Punjab Kings (219/5) beat Rajasthan Royals (209/7 in 20 overs) by 10 runs in IPL 2025 match. In the chase of 220, RR got a strong momentum as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi stitched a solid opening partnership. Dhurv Jurel also hammered a half-century but PBKS bowlers quickly bounced back and restricted RR to 209/7. For PBKS, Harpreet Brar scalped three wickets while Marco Jansen scalped two. 

OUT!!! Marco Jansen strikes at the right time and dismisses Dhruv Jurel for 53. Jurel goes for a big hit but his shot lands into the hands of Mitchell Owen near the backward point. On the next delivery, he dismisses Wanindu Hasaranga, who gets caught by Prabhsimran Singh. PBKS have now almost sealed a win as RR need 20 off 2 balls. 

RR 200/7 (19.4 overs)

This game is going down to the wire as Dhruv Jurel is not letting the game slip away from RR's hands. In the 18th over by Azmatullah Omarzai, Jurel hits a six as RR now need 30 off 12 balls to win. 

RR 190/5 (18 overs)

Dhruv Jurel is playing a brilliant knock as RR are standing solid in the chase of 220. In the previous over of Arshdeep Singh, the duo of Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer score 14 runs, which include a six from the former. RR now need 41 off 18 balls to win. 

RR 179/4 (17 overs)

RR get another big over with Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Azmatullah Omarzai, the duo scores 11 runs, which include a boundary from both the batters. In the last four overs, RR now need 55 runs to win. 

RR 165/4 (16 overs)

OUT!!!! Harpreet Brar has taken his third wicket of the day and this time, he has shown the door to Riyan Parag for 13. Brar traps him with his ultimate spin and then rattles up the stumps. After takinh the wicket, pacer Arshdeep Singh makes Brar wear the sunglasses as he gives a terrific pose to celebrate. Fourth wicket gone for RR. 

RR 144/4 (13.2 overs)

After losing the wicket of Sanju Samson, RR had gone on the backfoot but Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel brought them back on track. In the previous over of Azmatullah Omarzai, the duo scores 17 runs, which include one six from both the batters. RR are still holding an upper hand and are likely to clinch a brilliant win today. 

RR 143/3 (13 overs)

OUT!!! Azmatullah Omarzai joins the party in style as Punjab Kings get the crucial wicket of Sanju Samson for 20. Samson tries to break the deadlock and go for a boundary but his shot goes up and Marco Jansen grabs an excellent catch. Third wicket gone for RR in the chase. 

RR 114/3 (10.2 overs)

OUT!!! Harpreet Brar strikes again and this time, he provides Punjab Kings with the big wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal hammers it hard for a six but fails to time the shot as the ball lands into the hands of Mitchell Owen at the long-off. Second wicket gone for RR. 

RR 109/2 (8.4 overs)

FIFTY!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a single off Harpreet Brar's delivery and completes his half-century. It is his 15th half-century in the IPL and he brings it up in 24 balls. Terrific batting by the youngster as RR are dominating PBKS in the chase. 

RR 106/1 (8.1 overs)

The powerplay has been a terrific one for Rajasthan Royals as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi stitched a fiery partnership. Even after the latter's wicket, Jaiswal continues to hit boundaries, as RR score 89 in the powerplay. 

RR 89/1 (6 overs)

OUT!!!! PHEWW!!! Finally PBKS get their first breakthrough of the day as Harpreet Brar dismisses Vaibhav Suryavanshi for 40 off just 15 balls. After hitting two back-to-back fours, Suryavanshi goes for a big hit again but this time, the ball lands into the hands of Xavier Bartlett at the mid-on. 

RR 76/1 (4.5 overs)

WHAT IS HAPPENING OVER HERE??? PBKS bowlers look completely clueless against Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi as the RR openers are fearlessly moving ahead. In the previous over of Xavier Bartlett, the duo scores 12 runs. With this, RR also go past the 50-run mark in just 3 overs.

RR 51/0 (3 overs)

The 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi follows the footsteps of Yashasvi Jaiswal and confidently takes on Marco Jansen. In the previous over of the pacer, Suryavanshi hits two sixes and a boundary as Jansen leaks 17 runs. 

RR 39/0 (2 overs)

WOAHHH!!! In the chase of 220, Rajasthan Royals have got the ideal start as Yashasvi Jaiswal hammers Arshdeep Singh. In the first over, he hits four boundaries and a six as Arshdeep leaks 22 runs. A brilliant start. 

