IPL 2025: RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & More Updates for Match 59

RR vs PBKS Match Preview: 

On May 18, Match 59 of the IPL 2025 will take place between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.  As the league stage is getting over, both teams are keeping an eye on crucial moments. Despite just winning three of their twelve games, the Rajasthan Royals are now in ninth place in the standings after a challenging season. With seven wins in 11 games, Punjab Kings have taken a commanding lead and solidified their place at the top of the rankings.

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Team Analysis:

Rajasthan Royals:

Rajasthan Royals have been knocked out of the playoffs. The current position of RR is ninth with only three victories from twelve games. Early in the season, they had a couple of close games that didn't go their way and several fantastic games. Losing in a few games caused the Rajasthan Royals big trouble and lost steam as the season went on, and they were never able to recover. Sanju Samson's injury and his absence also affected the team's on-field tactics and overall performance.

Punjab Kings:

Punjab Kings have a fantastic chance to win the game and take the top place in the points standings. RR's bad home record and lack of consistency may make it look like an easy win for Shreyas Iyer's side. In terms of bowling, Punjab Kings must perform at their highest level. With performing players, Punjab Kings sees itself as an IPL title contender.

Match Details:

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Indian Premier League, Match 59

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium

Date and Time: 18th May, 2025, 3:30 PM

Live Coverage Details: Star Sports (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report:

Sawai Mansingh Stadium's pitch has been a good wicket, which doesn't mean the batting team will be scoring as high as some of the other venues. A total of 180–190 can be enough for the team to win the game. Bowlers will have to make extra efforts to claim wickets on this wicket. 

RR vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmeyer, Kunal Singh Rathore, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Player: Shubham Dubey

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar

Impact Player: Azmatullah Omarzai

Suggested playing XI No.1 for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Prabhsimran Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shreyas Iyer (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nehal Wadhera, Riyan Parag (VC), Wanindu Hasaranga, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Maheesh Theekshana

Suggested playing XI No.2 for RR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket 

Dhruv Jurel, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Priyansh Arya, Shimron Hetmeyer, Riyan Parag, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh (VC), Yuzvendra Chahal, Tushar Deshpande