IPL 2025: PBKS vs RR – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match Details – IPL 2025

• Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
• Date: 5th April 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Mullanpur
• Live Streaming: JioStar & Star Sports Network

Key Player Duels

Shreyas Iyer vs. Jofra Archer
PBKS batsman Shreyas Iyer will hold the innings together, but RR's pace ace Jofra Archer will look to get him out early with sheer pace and bounce.
Glenn Maxwell vs. Wanindu Hasaranga
Destructive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will be PBKS's key middle-order launchpad, but RR's spin magician Wanindu Hasaranga will look to stifle him with incisive turn.
Sanju Samson vs. Lockie Ferguson
RR skipper Sanju Samson will target to score faster during the middle overs, but PBKS quick Lockie Ferguson will try and intimidate him with pace alone.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs. Arshdeep Singh
RR opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal will challenge the bowlers in the powerplay, but PBKS bowler Arshdeep Singh will aim to get movement for the new ball and have him caught early.

Marcus Stoinis vs. Tushar Deshpande
PBKS all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will aim to plunder the death overs for maximum hits, while RR's Tushar Deshpande will attempt to deliver yorkers and slower balls well.

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Nitish Rana vs. Yuzvendra Chahal
RR's Nitish Rana is capable of finding his gears in the middle overs, but PBKS leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will attempt to use his variations to outsmart him.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal,Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI

Sanju Samson, Yashashvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasarnga, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma,Impact Player: Shubham Dubey