Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur today, 18 May 2025. PBKS are still in the playoff race, while RR are already out of playoff contention. Hence, while RR will look to spoil the party for Shreyas Iyer’s side, PBKS will aim to resume the competition with a win today. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, RR defeated PBKS by 50 runs.
Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has been advantageous for batters, with scores expected to reach around 190.
Head-to-Head
In a total of 29 matchups in the IPL, RR lead with 17 wins, while PBKS have stood victorious on 11 occasions. One match, however, ended in a tie.
Top 3 Fantasy Picks
Priyansh Arya (PBKS)
The opener has been in terrific form. In the last suspended match against Delhi Capitals (DC), the batter scored an impressive 70 runs off 34 balls. He is expected to score well again today in the initial overs and give PBKS a strong start.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
The skipper has managed the team quite well. His batting has been a highlight this season. Iyer’s contribution of 405 runs has been influential in putting PBKS in playoff contention.
Riyan Parag (RR)
Taking on the leadership role in the absence of Sanju Samson, Parag has managed the captaincy duties decently. His magnificent knock of 95 runs off 45 balls in the last match against KKR was a standout performance.
Fantasy XI
Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yashashvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai, Riyan Parag (VC).
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