RR vs PBKS Records in Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Rajasthan Royals (RR) surprised everyone when they claimed the first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008. In a nutshell, ever since RR couldn’t repeat the history and they will need to wait for the next edition as RR’s survival hopes vanished out of thin air when they lost the previous two matches against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Now, RR will play for pride to move up the ranks after featuring in 12 games, winning 3 and losing 9. However, RR boasts impressive records against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, and overall IPL head-to-head, favouring Rajasthan Royals.
Punjab Kings have done certain things right, resulting in sticking among the top four teams for the last few weeks. In previous editions, there were slim chances for PBKS to enter the play-offs, and when they did, it was IPL 2014 where they finished as the table topper, but eventually lost the final to Kolkata Knight Riders. After a decade, PBKS have replicated the glorious performance to have fair chances for play-off qualification. Despite the odd records against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, PBKS will strive to create a strong likelihood to confirm their play-off qualification.
Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Punjab Kings in Match No. 59 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, starting at 3:30 PM IST.
Let’s walk through RR vs PBKS records in Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Head to Head, Pitch Report, and Best Players for IPL 2025.
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head in IPL
Rajasthan Royals have faced off against Punjab Kings in the IPL on 29 occasions, out of which RR have won the highest times with 17 victories, while PBKS hold only 12 wins. As per the head-to-head records, RR are in a big lead against PBKS, who lost the recent IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan. In that match, RR batted first to post 205/4 in 20 overs with faithful shots by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 67 runs in 45 balls. In reply, PBKS surrendered at 155, losing 9 wickets in 20 overs, while Nehal Wadhera came to rescue with 62 runs off 41 balls. As Jofra Archer ruled over PBKS batters, taking 3 wickets, he received the award for becoming Player of the Match.
| Statistic | Rajasthan | Punjab |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Won | 17 | 12 |
| Lost | 12 | 17 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 226 | 223 |
| Lowest Score | 112 | 124 |
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Rajasthan Royals have welcomed Punjab Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on six occasions, out of which RR are in the huge lead with 5 victories, while PBKS have won only once. In the last match between RR and PBKS at RR’s home ground in IPL 2019, PBKS held nerves till the last over, winning the match by 14 runs. Batting maestro Chris Gayle seized the opportunity to play a massive 79-run knock to push Punjab to 184 in 20 overs after losing just four wickets. In reply, former RR player Jos Buttler launched a 69-run innings, but the middle order failed to sustain the team and ended up losing the match.
| Matches Played | RR Won | PBKS Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
RR Records at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 61 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Defeats | 23 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 13 |
| Wins Chasing | 25 |
| Highest Total | 242 |
| Lowest Total | 59 |
PBKS Records at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Defeats | 5 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 1 |
| Wins Chasing | 0 |
| Highest Total | 196 |
| Lowest Total | 124 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
Similar to various cricket stadiums in India, the surface at Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers a balanced pitch where batters get plenty of runs. As a contrast, the length of the square boundaries is quite big, which restricts batters from making runs, and when the match is played on a hot summer afternoon, it is inevitable for them to witness limitations in scoring runs. In the previous four matches in IPL 2025, three games were one-sided out of the last four clashes. Two times, the batting second team won the match comfortably, but when the teams won by batting first, one match turned out to be a thriller. After winning the toss, the teams will prefer to go for fielding first.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium IPL Records
To date, Sawai Mansingh Stadium has hosted 61 matches, recording the highest victories for the batting second team as they won 39 times, while the batting first team won the match on 22 occasions. In the first-ever IPL match at this venue, Rajasthan Royals faced Punjab Kings (now PBKS) to win the match by 6 wickets in IPL 2008, where Rajasthan successfully followed a 167-run target in 18.1 overs, losing just 4 wickets. While chasing in the second innings, Shane Watson played a crucial 76-run knock off just 49 balls and remained not out.
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| City | Jaipur |
| Country | India |
| Also Known As | Chogan Stadium |
| First T20 Match | 21 April 2008 |
| Last T20 Match | 01 May 2025 |
| Total Matches Played | 61 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 22 (36.07%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 39 (63.93%) |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 33 (54.10%) |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 28 (45.90%) |
| No Result Matches | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Score | 113* – Virat Kohli (RCB) vs RR, 06 Apr 2024 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 6/14 – Sohail Tanvir (RR) vs CSK, 04 May 2008 |
| Highest Team Total | 217/6 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RR, 01 May 2025 |
| Lowest Team Total | 59 – Rajasthan Royals vs RCB, 14 May 2023 |
| Highest Successful Run Chase | 199/7 – Gujarat Titans vs RR, 10 Apr 2024 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.19 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.24 |
| Average First Innings Score | 163.69 |
Key Players from both teams
RR-X Factors
yashasvi jaiswal is a powerplay predator who is consistently pushing Rajasthan Royals to big scores. Not to forget, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has won a billion hearts already, and fans will await his one more powerful knock. Riyan Parag will handle the middle order while Shimron Hetmyer will turn up during the death overs to take the team close to victory. Among all bowlers, Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma make a deadly combination as their pace can make renowned batters feel uneasy. Among spinners, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga are dazzling bowlers.
PBKS-X Factors
Prabhsimran Singh has maintained his red-hot form throughout the tournament. Along with him, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer has propelled the team, being seen among the top four teams. In the middle order, Shashank Singh is an explosive batter, while Nehal Wadhera also shows match-winning runs during the last few overs. Among all bowlers, PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh has taken the highest wickets for PBKS this season, while spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has had mind-blowing overs. South African all-rounder Marco Jansen was pivotal in a victory against Chennai Super Kings in a recent match, where his breathtaking spell delivered two dismissals.
