The Punjab Kings will face off against the Rajasthan Royals in Match 59 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, set to take place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Sunday, 18 May 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025 Match 59, Fantasy Tips & Top Picks for Today’s Game
Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals have had a challenging season, currently positioned at the lower end of the points table. Despite some individual brilliance, the team has struggled to find consistent form. Stand-in captain Riyan Parag, who took over the reins after Sanju Samson’s injury, has shown promise, but the team needs a collective effort to turn things around.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | RR vs PKBS, Match 59, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Sunday, 18 May 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Star Sports |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 20°C |
| Humidity- 25% |
| Wind Speed- 16 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- N/A |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is known for offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. While the surface provides good bounce and carry for the pacers, spinners can also find assistance as the match progresses. Batsmen who spend time at the crease are likely to be rewarded, but early wickets can put pressure on the batting side. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 170-180 runs, indicating that a competitive total is essential for teams batting first.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 29 |
| RR Won | 12 |
| PBKS Won | 17 |
Probable Playing XIs
RR Playing XIs:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak
PBKS Playing XIs:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicket Keeper:
Prabhsimran Singh
Dhruv Jurel
Top Batters:
Shreyas Iyer
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Priyansh Arya
Shimron Hetmyer
Top All-Rounders:
Marco Jansen
Riyan Parag
Top Bowlers:
Arshdeep Singh
Yuzvendra Chahal
Maheesh Theekshana
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-Captain: Priyansh Arya
Injury Updates
No major injury concerns reported from either camp. Final confirmation during toss.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.