IPL 2025 today's match: RR vs PBKS playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Punjab Kings' opening batters have performed exceptionally well, and skipper Iyer has been in superb touch with the bat this season.

The 59th match of IPL 2025 is scheduled as a day fixture, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) facing off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur today. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bat first against hosts RR on the day.  The home side, led by Shreyas Iyer, will be aiming to confirm their first playoff qualification since 2014. PBKS have shown exceptional form this season, boasting a balanced team with both their batting and bowling departments firing in unison.

 

Despite the absence of a few Australian players, PBKS still possess a strong playing XI, giving skipper Iyer and the coaching staff plenty of reliable options. Their openers have been particularly impressive, and Iyer himself has been in outstanding form with the bat.

 

 

Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals, who won the inaugural edition of the IPL, are already out of playoff contention. They will be hoping to end their campaign on a high. However, with pacer Jofra Archer ruled out due to injury, their bowling attack will face a stern challenge against the powerful PBKS batting lineup. 

 

Riyan Parag captaincy record in IPL 2025

Matches: 12

Wins: 3

Losses: 9

NR: 0

Win percentage: 25

 

Shreyas Iyer captaincy record in IPL 2025

Matches: 11

Wins: 7

Losses: 3

N/R: 1

Win percentage: 70

 

RR playing 11 vs PBKS

 

Rajasthan Royals, the champions of the inaugural IPL season, are no longer in the race for the playoffs but will be aiming to wrap up their campaign on a positive note. However, the absence of injured pacer Jofra Archer will weaken their bowling unit, which now faces a tough test against Punjab Kings’ formidable batting lineup.

 

RR playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi

 

RR squad for IPL 2025:

 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore, Maheesh Theekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma 

 

PBKS playing 11 vs RR

 

Even with some Australian players unavailable, Punjab Kings (PBKS) boast a solid playing XI, offering captain Shreyas Iyer and the coaching staff a range of dependable choices. Their opening batters have performed exceptionally well, and Iyer has been in superb touch with the bat this season.

 

PBKS playing 11: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

 

PBKS squad for IPL 2025:

 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Vishnu Vinod, Marcus Stoinis

 

RR vs PBKS key player battles: 

RR vs PBKS player battles
RR Batters vs PBKS Bowlers
Batter	Bowler	Format	Inns	Runs	Outs	Avg	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Marcus Stoinis	T20s	7	48	3	16	145
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Arshdeep Singh	IPL	6	36	2	18	124
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Marco Jansen	T20s	4	47	2	23.5	162
Riyan Parag	Arshdeep Singh	IPL	7	44	1	44	157
Shimron Hetmyer	Arshdeep Singh	T20s	12	86	3	28.7	162
Shimron Hetmyer	Yuzvendra Chahal	T20s	7	33	3	11	97
Shimron Hetmyer	Lockie Ferguson	T20s	8	37	2	18.5	103
Sanju Samson	Arshdeep Singh	IPL	9	79	1	79	188
Sanju Samson	Yuzvendra Chahal	IPL	11	50	5	10	106
Sanju Samson	Marco Jansen	T20s	6	35	2	17.5	117
Sanju Samson	Marcus Stoinis	IPL	7	27	2	13.5	129
Sanju Samson	Yash Thakur	IPL	2	50	0	-	250
Lhuan Dre Pretorius	Marco Jansen	T20s	2	28	1	28	133
PBKS Batters vs RR Bowlers
Batter	Bowler	Format	Inns	Runs	Outs	Avg	SR
Shreyas Iyer	Jofra Archer	T20s	7	36	2	18	129
Nehal Wadhera	Wanindu Hasaranga	IPL	2	43	1	43	179
Nehal Wadhera	Maheesh Theekshana	IPL	2	35	0	-	130
Marcus Stoinis	Jofra Archer	T20s	9	45	1	45	115
Marcus Stoinis	Wanindu Hasaranga	T20s	8	56	0	-	175
Marcus Stoinis	Maheesh Theekshana	T20s	5	40	0	-	250