PBKS vs RR highlights, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals thrash Punjab Kings by 50 runs

(On the performance) To be honest, I was considering around 180-185. That would be good to chase over here, we weren’t able to execute our plans. I’m glad this blip happened early in the tournament. It was a decent pitch, the ball was holding a bit and we were not giving them much pace. (On what went wrong) I felt we could taken it slower and tried to build partnerships, but lots of learning from this game. Today there was no dew as we anticipated, but I feel we need to go back to the drawing board and see the videos where we weren't able to execute with our bowling and batting. We lost back to back wickets as well, which wasn’t ideal as it isn’t easy for new batters. Nehal was phenomenal under pressure. He took some time and then was able to charge the bowlers, make the most of the situation. Need a slight hiccup to wake you up at the start of the tournament. I personally feel this loss will be good and we will need to go back to the drawing board.

The 170-plus target have been defended successfully 9 out of 10 times in T20s at this venue and Punjab Kings have lost five out of six games in Mullanpur.

Most wins as RR captain (IPL)

32 - Sanju Samson (62 mats)*
31 - Shane Warne (55 mats)
18 - Rahul Dravid (34 mats)
15 - Steven Smith (27 mats)
9 - Ajinkya Rahane (24 mats)

Most consecutive wins as an IPL captain

10 - Gautam Gambhir (2014-15)
8 - Shane Warne (2008)
8 - Shreyas Iyer (2024-25) - ended today
7 - MS Dhoni (2013)

Rajasthan Royals thrash Punjab Kings by 50 runs

WICKET! Maheesh Theekshana dismisses Marco Jansen for 3 runs. Rajasthan Royals have displayed excellent fielding prowess tonight, highlighted by Shimron Hetmyer's brilliant catch! A full-pitched delivery targeting middle stump was met by Jansen's bottom-handed whip shot towards deep mid-wicket. However, he failed to place it beyond the fielder's reach. Hetmyer, positioned in the deep, moved swiftly to his left and completed a skilful catch.

Punjab Kings 145/8, need 61 runs in 14 balls

WICKET! Sandeep Sharma removes Suryansh Shedge for 2 runs. Short and outside off from Sandeep. Hedge slashes this but fails to connect this well. Shimron Hetmyer takes a superb catch at sweeper cover.

PBKS 136/7, need 70 runs in 23 balls to win vs RR

Shashank Singh and Suryansh Shedge are the two new batters in the middle at the moment. Both are known to hit the ball from the word go. Can they take Punjab Kings home tonight?

Punjab Kings need 73 runs in 27 balls

Glenn Maxwell vs Theekshana in T20s

Inns: 10
Runs: 71
Balls: 40
Dismissals: 4
Avg: 17.75
SR: 177.5

WICKET!

Wanindu Hasaranga ends Nehal Wadhera's stay at 62. The Rajasthan Royals secure their second consecutive victory, dealing a significant setback to the Punjab Kings! Wanindu Hasaranga delivers a deceptive googly that spins away from the left-handed batsman, landing close to the off-side tramline. Nehal Wadhera attempts a slog sweep from a kneeling position but fails to get the desired height. The ball travels low and flat towards deep mid-wicket, where Dhruv Jurel, charging in from the boundary, executes a brilliant diving catch just above the ground.

Punjab Kings 131/6, need 75 runs in 29 balls vs Rajasthan Royals (Target: 206)

WICKET! Maheesh Theekshana removes Glenn Maxwell for 30 runs. CAUGHT IN THE AIR! A crucial breakthrough for Rajasthan Royals as the 'Big Show' exits! Maheesh Theekshana delivers a full-length delivery outside off stump. Glenn Maxwell attempts a crouching shot, aiming to clear the long-off region. However, he mistimes the shot, sending it skyward. Yashasvi Jaiswal maintains his composure at long off, completing a well-judged catch in the outfield.

PBKS 131/5, need 75 runs in 30 balls

FOUR! Maheesh Theekshana to Nehal Wadhera. The left hander smashes the bowler between mid-wicket and long-on for a boundary.

Punjab Kings need 81 runs in 35 balls

Nehal Wadhera brings up his half century off 33 balls

He comes down the track and whacks Wanindu Hasaranga over long on fence to bring up his fifty.

REVIEW and NOT OUT! A loud caught behind appeal from Sanju Samson against Glenn Maxwell. Samson is confident. He immediately takes a review as well. Nehal Wadhera goes to Maxwell to have a word. The latter nods. A flat line on Snicko. It's NOT OUT.

