Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard

Rajasthan Royals have won 17 IPL matches out of 29 contested, while Punjab Kings have secured 12 victories – something Rajasthan Royals would like to continue on home turf.

Jofra Archer’s menacing bowling enabled RR to secure an easy victory. He took three wickets including those of Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer, which proved crucial in the punjab kings vs rajasthan royals match scorecard.

RR vs PBKS

Indian Premier League returns after its week-long hiatus, featuring an eagerly anticipated clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), led by Riyan Parag of Riyan Parag’s side against Shreyas Iyer’s high-flying side at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. These fierce rivalries have produced many exciting matches in recent history, but RR may hold an edge due to more consistently successful fielding performances and tactics.

PBKS have kept up their strong form despite losing key players such as Jofra Archer and Sanju Samson, maintaining a place among the top two. Their recent win against Lucknow Super Giants was impressive on both fields and in front of home supporters; and will aim to continue that impressive performance at their own stadium.

RBKS will face an enormous test against Rajasthan, who have been dogged by injuries and are struggling for momentum. Their playoff hopes appear all but dead after only three wins out of 12 matches; nonetheless they will attempt to salvage some pride while looking out for players they would like to keep for next season.

Match Prediction Jaipur’s weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions without any chance of rainfall, with no signs of wet ground surface conditions expected for play. Given RBKS’ powerful batting lineup and RR’s struggle at the top of their order, an expected high score could result.

RBKS’s batting order has shown great promise over the last month, with both Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh hitting back-to-back half centuries and Nehal Wadhera providing stability at the top of their respective orders.

However, much will depend on the fitness of Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis who have both been ruled out due to injuries. Without them on the pitch, it will fall on other international players for RBKS to step up and contribute; furthermore, their bench strength, including players such as Virender Sehwag, Kwibhav Suryavanshi, and Rohit Sharma needs to show improvement as well.

Match Prediction

Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings’ clash is always one of the most anticipated matches in Indian Premier League. Over time, their rivalry has produced some incredible games with exciting finishes. Over 29 matches between these teams in IPL history alone, Rajasthan Royals currently lead with 17 wins on head-to-head record; fans love watching both teams play one another as it always promises an entertaining matchup!

This edition of this match saw a high-scoring clash between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Punjab Kings batted first, posting 221 runs with KL Rahul scoring 91 off 50 balls to lead their innings while Sanju Samson added 64 off 43 balls for another contribution from this team. But Harpreet Brar stole the show by taking an incredible 3/22 bowling performance which allowed Punjab Kings to secure an 11 run victory against RR.

Rajasthan Royals struggled early, scoring just 147 runs in their first innings – which wasn’t enough to defend. However, thanks to Shane Watson’s unbeaten 76 in the second innings and Jofra Archer’s excellent spell that netted three wickets at just under 23 runs per over, their score rose considerably and helped secure them an 11-run victory.

Rajasthan Royals will look to avoid another home defeat when they play PBKS at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 18th 2025. This match will be broadcast live via JioHotstar app and website starting at 10 am with ball by ball commentary available online; fans can also follow all the latest developments via Twitter with real time commentary updates and real time commentaries available there as well.

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Punjab Kings have found their groove after two impressive wins, and will hope for a top-two finish to increase their playoff chances. On the other hand, visitors are yet to find their footing and will aim to avoid another slow start like their initial one.

Head-to-head play between these teams has been fiercely competitive, with most games ending in draws. The defending champions have managed 12 victories out of 28 match-ups against their Royal counterparts while they themselves have claimed 16 triumphs against them.

Punjab have an impressive team with Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh and Arshdeep Singh all producing impressive performances with their bat. Additionally, bowlers such as Prithvi Shaw and Kuldeep Yadav have made an impactful mark.

Royals RR have relied heavily on captain Sanju Samson’s immense scoring in three matches, notching 236 runs across three innings. Other key performers include Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis who have also shown promise. Unfortunately for them however, their middle order remains weak – they lost Jofra Archer which dealt a severe blow.

The Royals may be at risk of missing out on a playoff spot, but players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jofra Archer can turn the tide of any match. Following their loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Rajasthan are keen on capitalizing on being back home and taking advantage of home advantage – especially at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium where its pitches should offer pace and bounce – that could assist their fast-paced game style. Rajasthan have the depth necessary to overcome their issues and create another memorable encounter despite having an inconsistent season – making this matchup even more captivating than before!

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Punjab Kings have enjoyed an outstanding record against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. To date, they have won 17 out of 30 encounters against them – their inaugural meeting taking place on April 21, 2008 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur with Shane Watson scoring an astounding 76 runs from 49 deliveries, becoming Player of the Match as well as taking three wickets for them!

IPL history had never before witnessed an IPL team successfully defend a target of over 180, yet were unable to prevent a Royals comeback. When these two teams met again in 2021, the Royals outshone them by scoring 226/6; Sanju Samson led with 85 runs off just 42 deliveries and was named Player of the Match while Steven Smith and Rahul Tewatia both hit half centuries in just 48 overs each.

Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by nine wickets during their last meeting, as Shaun Marsh scored 71 and Paul Valthaty 46 to help the Kings reach 195/7 before Rajasthan Royals managed to chase it down with four wickets remaining and two balls remaining, winning by five runs.

Punjab Kings have enjoyed an exceptional start to this season and currently sit in second place on the points table. They will look to keep up their good performance against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur in order to continue their quest for playoff qualification.

RR have struggled this season to find their run-chase groove. Four of their matches this year have been lost by 11 or fewer runs – including the Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals despite an outstanding start from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal; eventually however they faltered toward the end.

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