RR vs PBKS: Punjab Kings Beat Rajasthan Royals by 10 Runs in IPL 2025 Thriller — Match Result, Highlights, and Key Performances -

In the high-octane clash between RR vs PBKS, IPL 2025 delivered yet another nail-biting finish as Punjab Kings (PBKS) edged past Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 10 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The match result propelled Punjab to the second spot in the IPL 2025 points table with their third consecutive win. Meanwhile, Rajasthan, after losing their third match in a row, have been officially knocked out of playoff contention.

Let’s break down every highlight, performance, and update from this power-packed RR vs PBKS fixture.

Match Summary – RR vs PBKS, IPL 2025

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Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date: 18 May 2025
Match: 59th Match of IPL 2025
Result: Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs

Punjab Kings Bat First – 219/5 in 20 Overs

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Punjab Kings posted a formidable 219/5 thanks to some stellar batting performances:

Nehal Wadhera: 70 (37 balls, 7 fours, 4 sixes)
Shashank Singh: 59* (30 balls, 5 sixes)
Shreyas Iyer: 30 (22 balls)
Punjab lost early wickets in the Powerplay, ending at 58/3 in 6 overs.

Despite the early setbacks, Wadhera and Shashank steadied the ship with a crucial 58-run partnership. Tushar Deshpande was the pick of RR’s bowlers with 2 wickets, while Akash Madhwal, Ryan Parag, and Kwena Maphaka chipped in with one each.

Rajasthan Royals’ Chase – 209/7 in 20 Overs

Chasing 220, Rajasthan Royals got off to a blistering start:

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 50 (25 balls)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 40 (15 balls)
Dhruv Jurel: 53 (32 balls)

Jaiswal and Suryavanshi hammered 76 runs in just 29 balls, setting a new highest Powerplay score (89 runs) in RR’s IPL 2025 campaign. However, their middle-order collapsed, courtesy of the bowling brilliance from Punjab’s Harpreet Brar.

Player of the Match: Harpreet Brar

Figures: 4 overs, 3 wickets, 34 runs
Dismissed: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag

Brar turned the tide in Punjab’s favour, delivering key blows at crucial moments. His double strike — dismissing Suryavanshi and Jaiswal — derailed Rajasthan’s chase during the middle overs.

Final Overs Drama

Rajasthan needed 22 runs in the final over, with Dhruv Jurel and Wanindu Hasaranga at the crease. Marco Jansen kept his nerve, dismissing both batters and conceding just 11 runs, sealing a dramatic match result in PBKS’s favour.

Points Table After the Match

Punjab Kings (PBKS): 2nd Position | 17 Points | 8 Wins, 3 Losses, 1 No Result
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Eliminated | 6 Points from 13 matches

This match result ensured Punjab’s stronghold in the top tier of the IPL 2025 standings, keeping their hopes for a top-two finish alive.

Key Stats – RR vs PBKS, IPL 2025

Player	Performance
Harpreet Brar	3/34 & Player of the Match
Nehal Wadhera	70 (37 balls) – Second Fifty of the Season
Shashank Singh	59* (30 balls) – Match-winning Knock
Dhruv Jurel	53 (32 balls) – Fighting Fifty
Yashasvi Jaiswal	50 (25 balls) – Powerplay Blitz
Tushar Deshpande	2 Wickets – RR’s Best Bowler

Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Captain: Sanju Samson (wk)
Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Players: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Harpreet Brar

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💬 Final Thoughts: What This Means for IPL 2025

The RR vs PBKS encounter was a cricketing spectacle — filled with explosive batting, strategic bowling, and moments of sheer brilliance. This match result underlines Punjab Kings’ resurgence in IPL 2025, while Rajasthan Royals face tough questions as they exit the playoff race.

As the league stage nears its end, the competition for the top spots is heating up. Can PBKS clinch a top-two finish and make it to the finals? Only time — and a few more exciting matches — will tell.

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