100 comes up for Punjab Kings with a boundary from Glenn Maxwell towards deep backward point off Yudhvir Singh Charak.

Punjab Kings need 104 runs in 45 balls

PUNJAB KINGS still have their key players including Nehal, Maxwell, Shashank, Shedge, and Jansen. Game on!

• Sandeep Sharma keeps things tight with a disciplined over.
• Kumar Kartikeya makes an impact, removing Prabhsimran.
• Jofra Archer maintains the pressure with another fiery spell, completing his third over.
• Hasaranga concedes 9 runs in a relatively quiet over.
• Maxwell ups the tempo, taking on Kartikeya, with Wadhera joining the assault.

SIX! Kartikeya to Nehal Wadhera. The left-hander gets down to his knees and whacks the ball over deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Punjab Kings 78/4, need 128 runs in 60 balls

Kartikeya to Maxwell. The Australian batter hammers this over long-on for a biggie.

Rajasthan Royals maintain firm control of this match, having secured four crucial PBKS wickets before reaching the mid-point. Their bowling unit has executed their strategies effectively with precision and discipline. RR appear to be in a commanding position, whilst Glenn Maxwell and Nehal Wadhera strive to rebuild the innings. Should RR claim a couple more dismissals at this stage, they would essentially secure their dominance in this encounter.

Prabhsimran vs spin since IPL 2024

Inns: 12
Runs: 152
Balls: 104
Dismissals: 9
Avg: 16.88
SR: 146.15
Bnd%: 22.11

RR pacers in PP today (by lengths)

Full: 0/11 (7 balls)

Good: 2/11 (11 balls)

Short: 1/7 (12 balls)

*excluding wides

WICKET!

Kumar Kartikeya dismisses Prabhsimran Singh for 17 runs. The Impact Player makes an immediate impression, claiming a wicket on his second delivery! Kumar bowls a floating googly on middle stump, and Prabhsimran Singh attempts a slog sweep, getting low and reaching forward. However, he fails to generate any height on the shot, sending it directly to deep mid-wicket where Wanindu Hasaranga completes a comfortable catch at waist height.

Punjab Kings 43/4 in 6.2 overs vs Rajasthan Royals (Target: 206)

DROPPED CATCH! What should have been a straightforward dismissal turns into a missed opportunity! Theekshana delivers a full-length ball on off stump, which Wadhera mistimes, hitting it off the toe-end towards mid on. Riyan Parag at mid on signals for the catch, whilst Dhruv Jurel runs in from long on. The two fielders nearly crash into each other, leading to Jurel dropping the catch. They manage only a single from the delivery.

Two wickets in the first over this season

Shardul Thakur vs DC
Jofra Archer vs PBKS

WICKET! OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Brilliant delivery and catch from Sandeep, pushing Punjab Kings deeper into trouble! He delivered a good-length ball, landing it perfectly in front of the stumps. The ball gripped the surface slightly. Marcus Stoinis attempted a straight push whilst maintaining an upright stance, but the ball struck higher on his bat, resulting in a chip straight back. Sandeep Sharma displayed quick reflexes, diving to his left to complete a sharp return catch. Punjab Kings find themselves in a precarious position at 26/3.

Bouncer from Jofra Archer to Marcus Stoinis. Sanju Samson jumps but fails to grab the ball. It goes for FOUR. Byes is the signal from umpire.

Punjab Kings 22/2 in 2.4 overs

Shreyas Iyer’s last five IPL innings

58*
6*
97*
52*
10 - today

WICKET!

Jofra Archer castles Shreyas Iyer for 10 runs. A crucial breakthrough for Rajasthan Royals as Jofra Archer dismisses the PBKS captain! Archer delivers a full-length delivery aimed at the stumps whilst running in at full speed. Shreyas Iyer positions himself towards the leg side, attempting to create space on the off side. He reveals his stumps whilst attempting an aggressive aerial shot but fails to connect. The ball strikes the wickets directly. The opening over has been remarkable, featuring two boundaries and two dismissals! Shreyas walks back after scoring 10.

Punjab Kings 11/2 in 1 over vs Rajasthan Royals (Target: 206)

WICKET!