RR 22/0 (1 over)

AAHH!!! Big blow for Punjab Kings as their skipper Shreyas Iyer has not taken the field. In his absence, Shashank Singh has been the stand-in captain for the rest of the match. Will it be costly for PBKS? Only time will tell. 

Hello and welcome to the second innings of the IPL 2025 match between PBKS and RR. In the chase of 220, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have started the proceedings for RR as the duo aim to stitch a solid opening partnership. For PBKS, pacer Arshdeep Singh will be bowling the first over. Let's play!!! 

Highest totals after being 3 down for < 35 in an IPL innings

219/5 - PBKS vs RR, Jaipur, 2025

213/9 - LSG vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2023

211/9 - DC vs LSG, Visakhapatnam, 2025

208/7 - KKR vs SRH, Kolkata, 2024

205/7 - KKR vs SRH, Kolkata, 2023

200-plus first innings totals in IPL matches in Jaipur

219/5 - PBKS vs RR, 2025

217/2 - MI vs RR, 2025

214/2 - RR vs SRH, 2023 (chased down)

209/4 - GT vs RR, 2025 (chased down)

202/5 - RR vs CSK, 2023

Punjab Kings have ended their innings at 219/5 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 match on Sunday. For PBKS, Nehal Wadhera scored 70 while Shashank Singh remained unbeaten at 59. Apart from them, Shreyas Iyer scored 30 while Azmatullah Omarzai scored 21* off 9 balls. For RR, Tushar Deshpande took two wickets while Riyan Parag, Kwena Mphaka, and Aakash Madhwal scalped one wicket each. RR now need 220 runs to win. 

As Shashank Singh continues to thrash RR bowlers, Azmatullah Omarzai also joins the party in style and starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Kwena Mphaka, Omarzai hammers a six and two boundaries as the pacer leaks 16 runs. A big over for PBKS as they cross the 190-run mark. 

PBKS 193/5 (18 overs)

WOAHHH!!! Despite losing wickets, PBKS are high on momentum as Shashank Singh is being fearless in his approach. In the previous over of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shashank, along with Azmatullah Omarzai, scores 18 runs. This includes two boundaries and a maximum from Shashank. With this, the batter also nears his half-century. 

PBKS 177/5 (17 overs)

OUT!!!! Aakash Madhwal redeems himself as he dismisses Nehal Wadhera for 70. After getting hit for a six, Madhwal bounces back and traps Wadhera on the next delivery. The PBKS star, who registered his best score of the IPL, goes for a big hit again but this time, his shot lands into the hands of Shimron Hetmyer at the long-off. Fifth wicket gone for PBKS.

PBKS 159/5 (16 overs)

Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh's partnership is causing a lot of trouble for RR bowlers as the duo is comfortably dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Riyan Parag, the duo scores 10 runs, which include a massive six from Shashank. 

PBKS 144/4 (14 overs)

FIFTY!!! Nehal Wadhera hits a boundary off Aakash Madhwal and brings up his half-century in style. It is his fourth half-century in the IPL and he brings it up in 25 balls. Terrific batting from the young player as PBKS aim to finish with a strong total. 

PBKS 126/4 (12.3 overs)

Despite losing the wicket of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS are still enjoying the momentum as Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Wanindu Hasaranga, the duo scores 13 runs. This includes a six from Wadhera, who is inching closer towards his half-century. 

PBKS 117/4 (12 overs)

OUT!!! The big partnership has finally been broken as Riyan Parag dismisses Shreyas Iyer for 30. Iyer tries to go for a big hit but fails to time the shot as the ball goes up in the air and lands into the hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal at the long-off. Fourth wicket gone for PBKS.

PBKS 101/4 (10.3 overs)

Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera complete their 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket. The duo have rescued PBKS from a horrible downfall as the visitors are enjoying some good momentum. They now need to carry this partnership as PBKS aim to finish with a good total. 

PBKS 88/3 (9 overs)

Nehal Wadhera and Shreyas Iyer's partnership is proving to be fruitful for Punjab Kings as the duo is dealing in boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving. In the previous over of Riyan Parag, the duo scores nine runs. This include a boundary from Wadhera as PBKS are getting back on track. 

PBKS 67/3 (7 overs)

After losing three wickets back-to-back, Punjab Kings have gone on the backfoot. Skipper Shreyas Iyer comes to bat at No 4 and joins hands with Nehal Wadhera. The duo is now forming a steady partnership and taking PBKS ahead in the game. In the previous over of Fazalhaq Farooqi, the duo scores 10 runs, which include a six from Wadhera. 

