IPL 2025: RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Team Captain & Vice captain Picks, Playing XI and Pitch Report for 59th Match

RR vs PBKS Match Information

The 59th match of IPL 2025 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Sunday, May 18, at 3:30 PM IST. While RR had a strong start to their season, recent performances have dipped significantly with 4 losses in their last 5 games (LLWLL). PBKS, on the other hand, are still in the playoff mix with a more stable run (DWWDL).

The Jaipur surface has generally aided batters in the powerplay and offered grip to spinners as the match progresses. With both teams desperate for points, this match could be a close one. RR will hope for a turnaround at home, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, while PBKS will look to continue their momentum with key players like S Iyer and Arshdeep Singh in form.

RR vs PBKS Pitch Report

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head

RR vs PBKS Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Rajasthan Royals

L L W L L

• 04.05.25 03:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Rajasthan Royals

  (20.0) 206/4

  (20.0) 205/8

  L
  Kolkata Knight Riders won by 1 runs
• 01.05.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Rajasthan Royals

  Mumbai Indians

  (16.1) 117/10

  (20.0) 217/2

  L
  Mumbai Indians won by 100 runs
• 28.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Rajasthan Royals

  Gujarat Titans

  (15.5) 212/2

  (20.0) 209/4

  W
  Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets
• 24.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Rajasthan Royals

  (20.0) 205/5

  (20.0) 194/9

  L
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs
• 19.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Rajasthan Royals

  Lucknow Super Giants

  (20.0) 178/5

  (20.0) 180/5

  L
  Lucknow Super Giants beat Rajasthan Royals by 2 runs

Punjab Kings

W W NR L W

• 04.05.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Punjab Kings

  Lucknow Super Giants

  (20.0) 236/5

  (20.0) 199/7

  W
  Punjab Kings won by 37 runs
• 30.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Punjab Kings

  (19.2) 190/10

  (19.4) 194/6

  W
  Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets
• 26.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Punjab Kings

  (1.0) 7/0

  (20.0) 201/4

  NR
  Match abandoned
• 20.04.25 03:30 PM

  IPL
  Punjab Kings

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 157/6

  (18.5) 159/3

  L
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets
• 18.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Punjab Kings

  (14.0) 95/9

  (12.1) 98/5

  W
  Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team: Hot Key Picks

Wicketkeepers (WK)

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)

Points: 748 | Credits: 8.5 | Selected by: 94.44%

Explosive opener who contributes behind the stumps; high fantasy potential.

Dhruv Jurel (RR)

Points: 547 | Credits: 8.0 | Selected by: 27.84%

A reliable finisher who can add late-order impact runs.

Batters (BAT)

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)

Points: 1001 | Credits: 9.0 | Selected by: 96.17%

RR's most dependable batter this season; starts strong and scores big.

S Iyer (PBKS)

Points: 772 | Credits: 9.0 | Selected by: 93.15%

A consistent performer and a key figure in Punjab’s top order.

P Arya (PBKS)

Points: 628 | Credits: 8.5 | Selected by: 90.71%

Useful in the middle overs with intent and range of strokes.

All-rounders (AR)

Riyan Parag (RR)

Points: 917 | Credits: 8.0 | Selected by: 96.29%

One of the most in-form players this season; scores runs and bowls key overs.

Marco Jansen (PBKS)

Points: 652 | Credits: 8.0 | Selected by: 87.63%

Wicket-taking left-arm pacer who also adds runs in the lower order.

Bowlers (BOWL)

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

Points: 662 | Credits: 9.0 | Selected by: 92.06%

Punjab's top pacer with strong death-bowling skills.

Jofra Archer (RR)

Points: 610 | Credits: 8.5 | Selected by: 86.08%

Can trouble any batting lineup with his pace and bounce.

RR vs PBKS Today Dream11 Team Captain and Vice captain

Captain: S Iyer – Punjab's middle-order pillar and in sublime touch.

Vice-captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal – Consistently scoring runs and is heavily picked by users.

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team for Today Prediction

RR vs PBKS Today Very Best Dream11 Prediction: Option 1

WK: P Singh, S Samson, D Jurel, J Inglis

BAT: S Iyer (C), Y Jaiswal (VC), P Arya, N Wadhera

AR: M Jansen, R Parag

BOWL: A Singh

RR vs PBKS Today Very Best Dream11 Prediction: Option 2

WK: P Singh, J Inglis

BAT: S Iyer (C), Y Jaiswal (VC), P Arya, V Suryavanshi

AR: M Jansen, R Parag, W Hasaranga

BOWL: A Singh, J Archer

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Players to Avoid

Sanju Samson (RR) – Only 466 points and selected by 8.55%; hasn't found form in recent games.

N Wadhera (PBKS) – Not getting enough time at the crease to make an impact.

Ravichandran Ashwin (RR) – Wicket-taking ability has dropped; not a fantasy-friendly option right now.

RR vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win

Based on form and team balance, Punjab Kings have the edge in this contest. However, Rajasthan Royals could surprise at home if their top order clicks. Slight advantage to PBKS (55-45).

RR vs PBKS Playing XI Prediction

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jofra Archer

Punjab Kings Predicted XI:

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shikhar Dhawan (C), S Iyer, Rilee Rossouw, P Arya, N Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, V Suryavanshi