The Rajasthan Royals have had a challenging season, losing eight out of their twelve matches. Due to their poor performance, they are out of the top-four race. Recently, they lost a close contest against the Kolkata Knight Riders by 1 run.

The bowling attack for the team includes Jofra Archer, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Riyan Parag.

Rajasthan Royals Key Players:

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Yashasvi Jaiswal stands out as the team’s leading run-scorer, amassing a total of 473 runs so far

Riyan Parag: Skipper Riyan Parag played a remarkable inning of 95 runs on 45 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, including 6 fours and 8 sixes.

Jofra Archer: Archer has taken 11 wickets so far this season and also took 1 wicket against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Dhruv Jurel: Wicket keeper Dhruv Jurel maintains his average over 30.00 and can earn points from behind the stumps as well.

Maheesh Theekshana: With 11 wickets, Maheesh Theekshana is the second-highest wicket-taker for the Royals this season.


Punjab Kings (PBKS)

On Sunday afternoon, you should be ready for a great match in which the Punjab Kings lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals. As the tournament progresses, the effort to make it to the final four will intensify.

In their most recent match, PBKS defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs. Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh and Arshdeep Singh played an important role in Punjab Kings’ victory.

Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, and Yuzvendra Chahal will lead the bowling attack

Punjab Kings Key Players:

Prabhsimran Singh: Prabhsimran Singh was awarded Man of the Match for his explosive inning of 91 runs on 48 balls, in which 6 fours and 7 sixes were included.

Yuzvendra Chahal: Yuzvendra Chahal’s performance has been remarkable, as he made a hat-trick this season and has taken 14 wickets so far.

Josh Inglis: Josh English has the opportunity to play in place of Sanju Samson. He has participated in six matches so far and scored 30 runs off 14 balls in the last match.

Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep Singh is currently the leading wicket-taker for the Punjab Kings this season, with a total of 16 wickets.

Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer is the 2nd highest run-scorer for the PBKS this season, with having batting average of over 50.00.


Rajasthan vs Punjab: Probable Playing 11

Rajasthan Royals Probable XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Kunal Rathore, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal

Punjab Kings Probable XI:

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis (WK), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar


Rajasthan vs Punjab Today IPL Match Prediction

Expected the Highest run scorer for RR in the match.

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Riyan Parag
Expected the Highest run scorer for PBKS in the match.

  • Prabhsimran Singh
  • Shreyas Iyer
Who will pick the most wickets for RR in the match?

  • Jofra Archer
  • Maheesh Theekshana
Who will pick the most wickets for PBKS in the match?

  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Yuzvendra Chahal
Team Scores Prediction

  • Rajasthan Royals – 160+
  • Punjab Kings – 180+
Which Team Will score more sixes?

  • Punjab Kings
Which Team Will score more fours?

  • Punjab Kings

Who will win today’s IPL match between RR vs PBKS?

  • Rajasthan Royals has won 3 matches and is currently at ninth place in the point table.
  • Rajasthan Royals have the advantage of playing at their home ground.
  • Punjab Kings, with eight wins, is currently at third place in the point table.
  • In head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan Royals have won 17 matches out of 29, while the Punjab Kings have won 12.
  • Overall, the Punjab Kings seem to be the more balanced side compared to the Rajasthan Royals.

We are backing Punjab Kings to win!

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