RR vs PBKS Cricket Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Punjab Kings (PBKS)	Rajasthan Royals (RR)
66%	33%

Punjab Kings (PBKS) to Win – (1.70)

• Priyansh and Prabhsimran are the strongest opening pair because they perform well in every match.
• Shreyas Iyer is back in form, which we saw in his performance against LSG.
• The lower order struggled earlier, but they played well in the last game, which is a good sign for the team.

RR vs PBKS Betting Odds

Prediction	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
RR to Win	2.15	2.12	2.15
PBKS to Win	1.70	1.72	1.78
	Bet Now	Bet Now	Bet Now

Rajasthan Royals will play Punjab Kings at their home ground in Jaipur. This is their second match against each other. In the first game, Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 50 runs at Mullanpur, Punjab’s home ground.

Punjab Kings will look for revenge, while Rajasthan Royals aim to keep their winning streak alive. Check our expert RR vs PBKS prediction to see who might win before you bet on IPL betting sites.

RR vs PBKS Team Preview

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals lost to KKR by just one run before facing Punjab Kings. In past matches between RR and PBKS, RR dominated Punjab in Jaipur, winning five out of six games. However, RR’s current form is weak; they’ve lost matches one after another and are out of the playoffs. Now, they’ll only play for pride, while PBKS still has a chance to qualify, especially for the top two spots.

In the last game against GT, Vaibhav batted well but failed to score against KKR, getting out for zero. He must perform better for RR to win. Yashasvi has been consistent in opening, which is good for RR. Riyan Parag’s strong 94-run innings as captain proved that RR’s middle order isn’t as weak as critics say. But the lower order needs to step up; Hetmyer and Jurel must score quickly in the death overs.

RR’s bowling also needs improvement. Archer and Sandeep Sharma have been average so far. Jaipur’s pitch helps bowlers unless dew affects the game. RR has good spinners like Hasaranga and Theekshana, who can change the game. But they haven’t performed their best yet; this match is the perfect time for them to prove themselves

Injury Update – Nitish Rana has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2025 season due to a calf injury.

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings have been playing well in their last few matches, winning both at home and away. They’re now third in the points table, and a win in this match could push them to the top.

Openers Priyansh and Prabhsimran have been giving the team strong starts, scoring quick runs in the powerplay. Prabhsimran has been in great form, hitting five fifties in a row. Fans will hope he keeps this streak going. Shreyas Iyer didn’t get a chance to bat last time because the match was called off due to technical issues. But he’s been in good touch, and this game is a perfect opportunity for him to play a big innings.

PBKS’s biggest strength is its top-order batting, and so far, it hasn’t let the team down. Its bowling has been just as strong. Arshdeep Singh was outstanding in the last match, taking three wickets in the powerplay while keeping his economy rate at just 4.00.

On paper, Punjab looks stronger than Rajasthan. But their past matches in Jaipur have had some surprises, though an upset seems unlikely this time.

RR vs PBKS Match Details

Match: RR vs PBKS, Match 59 Date and Time: May 18th, 2025, 03:30 PM Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Live Streaming: Star Sports Network/JioHotstar App

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records (Overall)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
RR	28	16	12	00
PBKS	28	12	16	00

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records (Jaipur)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
RR	06	05	01	00
PBKS	06	01	05	00

RR vs PBKS Recent Form

RR – L, L, L, L, W
PBKS – W, W, W, W, W

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The last RR vs GT match in Jaipur was a high-scoring game because the pitch helped the batters. Dew didn’t affect the game, so the bowlers dominated in the second innings. This match will be played in the afternoon, so the toss won’t matter as much, but the team that wins it will likely choose to bat first.

Jaipur’s daytime temperatures go above 40°C, so the extreme heat will be tough for the players’ fitness. According to the weather report, on Sunday, May 18th, the evening temperature in Jaipur will be around 37-38°C with low humidity (25%) and no chance of rain.

Dew Chances – Low

Sawai Mansingh Stadium IPL Records

Total Matches	Wins by Teams Batting First	Wins by Teams Batting Second	Average Score in First Innings	Highest Team Total	Lowest Team Total
92	53	39	164	246/5 (RR)	70 (RCB)

RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak

Impact/Substitute-Shubham Dubey

Punjab Kings – Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis/ (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Impact/Substitute-Vijaykumar Vyashak

RR vs PBKS Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
RR	Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Batter)	101 off 38 balls (4×7, 6×11) vs GT
	Yashasvi Jaiwal (Batter)	70 off 34 balls (4×9, 6×2) vs GT
PBKS	Priyansh Arya (Batter)	70 off 34 balls (4×5, 6×6) vs DC
	Arshdeep Singh (Bowler)	3/16 vs LSG

RR vs PBKS Betting Tips

• Toss – RR
• Match – PBKS

Betting Tips	Odds
Total wickets under 13.5	1.95
Prabhsimran to score fifty (Innings #1)	3.85
Sandeep Sharma Total dismissals under 0.5. Innings #1	3.34

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