PBKS 58/3 (6 overs)

OUT!!! OHH NOOO!!! Punjab Kings face the biggest setback of the day as Prabhsimran Singh gets dismissed by Tushar Deshpande for 21 off 10 balls. This was fired down the leg-side by Tushar Deshpande and the batsman tried to flick it away. Gets a feather to it, confirm the replays and that's the end of Prabhsimran's cameo! Third wicket gone for PBKS.

PBKS 34/3 (3.1 overs)

OUT!!!! WHATT???? This over was totally dominated by Punjab Kings as Prabhsimran Singh was hammering Kwena Maphaka but the South Africa star bounces back on the last ball and dismisses Mitchell Owen for duck. Owen tries to play across the line, swings hard and gets a top edge. The ball skies up in the air and Sanju Samson - the keeper completes the formalities. Second wicket gone for PBKS.

PBKS 34/2 (3 overs)

OUT!!! Tushar Deshpande has provided Rajasthan Royals with their first wicket of the day as he dismissed Priyansh Arya for 9. Just a ball ago, Priyansh got a lifeline after Fazalhaq Farooqi dropped his catch. However, Shimron Hetmyer does the job and grabs a good catch at the mid-on. First wicket gone for PBKS.

PBKS 19/1 (1.5 overs)

Punjab Kings are off to a good start against Rajasthan Royals as their openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya deal in boundaries. In the first over by Fazalhaq Farooqi, the duo scores 11 runs, which include a boundary from both the batters. 

PBKS 11/0 (1 overs)

The IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings begins. For PBKS, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have started the proceedings. The duo will be looking for a solid opening partnership, especially in the powerplay. On the other hand, Fazalhaq Farooqi will be bowling the first over for RR. Let's play!!! 

To honour and pay a tribute to hard work and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces during the border tensions against Pakistan, the national anthem of India will be played before the start of the match. 

Here are the Impact substitutes for both the teams:

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Ashok Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore, Yudhvir Singh Charak

Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

"Wanted to bowl first. Let's see how it plays out today. I am okay, hundred percent fit. I would love to respect where he is batting. I will bat down the order. I come in for Nitish Rana. Maphaka comes in for Jofra Archer," said Sanju Samson. 

"We are going to bat first. The wicket looks fantastic, know how it plays here. The powerhouse has been our batting, so got to make the best use of it. Everyone is in high spirits. The mindset has been strong. Trying to make the best use of the sources. Kudos to the Army forces. Mitch Owen, Jansen, Omarzai are playing," said Shreyas Iyer. 

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 match on Sunday. 

"It is another afternoon game here in Jaipur and my word it is hot. It is around 45 degrees. The surface we are using today is kind of in the center, there is a little bit of a bias, the longer side is 67 meters and the shorter side is 63, straight down is 73. The heat is going to play a part here. The pitch is already hot and warm, they (groundstaff) have tried with the hessian to maintain the moisture. The grass on it is trying to keep it together, so that it does not break up and it is doing a decent job. The average first innings score for an afternoon game is around 180 and you will be in the game," reckon Deep Dasgupta and Pommie Mbangwa.

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Fourteen-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s stunning 35-ball century was a rare moment of magic, but the Royals cannot rely on such individual brilliance every time. While Suryavanshi’s heroics provided a brief spark, the team has struggled to build consistent momentum. The batting burden now rests heavily on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, and the duo will need to deliver if the Royals are to spring a surprise in their final home fixture.

As PBKS take the field on Sunday, comfortably placed at third spot on the table with 15 points from 11 games, there would be some scepticism with regard to the changes in the lineup owning to the enforced break. Though Australians Marcus Stonis and Josh Inglis have agreed to rejoin the team, they would be missing PBKS' first game post IPL resumption, forcing the Punjab side to potentially rejigs their batting order.

Rajasthan Royals will be high on confidence as their regular skipper Sanju Samson returns in today's match. He missed the last few matches due to an injury and in his absence, Riyan Parag captained RR. With Samson's return, RR will look to clinch a victory in their last home game of the season. 

As action returns to the Sawai Mansingh stadium after a week-long enforced break, Shreyas Iyer's side will hope to move past the nightmare on May 8, when their match against Delhi Capitals in scenic Dharamsala had to be called off due to India-Pakistan border tensions, forcing the players to return to their dressing rooms in pitch darkness.

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a playoff berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, straight from the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Stay tuned for all the live updates.