RAJ vs PUN, Match Winner Prediction: The 59th match of Indian Premier League will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. This match will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on 18th May at 3:30 PM IST.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals have been eliminated from the tournament and currently ranking in 8th place on the points table. The team has played a total of 12 games, in which they only won 3 of them. Their last match was against KKR, where they failed to chase the target of 206 and lost the game by just only one run. In that match, Riyan Parag scored an impressive 95 off 45 balls, while Shimron Hetmyer smashed 29 off 23 balls.
Punjab Kings
In contrast, Punjab Kings are currently ranking in 3rd place on the points table and have won 7 out of 11 games. Their last match was against LSG, which they won by 37 runs. Prabhsimran Singh was the key player in that match who scored an impressive 91 off 48 balls, while Shreyas Iyer smashed 45 off 25 balls. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh claimed three wickets, while Azmatullah Omarzai took 2 wickets.
Therefore, today’s battle will be crucial for both teams, especially for PUN. So let’s see which team can win today’s match and which players can lead their teams toward the victory.
RAJ vs PUN Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 59th Match |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST, Sunday, May 18th, 2025 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the pitch is versatile for both batters and bowlers. It will offer a balanced surface where the ball nicely comes on the bat and which helps batters to set high scores. At this venue, a total of 61 matches have been played here, in which the chasing team got more advantages as compared to batting first. Therefore the team that won the toss might prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 39-34°C Clear |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 22-32% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 170-180 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 61 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 22 (36.07%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 39 (63.93%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 33 (54.10%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 28 (45.90%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 113* – Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), 06/04/2024 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Best Bowling Figures | 6/14 – Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals), 04/05/2008 vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Highest Team Innings | 217 – Sunrisers Hyderabad, 02/05/2026 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Notable Team Innings (MI) | 214 – Mumbai Indians, 07/05/2023 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Recent High Score (MI) | 213 – Mumbai Indians, 01/05/2025 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Lowest Team Innings | 59 – Rajasthan Royals, 14/05/2023 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 199/7 – Gujarat Titans, 10/04/2024 vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.19 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.24 |
| Average Score Batting First | 163.69 |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 29 |
|---|---|
| Won by Rajasthan Royals | 17 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 12 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
RAJ vs PUN Today’s Probable 11
| Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Prabhsimran Singh |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Priyansh Arya |
| Sanju Samson (c) | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Riyan Parag | Nehal Wadhera |
| Dhruv Jurel (w) | Josh Inglis (w) |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Shashank Singh |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Marcus Stoinis |
| Jofra Archer | Marco Jansen |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Akash Madhwal | Arshdeep Singh |
Impact Players
- Rajasthan Royals: Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma
- Punjab Kings: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur
Key Players to Watch Out in RAJ vs PUN Match
Top Batters
Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has played a total of 7 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 288 runs with the highest of 68.
- At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Yashasvi Jaiswal has played a total of 14 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 559 runs with the highest of 104.
Riyan Parag
- Riyan Parag has played a total of 9 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 183 runs with the highest of 48.
- At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Riyan Parag has played a total of 13 games, in which he scored a total of 406 runs with the highest of 84.
Also keep your eyes on – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson.
Prabhsimran Singh
- At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Prabhsimran Singh never played a match ,so this will be his first match.
- Prabhsimran Singh has played a total of 05 matches against RAJ, in which he scored a total of 95 runs with the highest of 60.
Shreyas Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer played a total of 13 matches against RAJ, where he scored a total of 376 runs with the highest of 85.
- At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Shreyas Iyer played a total of 2 matches so far, and scored a total of 4 runs.
Also keep your eyes on – Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya.
RAJ vs PUN Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 65 | 2080 Runs | 124 | 151.49 |
| Riyan Parag | 82 | 1550 Runs | 95 | 142.33 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 45 | 1193 Runs | 103 | 154.13 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 123 | 3532 Runs | 97 | 131.93 |
Top Bowlers
Jofra Archer
- Jofra Archer has played a total of 9 matches against PUN, in which he took a total of 11 wickets.
- At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jofra Archer played a total of 15 matches and took 14 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Maheesh Theekshana.
Yuzvendra Chahal
- Yuzvendra Chahal has played a total of 13 matches against RAJ, in which he took 18 wickets.
- At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Yuzvendra Chahal played a total of 12 games and took 15 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Arshdeep Singh.
RAJ vs PUN Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 25 | 59 Wickets | 7.89 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 171 | 219 Wickets | 7.94 |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Wickets in Powerplay (Last 10 Matches) | Wickets | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 0w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 3w, 0w, 1w, 0w, 1w, 0w | 6 out of 10 | 60% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 2w, 3w, 3w, 2w, 1w, 0w, 0w, 2w, 0w | 7 out of 10 | 70% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets Lost | Occurrence | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 0w, 2w, 0w, 0w | 1 out of 4 | 25% |
| 2nd Innings | 0w, 0w, 0w, 5w | 1 out of 4 | 25% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the second innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- However, In this season, the chances of wickets are less, so we can keep the openers in both innings.
RAJ vs PUN Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Rajasthan Royals | Bowling | 50-60 | 170-180 | RR |
| Scenario 2 | Punjab Kings | Bowling | 60-70 | 180-200 | PBKS |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between RAJ vs PUN?
As per the head-to-head records RAJ is ahead but looking at the batting line-up and bowlers as well, PUN seem strong and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of RAJ vs PUN?
RAJ and PUN have played a total of 29 matches, in which RAJ won 17 and PUN won 12.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
PUN will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
