IPL 2025, Match - 59 | RR vs PBKS | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 59th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RR have endured a difficult season, sitting ninth on the table with just three wins in twelve games. PBKS have built strong momentum, securing seven victories in eleven matches and firmly establishing themselves in the top tier of the standings.

Rajasthan Royals, despite a sluggish start to the season, are eyeing a late surge, having already defeated Punjab Kings by 50 runs earlier in the tournament on April 5, 2025, in Mullanpur. With a strong home record and spin-friendly conditions expected in Jaipur, RR have momentum and conditions in their favor.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings are leaning on the form of skipper Shreyas Iyer, the consistency of Nehal Wadhera, and the all-round impact of Glenn Maxwell to turn things around. But they will need to shake off memories of their top-order collapse in the last RR encounter, especially against Jofra Archer, who ripped through their lineup with 3/25.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)

Match Start Time - 03:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT)

Match Venue - Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Head to Head

Matches Played - 29

Rajasthan Royals won - 17         Punjab Kings won - 12

Last 5 meetings

Rajasthan Royals won - 3           Punjab Kings won - 2

Pitch Report

The surface at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Spinners can come into play as the game progresses, especially during day matches. 

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be warm and sunny. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 40°C  with 28% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson(c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmayer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Yudhvir Singh, Nandre Burger

Impact Player - Sandeep Sharma

Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Jos Inglis(wk), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player - Yuzvendra Chahal

Must Picks

RR - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag

PBKS - Shreyas Iyer, Marco Jansen

RR vs PBKS Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Prabhsimran Singh

Batters : Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

All-rounder : Marcus Stoinis, Riyan Parag, Marco Jansen

Bowlers : Yuzvendra Chahal, Jofra Archer, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Riyan Parag

Vice-Captain : Shreyas Iyer

Prediction

Punjab Kings are the favorites to win this clash, given their strong form and playoff contention. Rajasthan Royals, already out of the race, have struggled this season with only 3 wins.

Sportco predicts Punjab Kings to beat Rajasthan Royals in the 59th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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