RR vs PBKS Match Prediction IPL 2025: Match 59 Preview, Pitch Report, and Who will win Today’s Match?

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Match 59 Preview

RR vs PBKS Match Prediction 2025: Both Team’s Recent Form

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Team Previews

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals have played 12 matches so far in IPL 2025. They have won only 3 matches and faced defeat in 9 matches. That is why they are at number 9 in the points table. Royals have not had a good season but some players have played well. Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 473 runs which is very important for the team. Riyan Parag has also been consistent and has scored 377 runs. In bowling, Jofra Archer has taken 11 wickets which is a big plus point for the team. Mahesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga are also playing well. Rajasthan Royals will have to improve their performance if they want to go to the playoffs.

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings have played 11 matches so far in IPL 2025. They have won 7 matches, lost 3 matches and 1 match did not end due to rain. That is why they are in 3rd position in the points table. Punjab Kings season has been better in comparison to Rajasthan Royals. Their batters have done well. Even the younger batter who has been playing thor first or second season has done well. Prabhsimran Singh has scored 437 runs, playing his third regular season with the team. Debutant of the season, Priyansh Arya has also supported the team by scoring 347 runs. Meanwhile captain Shreyas Iyer has scored 405 runs. In bowling, Arshdeep Singh with 16 wickets is very important for them. Chahal and Marco Jansen are also doing well.

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records in IPL

In the total of 29 head-to-head matches between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals has dominated Punjab Kings so far. Rajasthan Royals have won 17 matches while Punjab Kings could only win 12 matches in this rivalry. Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 50 runs in IPL 2025 first meeting. While in 2024, two matches were played between the two, both teams won one each.

RR vs PBKS, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Pitch Report and Weather Report

The match of Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings will be held in Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The pitch here is batting friendly, in recent matches both scoring around 200 and chasing have been seen. On this ground the team batting first has won 22 matches while the team batting second has won 39 matches.

Talking about the weather, it will be sunny, the temperature can go up to 40 to 41 degrees. Humidity will remain low approximately 16 to 21 percent and there is no chance of rain. So the chances of the entire match being played are strong.

RR vs PBKS Match Prediction Today Match Predicted Playing11

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal
Impact Players: Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma

Injury Update: Tushar Deshpande (injured), Sanju Samson (available for selection)

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Players: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur

Injury Updates: Kagiso Rabada (available for selection), Josh Inglis & Marcus Stoinis might not feature in this match.

Top 10 Match Predictions and Winner Tips for RR vs PBKS

RR vs PBKS Session Score Based on Scenario

• If Rajasthan Royals win the toss and bowl first, then both teams can score 45 to 55 runs in the powerplay. Both teams will score between 185 to 195 runs in the entire first innings. In this situation Rajasthan Royals can win.

• On the other hand, if Punjab Kings win the toss and bowl first, then the score of the powerplay will also be between 45 to 55. The score of the entire innings will also be between 185 to 195. In this case Punjab Kings have more chances of winning.

So the score will remain almost the same for both teams, but the chasing team will win this match.

RR vs PBKS Match Prediction Key Performers

Top Batter: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer is playing one of his best IPL seasons. The captain of Punjab Kings has so far scored 405 runs in 11 matches and his average is above 50. The strike rate is also above 180 which shows that he is playing fast. In the last 5 matches he has played strong knocks like 72 and 45. His form is very important for Punjab and he is giving a lot of stability to the middle order.

Top Bowler: Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh has done wonders with the ball for Punjab Kings. He has taken 16 wickets in 11 matches. His bowling average is less than 18. Recent form is also strong, figures like 3/16 against LSG and 2/25 against CSK show that he performs well even in pressure situations. His role in the death overs is very big and he has become the life of PBKS bowling.

RR vs PBKS Today Match Prediction

This match is going to be quite a tough one. Rajasthan Royals' form is a bit weak, they have won 3 matches so far. Punjab Kings have played well, they have won 7 matches and are top of the table. The pitch of Sawai Mansingh Stadium is good for the chasing team, so the team which bowls first may suffer a little disadvantage. Therefore, the chasing team seems to be winning this match. Both the teams are strong, but Punjab Kings may get a little advantage because their form is better.