RR VS PBKS Match 59 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: IPL 2025 Match 59 – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings
• Date & Time: Sunday, 18 May 2025, 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Timezone: All times in India Standard Time (IST)
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2. Pitch Report
Sawai Mansingh Stadium generally offers a balanced wicket that supports both batsmen and bowlers. The pitch tends to have good pace and bounce, favoring fast bowlers early on. As the game progresses, spinners can extract turn especially in the middle overs. Historically, scores of around 170-190 are considered competitive here. Batting first could give a slight advantage due to dew factor in the evening, which makes bowling tougher.
3. Weather Report
The weather in Jaipur in mid-May is typically hot and dry. Expect clear skies with temperatures around 38-40°C during the afternoon match. There is low chance of rain, so a full match is highly likely. The dry conditions may help the spinners get more grip on the ball later in the innings.
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4. Head-to-Head Record
• Last 5 Matches Between RR and PBKS:
• Rajasthan Royals Wins: 3
• Punjab Kings Wins: 2
• Draws: 0
RR has a slight edge over PBKS in recent encounters but the contest has been fairly balanced.
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5. Key Players to Watch
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
• Sanju Samson (C & WK): The captain and key batsman, known for his aggressive stroke play and leadership.
• Shimron Hetmyer: A destructive left-handed batsman who can change the game quickly.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: An impactful all-rounder with leg-spin and handy batting.
• Jofra Archer: Fast bowler capable of early breakthroughs and death bowling.
• Maheesh Theekshana: Spinner who can exploit the Jaipur pitch conditions.
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
• Shreyas Iyer (C): The experienced captain and middle-order stabilizer.
• Yuzvendra Chahal: Premier leg-spinner and wicket-taker, crucial on turning tracks.
• Arshdeep Singh: Leading pacer with consistent performances in the powerplay and death overs.
• Kyle Jamieson: Tall fast bowler with the ability to generate bounce and take wickets.
• Marcus Stoinis: All-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball in crucial phases.
6. Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
1. Shimron Hetmyer
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Sanju Samson (C & WK)
4. Wanindu Hasaranga
5. Riyan Parag
6. Dhruv Jurel (WK)
7. Kumar Kartikeya
8. Jofra Archer
9. Fazalhaq Farooqi
10. Akash Madhwal
11. Maheesh Theekshana
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
1. Harnoor Singh
2. Shashank Singh
3. Shreyas Iyer (C)
4. Marcus Stoinis
5. Josh Inglis (WK)
6. Aaron Hardie
7. Yuzvendra Chahal
8. Arshdeep Singh
9. Kyle Jamieson
10. Harpreet Brar
11. Kuldeep Sen
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7. Dream11 Prediction
Top Picks:
• Sanju Samson (RR) – Captain and key batsman
• Shimron Hetmyer (RR) – Explosive opener
• Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) – All-rounder
• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – Captain and consistent batsman
• Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) – Leading spinner
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – Key pacer
• Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) – Valuable all-rounder
These players are expected to make the biggest impact and should be prioritized in your fantasy lineups.
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8. Final Prediction
Both teams have strong squads with a good mix of youth and experience. RR has the advantage of playing at their home ground where they are comfortable with the pitch and conditions. However, PBKS’s bowling attack with Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal is formidable and can challenge RR’s batting.
Expect a competitive game. If RR can make good use of the powerplay and build a solid total, they will be favorites to win at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. However, PBKS has the firepower to chase down if their key batsmen deliver.
Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a narrow margin.
