Result

IPLT20

Rajasthan Royals

Punjab Kings

209/7 in 20.0

219/5 in 20.0


Punjab Kings won by 10 runs

May 18, 202510:00 AM59th MatchSawai Mansingh Stadium - Jaipur, India

Punjab Kings won by 10 runs

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – IPL 2025, 59th Match

Written by: Archana Luthria • 16.05.2025

Team form (Last 5 matches)

Rajasthan Royals

W
L
L
L
W

Punjab Kings

L
W
L
W
L

Match Preview

After a sudden decision to abandon Punjab’s previous match, they are back in action this season as they try to book a place in the playoffs. With 15 points in 11 matches, they are relatively comfortably placed, and a win here will almost certainly take them through.

On the other side are the Rajasthan Royals, who have already been eliminated from the race to the next stage. Nevertheless, as they return to their home turf, they still have a chance to redeem themselves and exit the tournament on a positive note by winning the last couple of matches.

Team Stats

Rajasthan RoyalsVsPunjab Kings
10Matches Played10
30%Win70%
181Average Score 183
212Highest Score 245
117Lowest Score98
(Last 10 Matches)

Head to Head Record

TeamsMatches Won
Rajasthan Royals7
Punjab Kings3
(Last 10 Matches)

Probable Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals Expected Playing 11

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

Punjab Kings Expected Playing 11

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

Also Check: RR vs PBKS Match Prediction

Injuries & Illnesses

Both teams are awaiting confirmation regarding the availability of some of their key players, including Sanju Samson, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, and Josh Inglis.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report suggests that the conditions are likely to be good for batting. The flat surface is devoid of any grass, and the bowlers are likely to have a tough time here. While the new ball might do a bit, the bowlers will have to be very accurate with their line and length.

The conditions will remain warm and dry, and there is no chance of any rain. Also, since the conditions are dry, dew is unlikely to play a factor.

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Prabhsimran Singh is the top pick in this category. He is in excellent form and is also the leading run-scorer for the Kings.

Batters

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and Priyansh Arya are the obvious selections. As the pitch is likely to be conducive for batting, they can earn plenty of points.

All Rounders

Riyan Parag has done an excellent job for RR, especially with the bat. We are also picking up Wanindu Hasaranga. While he hasn’t been in the best of form, Hasaranga has the potential to play an important role with the bat and the ball.

Bowlers

Since two of our all-rounders can spin the ball, we are selecting two seamers here in Arshdeep Singh and Jofra Archer. We are also picking up Chahal to bring balance to the bowling attack.

RR vs PBKS Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

There are quite a few contenders for the post of captain of the team, but we will go with Yashasvi Jaiswal here. He has been a consistent performer with the bat and could play another big knock here.

Vice-Captain

The vice-captain of our team is Shreyas Iyer. He has batted brilliantly in the middle order and is also quite sharp in the field.

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RR vs PBKS Team Expert Advice

We have selected plenty of batsmen for our team as we feel that the surface will be good to bat on. Since the conditions are likely to be dry, we have selected only two specialist seamers, along with 3 seamers who balance out the bowling attack.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Riyan Parag has 511 points from the last 5 matches at an average of 102 points per game.

Most Runs

Prabhsimran Singh (487), Yashasvi Jaiswal (473), Priyansh Arya (417)

Most Wickets

Arshdeep Singh (16), Yuzvendra Chahal (14), Maheesh Theekshana (11)

Most Sixes

Priyansh Arya (28), Shreyas Iyer (27), Riyan Parag (26)

Best Strike Rate

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (209.45), Priyansh Arya (194.85), Shreyas Iyer (180.80)

Best Economy Rate

Riyan Parag (7.86), Arshdeep Singh (8.00), Marco Jansen (8.79)

OCBscores writer and Cricket Strategist Archana
Archana LuthriaCricket Strategist

Archana Luthria is a cricket strategist who deeply understands the game's intricacies. A former player herself, Archana brings a player's perspective to her analysis. She's worked with various cricket teams and academies, honing her skills in game planning and execution.

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