Rajasthan Royals Set New Records in IPL 2025 Match Against Punjab Kings
In an exhilarating IPL 2025 match, Rajasthan Royals faced Punjab Kings in Jaipur, where they not only chased down a formidable score but also set new records. The Royals became the fastest team to reach 50 runs in just 2.5 overs and broke their own powerplay scoring record by amassing 89 runs. This thrilling encounter showcased the prowess of their opening batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made a remarkable impact right from the start. Read on to discover more about this exciting match and the records set by the Royals.
| May 18, 2025, 19:00 IST
Exciting Match Between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings
The 59th match of IPL 2025 is taking place in Jaipur, featuring Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. Batting first, Punjab Kings scored 219 runs, losing 5 wickets in their 20 overs. In response, Rajasthan Royals' opening batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made a sensational start, showcasing their intent with aggressive shots right from the first over. Thanks to their performance, the Royals achieved a significant milestone during the powerplay.
Rajasthan Royals have become the fastest team to reach 50 runs in IPL 2025, accomplishing this feat in just 2.5 overs against Punjab Kings. Previously, Punjab Kings had reached 50 runs in three overs against Hyderabad, while Bengaluru had achieved this against Delhi. This marks the second-fastest team half-century in IPL history for Rajasthan.
In the match against Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals also broke their own record for the most runs scored during the powerplay. They amassed 89 runs in this phase, surpassing their earlier record of 87 runs set against Gujarat in the current season.