With this win PBKS are now on 17 points, the same as leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but are second on the table because of an inferior net run rate.
Vipraj Nigam replaced Madhav Tiwari, and Mustafizur Rahman came in for Mitchell Starc. Gujarat Titans made just one change, bringing in Kagiso Rabada in place of an unnamed player.
LSG speedster Mayank Yadav has been sidelined due to injury and replaced by New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke.
Delhi Capitals need to win two of their remaining three matches to secure a playoff spot. GT only have to win 1 game to confirm their spot in the IPL playoffs.
Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans are enjoying another impressive campaign. The 2022 IPL champions have already secured eight victories this season and currently have16 points on the table.
Guided by their young skipper Shubman Gill, GT have shown remarkable consistency, and a win in this fixture would confirm their spot in the playoffs.
While Mitchell Starc remains unavailable for the final leg of the league, DC have welcomed back Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs.
While the historical rivalry slightly tilts in Rajasthan Royals' favor with a 16-12 lead, Punjab Kings' current form makes them strong contenders to overturn that trend.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing 11 Prediction: Both RR and PBKS are expected to have multiple changes in their team line-up when they return to action in IPL 2025
Winning score at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur (in IPL since 2024): 1st inns score 180 or above: Mts - 7, Bat 1st won - 4, Bat 2nd won - 3; 1st inns score less than 180: Mts - 2, Bat 1st won - 0, Bat
Punjab Kings' opening batters have performed exceptionally well, and skipper Iyer has been in superb touch with the bat this season.
Fans in Delhi can expect scorching conditions during the match, with temperatures forecasted to range between 35°C and 39°C.
RR and PBKS have played against each other six times at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, out of which PBKS have won only once, while RR have won five times
Sanjay Bangar opened up about his personal reaction to Kohli stepping away from Test cricket.
It would've been a different spectacle had the match been played and fans would've loved to see how their hero reacts to the heartfelt tribute as well.
On the other hand, KKR's hopes of advancing to the playoffs were dashed with this washout. Having accumulated only 12 points from 13 matches, they have been officially eliminated from contention.
RCB vs KKR HIGHLIGHTS: RCB go to the top of the table with 17 points after the called off match at home.
Rain has delayed proceedings in Bengaluru with overs expected to be reduced now.
Key stats at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (in IPL 2025) - Matches: 5, Bat 1st Won: 2 Bat 2nd Won: 3 Avg 1st Inns score: 180/7 (Run rate: 8.99) Lowest Total Defended: 205 Highest Target Chased: 170
If RCB win two of their remaining 3 matches, they will end the league phase with 20 points and could finish among the top two teams on the IPL 2025 points table but...