RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 18, 2025, 19:54:37 IST
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RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs

RR vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025: Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar bowled a match-turning spell after Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh made bruising fifties as Punjab Kings edged closer to an IPL playoff berth with a 10-run win over Rajasthan Royals here on Sunday. Brar, who came in as a substitute for skipper Shreyas Iyer -- who suffered a finger injury -- was introduced in the fifth over and the left-arm spinner walked away with an impressive 3/22 in four overs, helping PBKS to restrict RR to 209/7 in the chase of 220.

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The Punjab side had earlier made 219 for five riding on an unbeaten on 59 off 30 deliveries (5x4, 3x6) by Shashank and Wadhera (70, 37b, 5x4, 5x6).

With this win, PBKS (NRR: +0.38) climbed to 17 points and they are second on the table behind leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17 points, +0.48) on net run rate difference.

The Ricky Ponting-coached side needs just one more point to secure a playoff berth for the first time since 2014.

Brar, who mixed up his angles, trajectory, and pace with precision, played a big part in that.

His scalps included the 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi (40 off 15; 4x4, 4x6) and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had launched a brutal assault up front with his (50 off 24).

Together they flew off the blocks with a stand off 76 runs in just 4.1 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai (2/44) then landed a double blow, sending back skipper Sanju Samson (20 off 16) and Shimron Hetmyer (11 off 12), as RR's chase lost steam.

Dhruv Jurel (53 off 31 balls; 3x4, 4x6) hit form to score his second fifty of the season but it went in vain as Marco Jansen (2/41 in three overs) removed him and Wanindu Hasaranga in successive balls in the last over to end their chase.
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Punjab Kings (Playing XI) - Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen (On IPL debut and in for Josh Inglis), Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett (In for Marcus Stoinis), Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

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Impact players nominated by Rajasthan Royals - Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh, Kumar Kartikeya, Ashok Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore.

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Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka (In for Jofra Archer), Tushar Deshpande (In for Kunal Singh Rathore), Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi (In for Maheesh Theekshana). 

15:01 (IST) May 18
IPL Live Score: TOSS TIME! Punjab opt to bat
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer wins the toss, opts to bat against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur

15:00 (IST) May 18

TOSS - Tails is the call from the skipper of Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer and it lands as tails. Iyer has elected to bat first. 

14:42 (IST) May 18
RR vs PBKS Live Score: Pitch Report
"It is another afternoon game here in Jaipur and my word it is hot. It is around 45 degrees. The surface we are using today is kind of in the center, there is a little bit of a bias, the longer side is 67 meters and the shorter side is 63, straight down is 73. The heat is going to play a part here. The pitch is already hot and warm, they (ground staff) have tried with the hessian to maintain the moisture. The grass on it is trying to keep it together, so that it does not break up and it is doing a decent job. The average first innings score for an afternoon game is around 180 and you will be in the game. There is a lot more grass at one end and I won't be surprised if the spinners bowl predominantly from the other end. If I win the toss because of the heat I would want to field in the second half. The way to go these days is to bat second and know what you are chasing, however the sun might have something to say about it." - Deep Dasgupta and Pommie Mbangwa
14:06 (IST) May 18
RR vs PBKS Live: Ticket refund

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced full refunds for ticket holders of the rain-abandoned match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17. Digital ticket holders will receive refunds within 10 working days, while physical ticket holders must return their original tickets at the point of purchase.

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13:51 (IST) May 18
Today IPL Match Live: Qualification scenarios
Teamwise breakdown

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sit comfortably at the top of the points table after earning a point from the washout against Kolkata Knight Riders. With 17 points in the bag, they need just one more win from their remaining two fixtures to officially seal a playoff berth. Given their current form and momentum, RCB look like strong contenders.

Gujarat Titans (GT) are also in a commanding position. Their impressive net run rate adds cushion, meaning one more win should be enough to book their place in the top four.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have kept themselves firmly in the mix. With three matches left, they require just one victory to likely advance, assuming other results go their way.

Mumbai Indians (MI) are in a must-win situation. They must win both remaining matches to reach 18 points. Their strong net run rate could work in their favor in case of a tie on points.

Delhi Capitals (DC) need to win two of their last three matches to make it to 17 points, which should be enough. Their net run rate is better than a few of their rivals, giving them a crucial edge in the points scramble.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the toughest task. They must win all three remaining games to hit 16 points. However, their poor net run rate means they will need convincing wins and favorable results from other matches to stay alive.

