Punjab Kings (PBKS) will resume their IPL 2025 campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday in Jaipur, aiming to strengthen their playoff hopes.
PBKS, currently third with 15 points from 11 matches, return after an enforced break due to border tensions that caused their last game in Dharamsala to be abandoned. Despite the absence of key overseas players — Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Marco Jansen — the team boasts a strong Indian core, including captain Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Nehal Wadhera. Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal lead a formidable bowling attack, with Kyle Jamieson replacing the injured Lockie Ferguson.
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In contrast, RR have already been eliminated from playoff contention, sitting ninth with just three wins from 12 games. They’ve lost four of their last five matches and continue to miss captain Sanju Samson due to injury.
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The team’s struggles persist despite the emergence of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose century was a rare bright spot. With Jofra Archer opting out of the final matches, RR face a depleted bowling lineup. For their final home game, they will look to end on a high, relying on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag to deliver against a confident PBKS side.
RR vs PBKS: Pitch Report
Expect a scorching afternoon in Jaipur with temperatures touching 42°C, which could test the players’ endurance. The pitch has slightly less grass covering than in earlier matches but remains a high-quality batting surface. The cracks on the wicket are firm and unmoving, indicating consistent bounce and minimal lateral movement. The ground dimensions are favourable for batters: around 60 meters to the left, slightly shorter at 57 meters on the right, and 69 meters straight down the ground. Given the conditions and pitch behaviour, a score of 190 should be considered par, especially on a hot and relatively windless day. Bowlers will need to rely more on variations and tactical execution than assistance from the surface.
RR vs PBKS: Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey
Punjab Kings predicted XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Sub: Harpreet Brar
RR vs PBKS: Jaipur Weather update
Expect a breezy and sun-drenched Sunday in Jaipur, with temperatures soaring. The day will be very warm, with a maximum of 42°C and a minimum of 31°C. Sunshine is expected throughout, and there's no chance of rain disrupting play. During game time (3–7 PM), conditions will remain hot, with temperatures hovering above 40°C. Players and spectators should brace for intense heat, making it a physically demanding afternoon for this day game.
RR vs PBKS: Live Streaming details
The RR vs PBKS match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh stadium , Jaipur. The match will start at 3:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.
RR vs PBKS squads
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c, wk), Ashok Sharma, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Riyan Parag, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kunal Singh Rathore, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh.
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Praveen Dubey, Aaron Hardie, Harnoor Singh, Harpreet Brar, Josh Inglis, Kyle Jamieson, Marco Jansen, Musheer Khan, Mitchell Owen, Prabhsimran Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Yash Thakur.
PBKS, currently third with 15 points from 11 matches, return after an enforced break due to border tensions that caused their last game in Dharamsala to be abandoned. Despite the absence of key overseas players — Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Marco Jansen — the team boasts a strong Indian core, including captain Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Nehal Wadhera. Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal lead a formidable bowling attack, with Kyle Jamieson replacing the injured Lockie Ferguson.
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In contrast, RR have already been eliminated from playoff contention, sitting ninth with just three wins from 12 games. They’ve lost four of their last five matches and continue to miss captain Sanju Samson due to injury.
Who's that IPL player?
The team’s struggles persist despite the emergence of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose century was a rare bright spot. With Jofra Archer opting out of the final matches, RR face a depleted bowling lineup. For their final home game, they will look to end on a high, relying on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag to deliver against a confident PBKS side.
RR vs PBKS: Pitch Report
Expect a scorching afternoon in Jaipur with temperatures touching 42°C, which could test the players’ endurance. The pitch has slightly less grass covering than in earlier matches but remains a high-quality batting surface. The cracks on the wicket are firm and unmoving, indicating consistent bounce and minimal lateral movement. The ground dimensions are favourable for batters: around 60 meters to the left, slightly shorter at 57 meters on the right, and 69 meters straight down the ground. Given the conditions and pitch behaviour, a score of 190 should be considered par, especially on a hot and relatively windless day. Bowlers will need to rely more on variations and tactical execution than assistance from the surface.
RR vs PBKS: Predicted XIs
Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal
Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey
Punjab Kings predicted XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Sub: Harpreet Brar
RR vs PBKS: Jaipur Weather update
Expect a breezy and sun-drenched Sunday in Jaipur, with temperatures soaring. The day will be very warm, with a maximum of 42°C and a minimum of 31°C. Sunshine is expected throughout, and there's no chance of rain disrupting play. During game time (3–7 PM), conditions will remain hot, with temperatures hovering above 40°C. Players and spectators should brace for intense heat, making it a physically demanding afternoon for this day game.
RR vs PBKS: Live Streaming details
The RR vs PBKS match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh stadium , Jaipur. The match will start at 3:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.
RR vs PBKS squads
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c, wk), Ashok Sharma, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Riyan Parag, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kunal Singh Rathore, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh.
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Praveen Dubey, Aaron Hardie, Harnoor Singh, Harpreet Brar, Josh Inglis, Kyle Jamieson, Marco Jansen, Musheer Khan, Mitchell Owen, Prabhsimran Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Yash Thakur.
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