Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: IPL 2025 Match Preview and Key Insights

The Punjab Kings are set to take on the Rajasthan Royals in the 59th match of IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. With PBKS currently in 3rd place and RR struggling at 9th, this match promises to be thrilling. Key players like Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson will be pivotal for their teams. The pitch is expected to favor batsmen, while the weather will be sunny and warm. Will PBKS maintain their strong form, or can RR pull off an upset? Read on for all the details.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 18, 2025, 13:02 IST

Match Overview

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to clash with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 59th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This exciting encounter will take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Current Standings

As it stands, PBKS occupies the 3rd position with seven victories out of 11 matches, while RR is struggling at the 9th spot with just three wins from 12 games.

Match Details

RR vs PBKS Match 59: Match Details

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

Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Time: 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema

Head-to-Head Record

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats (H2H) in IPL

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches	29
Won by Rajasthan Royals	17
Won by Punjab Kings	12
Tied/NR	0
Last 5 Matches Result	RR: 3, PBKS: 2

In their last five encounters, Rajasthan Royals have emerged victorious three times, including a recent win against Punjab Kings by 50 runs.

Team Previews

RR vs PBKS: Team Preview for Match 59

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

With Sanju Samson back as captain after passing his fitness test, Rajasthan Royals are looking to finish the season strong despite being out of playoff contention. They will miss Jofra Archer but aim to secure wins in their remaining matches.

Key Players of RR: Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings have had a commendable IPL 2025 season, currently holding the 3rd position. Iyer, along with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, has been instrumental in their batting success. On the bowling side, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal have been key contributors.

Key PBKS Players: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh

Probable Playing XI

Probable Playing XI for RR vs PBKS Match 59

RR Expected XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (capt), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal

Impact Subs: Yudhvir Charak

PBKS Expected XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar

Impact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshk

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Pitch & Weather Report for RR vs PBKS Match 59

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is known for being favorable to batsmen, and this trend is expected to continue. However, as the match progresses, spinners may find some assistance from the dry surface.

Weather Report

On match day, Jaipur is expected to experience sunny weather with temperatures soaring to around 37°C, and no rain is anticipated.

Conclusion

Heading into this match, Punjab Kings are favored due to their strong performance throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will rely on Sanju Samson's leadership to guide them, while Shreyas Iyer's form will be crucial for PBKS.