Rajasthan vs Punjab(RR vs PBKS) – IPL 2025 59th Match Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips

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The 59th match IPL 2025’s Updated schedule features Rajasthan facing Punjab at the high-scoring Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, 18 May 2025 at 3:30 PM IST. With RR already out of playoff contention (3 wins in 12) and PBKS sitting third (7 wins in 10), this encounter shapes up as a one-sided affair—RR hunting momentum, PBKS hunting glory.

Rajasthan vs Punjab(RR vs PBKS) IPL 2025 Match Details

Date: 18th May, 2025
Day: Sunday
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Time: 3:30 PM IST

Rajasthan vs Punjab(RR vs PBKS) IPL 2025 Playing XI Prediction

Rajasthan(RR) Playing XI Prediction

  1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Batter)
  2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Batter)
  3. Shubham Dubey (Batter)
  4. Dhruv Jurel (WK-Batter)
  5. Riyan Parag (C) (Batter)
  6. Shimron Hetmyer (All-Rounder)
  7. Wanindu Hasaranga (Spinner)
  8. Maheesh Theekshana (Spinner)
  9. Nandre Burger (Pacer)
  10. Fazalhaq Farooqi (Pacer)
  11. Prasidh Krishna (Pacer)

Punjab(PBKS) Playing XI Prediction

  1. Prabhsimran Singh (WK-Batter)
  2. Priyansh Arya (Batter)
  3. Shreyas Iyer (C) (Batter)
  4. Josh Inglis (WK-Batter)
  5. Nehal Wadhera (All-Rounder)
  6. Marcus Stoinis (All-Rounder)
  7. Yuzvendra Chahal (Spinner)
  8. Marco Jansen (Pacer)
  9. Harpreet Brar (Spinner)
  10. Arshdeep Singh (Pacer)
  11. Aaron Hardie (All-Rounder)

Rajasthan vs Punjab(RR vs PBKS) Match-59 IPL 2025 Vision11 Prediction

Rajasthan(RR) Performance Prediction

RR have managed just three victories from twelve matches and are officially out of the playoff race. At Jaipur—where par first-innings scores hover around 175–180—RR’s weakened batting lineup is unlikely to breach 170, and their depleted bowling attack will struggle to defend anything under 160.

Punjab(PBKS) Performance Prediction

PBKS sits third with seven wins from ten outings and needs just one more victory to secure a top-two finish. Backed by a potent pace battery and match-winning spinners, PBKS are favorites to chase down a 165–170 target and should win by 20–25 runs under Jaipur’s sunny skies.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs PBKS IPL 2025

Top Captain Picks:

  • Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – In-form batter anchoring the chase.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – Consistent run-getter at the top.

Top Vice-Captain Picks:

  • Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) – Finisher with bowling upside.
  • Shimron Hetmyer (RR) – Death-over hitter.

Top Bowlers to Pick:

  • Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – Death-over specialist.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) – Wicket-taker in middle overs.
  • Nandre Burger (RR) – New-ball threat.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi (RR) – Left-arm pacer with good yorkers.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) – Mystery spin in middle overs.

Top Batsmen to Pick:

  • Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – Match-winner ability.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – Top-order consistency.
  • Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) – Explosive keeper-batter.
  • Lhuan-dre Pretorius (RR) – Solid starts at No. 2.

Top All-Rounders to Pick:

  • Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) – Bat-bowl match-upside.
  • Shimron Hetmyer (RR) – Big-hitting depth.
  • Aaron Hardie (PBKS) – Emerging seam-bat all-rounder.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) – Dual threat with bat and ball.

Players to Avoid:

  • Nitish Rana (RR) – Injured, unavailable.
  • Sandeep Sharma (RR) – Ruled out mid-season.
  • Glenn Maxwell (PBKS) – Fractured finger, out.
  • Lockie Ferguson (PBKS) – Likely unavailable.

Pitch Report – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

  • Bat-Friendly Surface: Short boundaries, flat deck.
  • Avg First-Innings Score: ~164.
  • Chasing Success: 39 of 61 IPL matches.
  • Dew Factor: Low in afternoon games, spinners turn late.
  • Weather: Sunny, 39 °C max / 28 °C min, no rain.

Conclusion

Punjab enter Match-59 as clear favorites. Back Iyer or Stoinis as captains, choose Jaiswal or Hetmyer for vice-captaincy, and load up on bowlers like Arshdeep and Chahal. Rajasthan will fight, but PBKS’s balanced attack and form make them strong contenders for a comfortable victory.

FAQ’s ?

Who will win the toss and what’s the ideal decision?

At Jaipur’s flat afternoon track, teams often bat first to set a target.

Which bowler is a must-pick on Vision11?

Arshdeep Singh for PBKS and Nandre Burger for RR.

How to adjust my Vision11 team if the match is rain-shortened?

Prioritize all-rounders (Stoinis, Hetmyer) and keep wicketkeepers for bonus points.

Who’s the dark-horse pick for Match 59?

Maheesh Theekshana – his mystery spin could turn the game in RR’s favor.

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