RR stay away from the last spot with a win in their final league game against CSK in Delhi.
What's left the MS Dhoni faithful even more heartbroken isn't just his quiet performance in Delhi - it's the looming uncertainty that hangs over his future.
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Despite having nothing to lose, both teams are expected to put up a competitive fight in what promises to be an entertaining clash for the fans in Delhi.
RR sit just above CSK in ninth place with a similar record-three victories and nine losses from twelve games.
Over the last 10 matches at this venue, the average first-innings score has been 216, suggesting it offers good conditions for batting, although the surface may provide some assistance to spinners.
Player movements and international commitments continue to shape the dynamic landscape of IPL 2025
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.
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.
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
The Canadian actor may not have been familiar with cricket before this encounter, but his enthusiastic response suggested that the IPL-and particularly the Royals-may have won him over.
Ticket prices for the CSK vs RR match in Delhi start from ₹1,900 and go up to ₹10,000
IPL 2025 new schedule: The playoffs will take place on May 29, 30 and June 1, while the IPL 2025 grand finale is scheduled to take place on June 3.
BCCI is planning to resume the tournament on May 16, targeting May 30 for the final-five days later than originally scheduled.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are the only three teams who will go on break with no chances of qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs
JioStar, the official broadcaster of the IPL, has expressed full support for the BCCI's decision to suspend the tournament, emphasizing that national interest must come first
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