RR vs PBKS: The 59th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between the Rajasthan Royals and the Punjab Kings. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the second time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on 18 May.
Rajasthan Royals will welcome the Punjab Kings to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. Facing ups and downs of their campaigns, RR will face PBKS for the second time this season. In an earlier encounter, RR dominated Punjab by 50 runs. Rajasthan Royals’ campaign has been dominated by inconsistency, where the team failed to maintain momentum and lost 9 of the 12 matches. On the other hand, Punjab Kings started strong and dominated the season with 7 wins from 11 matches played so far. With the league stage ending soon, Punjab Kings seek a spot in the playoffs, whereas Rajasthan look for a respectable end to the season.
PBKS are just a win away from strengthening their playoff berth, and given their red-hot form, they’ll walk in as favourites. Whereas, the Royals aren’t a side to be taken lightly. They’ve got power-hitters and crafty bowlers who can shift the tide quickly. The outcome of this match could significantly impact the top-four equation, making it a high-stakes contest for both franchises. With so much to take on, fans can expect a thriller-filled match ahead. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket RR vs PBKS, Match 59 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Rajasthan and Punjab.
RR vs PBKS: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 59th match |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| City | Jaipur |
| Match Start Time | 3:30 PM IST – Sunday 18 May, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings- The 59th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, pitch in Jaipur is traditionally considered to be balanced pitch. In the 60-plus IPL matches that have been played in Jaipur since then, the surface at the SMS Stadium has stayed true to the trend.
The venue has historically favoured chasing teams, with sides batting second winning 39 of the 61 IPL matches played here, which translates to a 63.93 per cent success rate. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable.Overall, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch has been known to be a fairly balanced playing surface, which can favour both batters and bowlers depending on external conditions.
RR vs PBKS Weather Report:
The weather at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, is expected to be a good wicket for the upcoming match. Warm and sunny conditions are expected during the start of the match, but as the match progresses further, the weather will become more pleasant, ensuring an uninterrupted game. NO Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 0%, along with it, there are 20% chances of humidity. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 40°celsius. With such weather, fans can expect an uninterrupted match and a full 40-over contest.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Sunny and warm |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 20% |
| Temperature | 40°C |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur stats: RR vs PBKS
| Total Matches Played | 61 |
| Batting First Won | 22 |
| Batting Second Won | 39 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 163 |
| Highest Score | Sunrisers Hyderabad 217/2 |
| Lowest Score | Rajasthan Royals 59 /10 |
RR vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI
RR Probable Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwall
PBKS Probable Playing XI:
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