The rest of the teams — Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings — have all been eliminated from playoff contention. These sides will now aim to finish the season with pride and experiment with their squads
13:39 (IST) May 18
IPL Live: Aaron Finch on Shreyas Iyer
"He's been fantastic - just as he was at KKR. Shreyas is a terrific young leader," said former Australia captain Aaron Finch.

"Leaving a title-winning side would have hurt, but to carry forward that leadership success into a completely different setup shows his versatility," he added.

"It's a new team, a new coach, yet he's adapted brilliantly," Finch said.

"His batting, especially away from home, has been top-notch. Overall, he's been excellent for the Kings - both as a leader and a player," he noted.
13:19 (IST) May 18
IPL Live Score: Stats attack
Rajasthan Royals have won only one out of eight matches chasing so far this season.
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RR vs PBKS Live Score: Did you know?
Priyansh Arya's strike rate of 189 is the highest in the powerplay among batters who've faced at least 100 balls.
12:44 (IST) May 18
RR vs PBKS Live: Did you know?
Yashasvi Jaiswal (19) and Priyansh Arya (16) have hit the most sixes in the powerplay this season.
12:31 (IST) May 18
Today IPL Match Live: Heat is on in Jaipur
The temperature in afternoon in Jaipur is expected to reach a high of 42 degree Celsius. The dry heat will test the players' fitness. Since it's a 3.30pm start, dew is unlikely to be a factor.
12:13 (IST) May 18
IPL Live: Qualification scenarios
As IPL 2025 nears its playoff stage, Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads with 17 points, needing just one more win to secure their spot. Gujarat Titans are also well-positioned, while Punjab Kings require one victory from their remaining matches. Mumbai Indians face a must-win situation in their two remaining games. With multiple teams still in the hunt, the final week promises high-stakes drama and potential surprises.
12:06 (IST) May 18
IPL Live Score: Did you know?
Rajasthan Royals have failed to take a powerplay wicket in 5 of their 12 matches so far.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has averaged 70.5 in RR's wins this year and only 35.12 in defeats, underscoring his importance to the team's fortunes.
12:03 (IST) May 18
RR vs PBKS Live Score: Players Update
Rajasthan Royals: Jofra Archer has chosen not to return for the season's final two games. A replacement hasn't been named. Sanju Samson is set to return after recovering from injury.

Punjab Kings: The trio of Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie and Josh Inglis haven't joined back. They will be unavailable for this fixture. Mitch Owen and Xavier Bartlett have joined the squad. Kyle Jamieson has been named as replacement for Lockie Ferguson.
12:00 (IST) May 18
RR vs PBKS Live: Head-to-head
Rajasthan Royals: 17

Punjab Kings: 12
11:59 (IST) May 18
Today IPL Match Live: Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals XI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel(wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Impact Sub: Kwena Maphaka

Punjab Kings XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett.

Impact Sub: Mitch Owen
11:57 (IST) May 18
IPL Live: Livestreaming details
When: Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 PM IST

Where: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Where to watch: Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (live streaming)
11:56 (IST) May 18
IPL Live Score: Squads
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh, Kunal Singh Rathore (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Maheesh Theekshana, and Tushar Deshpande.

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Josh Inglis (wk), Vishnu Vinod (wk), Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey, Kyle Jamieson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, and Yash Thakur
11:55 (IST) May 18
RR vs PBKS Live Score: Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 59th match of the Indian Premier League. Today the action will shift to Jaipur, where Punjab Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the first match of the Sunday double-header. The second match will be played between Delhi Capitals and table-topper Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh struck half-centuries, while left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar took three wickets as Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs to enhance their chances of making the IPL playoffs, here Sunday. Thanks to Wadhera's 37-ball 70, Shashank's unbeaten 59 and a valuable 30 by skipper Shreyas Iyer, PBKS scored a competitive 219 for 5.

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RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (50) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (40) gave the home side a fiery start, scoring 76 runs in 4.5 overs.

But once Suryavanshi was dismissed by Brar (3/22) in the fifth over, wickets started tumbling at regular intervals and RR could managed 209 for 7 in the end. Dhruv Jurel (53 off 31 balls) was the highest run-getter for RR.

PBKS pacer Azmatullah Omarzai (2/44) too played his part in the win, taking the wickets of the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer (11) and captain Sanju Samson (20).

With this win PBKS are now on 17 points, the same as leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but are second on the table because of an inferior net run rate.

Brief Scores

Punjab Kings: 219 for 5 in 20 overs (Nehal Wadhera 70, Shreyas Iyer 30, Shashank Singh 59 not out; Tushar Deshpande 2/37).

Rajasthan Royals: 209 for 7 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 50, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 40, Dhruv Jurel 53; Harpreet Brar 3/22, Azmatullah Omarzai 2/44).