The Rajasthan Royals will take on the Punjab Kings in Match 59 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled to be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Sunday, 18 May 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s IPL 2025 Match 59 RR vs PBKS Match Prediction.
PBKS vs RR Match Details
| Detail | Info |
| Match | RR vs PBKS, Match 59, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 18 May 2025, 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
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
| Total Matches | 29 |
| Won by RR | 12 |
| Won by PBKS | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
RR:
Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Nandre Burger
Impact Player: Fazalhaq Farooqi
PBKS:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to be the Rajasthan Royals’ best batter, given his explosive starts and consistency at the top order this season.
Probable Best Bowler:
Arshdeep Singh is likely to be Punjab’s top bowler, known for his effective powerplay spells and death-over precision.
Today’s Match Prediction:
Despite this match being at the home ground of Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings would have a better chance of winning owing to their superior form.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: RR bats first
• First Innings score prediction: RR will score 170-180
• Result prediction: PBKS will win the match
Scenario 2: PBKS bats first
• First Innings score prediction: PBKS will score 210-220
• Result prediction: PBKS will win the match
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.