RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction – IPL 2025- (18/05/2025) – RR vs PBKS Prediction & Tips

IPL 2025 resumes with an exciting weekend match at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings. The Royals have managed only one win in four home games this season. Punjab Kings arrive with strong batting form. They posted 122 for 1 in just 10 overs before their previous match in Dharamshala was abandoned due to a technical issue.

Weather conditions will be challenging. Temperatures are expected to reach 42°C, with no cloud cover or rain forecast during the match.

RR vs PBKS – Our Analysis

Rajasthan Royals are officially out of the playoff race, sitting ninth with only 3 wins from 12 matches. A promising start faded as momentum slipped mid-season, worsened by Sanju Samson’s injury. Despite inconsistency, their batting remains strong, with Jaiswal and Suryavanshi forming a potent opening pair. Riyan Parag recently struck 95 against KKR, and Hetmyer, Dubey, and Jurel add depth.

Bowling remains a concern. Jofra Archer is unavailable, offering a chance to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Akash Madhwal has potential but lacks experience.

Punjab Kings have the chance to move to the top of the table. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are in fine form. Shreyas Iyer anchors the middle order. Stoinis and Inglis remain doubtful, but Omarzai and Jansen offer power with both bat and ball. Arshdeep Singh leads a quality attack supported by Chahal and Jansen. PBKS will aim to dominate a faltering RR, but the Royals’ batting could still cause trouble.

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings – Prediction

RR vs PBKS- Coin Toss

Afternoon conditions in Jaipur are unlikely to offer any clear advantage to either side. In IPL 2025, teams batting first have won 2 of 4 matches at this venue. With strong batting lineups on both sides, batting first and setting a big total could be the preferred strategy. 

RR vs PBKS- Who will win?

Both teams boast powerful batting units, but Punjab Kings have the edge with a stronger bowling attack. Rajasthan Royals lack proven match-winners with the ball. Given their consistency and depth, Punjab Kings are better balanced and more likely to win this match.

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings – Batting first team scores

The surface in Jaipur has favored batters this season, unlike previous years when it played slower. Recent games have seen high scores, with the average first-innings total at 195 across the last four matches. Teams will aim for 200 or more, as anything lower may prove difficult to defend on this wicket.

RR vs PBKS | Playing XI

Punjab Kings

1. Prabhsimran Singh
2. Priyansh Arya
3. Josh Inglis (wk)
4. Shreyas Iyer (c)
5. Nehal Wadhera
6. Shashank Singh
7. Marcus Stoinis
8. Marco Jansen
9. Azmatullah Omarzai
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
11. Arshdeep Singh
12. Harpreet Brar

Rajasthan Royals

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3. Riyan Parag (c)
4. Kunal Singh Rathore
5. Dhruv Jurel (wk)
6. Shimron Hetmyer
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Fazalhaq Farooqi
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Yudhvir Singh Charak
11. Akash Madhwal
12. Shubham Dubey

RR vs PBKS- Head-to-Head

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	RR Won	Tie	NR
TOTAL	29	12	17	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

RR vs PBKS – Dream11 Betting Tips

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Last Updated on May 17, 2025