Jofra Archer removes Priyansh Arya for a duck. KNOCKED HIM OVER! A brilliant opening delivery from Jofra Archer, who is absolutely delighted! Punjab Kings suffer an immediate setback on the first ball! Archer charges in from over the wicket, delivering a precise good-length ball targeting the stumps. The ball moves away slightly towards off stump. Priyansh Arya attempts a defensive stroke whilst stepping forward, but misses the line completely as the ball evades his outside edge and smashes into the off stump. Arya departs without scoring.

Punjab Kings 0/1 in 0.1 over vs Rajasthan Royals (Target: 206)

I'm feeling very good and I really enjoyed today.

I was just keeping my intent. what is important for my team. Trying to get into my rhythm. The wicket was really well initially and we tried and played our shots. The cutters are stopping a bit, so that would be good for our bowlers.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajasthan Royals

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fine half-century and shared an 89-run stand with skipper Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals posted a steep 205 for 4 against Punjab Kings on Saturday.

Jaiswal scored a 45-ball 67 studded with three boundaries and five sixes, while Samson hit a 26-ball 38. Riyan Parag then scored an unbeaten 43.

New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson (2/37) was the most successful PBKS bowler getting rid of both Jaiswal and Samson, who returned to lead RR in place of Riyan Parag in this match.

Earlier, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl.

Dhruv Jurel smashes Marcus Stoinis over deep mid wicket. Whata timing from the right hander. The ball sails like a rocket. 200 up for Royals.

SIX! Stoinis to Riyan Parag. The right hander dispatches the ball into deep mid-wicket stands. It's too high in the air and lands down town. Humongous hit!

FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Hetmyer. The left hander smashes the ball towards deep mid-wicket fence. Aggressive shot from the West Indies cricketer.

Ferguson’s spell today (by lengths)

Full: 0/8 (4 balls)
Good: 2/11 (12 balls)
Short: 0/15 (8 balls)
*excluding wides

Riyan Parag is dealing in sixes at the moment. Riyan Parag hits Marco Jansen for back-to-back sixes. Superb shots from the right hander.

SIX! Short and down the leg from Lockie Ferguson. Shimron Hetmyer pulls this towards fine leg. Chahal is there and he drops it at fine leg. Regulation chance but he might have lost it in the lights. Ponting, in the dug out, isn't happy at all. Iyer is not happy too.

RR 160/3 in 17 overs vs PBKS

• Ferguson breaks the partnership by dismissing Sanju Samson.
• Jaiswal punishes Chahal with a four and a six to bring up his first fifty of the season.
• The left-hander accelerates further, smashing 17 runs off a Stoinis over.
• Ferguson strikes again, removing Jaiswal with a clever knuckle ball.
• Nitish Rana departs soon after, caught brilliantly by Maxwell at deep cover.
• Arshdeep begins the 16th with four consecutive dots before Riyan Parag finds two boundaries to end the over.

Brilliant bowling from Arshdeep Singh. He is putting pressure in RR batters now. Four dots in a row and then conceded two boundaries. 8 runs off his over. 150 comes up for RR.

Rajasthan Royals 150/3 in 16 overs vs Punjab Kings

WICKET!

Marco Jansen removes Nitish Rana for 12 runs. Attempting to maintain the scoring rate, Rana loses his wicket. Marco Jansen claims his opening scalp of the evening. The delivery, pitched up on off stump, sees Rana stepping away to target the wider square boundary. The ball soars towards deep cover, where Glenn Maxwell moves leftward and completes a clean catch.

Rajasthan Royals 138/3 in 14.4 overs vs Punjab Kings

Rajasthan Royals' score has dipped from 89/0 to 123/2, yet their approach remains encouraging as each new batter maintains an aggressive stance to ensure continuous scoring. Lockie Ferguson stands as PBKS's sole successful bowler, having dismissed the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal. RR, with substantial batting resources remaining, are likely to maintain their aggressive strategy, targeting a total of 200 or more. However, quick dismissals could potentially disrupt their rhythm. Marco Jansen returns to bowl, having conceded 22 runs in his previous two overs without any wickets, taking over from Marcus Stoinis.

FOUR! FOUR! Nitish Rana comes to the crease and hits back-to-back boundaries off Lockie Ferguson. Superb intent from the left hander. Yashasvi and Samson have laid the foundation for RR and now it's time for the other batters to use this launchpad.

WICKET!

Lockie Ferguson ends Yashasvi Jaiswal's stay at 67 runs. Off-stump uprooted! Lockie Ferguson's clever slower delivery secures a crucial breakthrough for the hosts. Bowling from around the wicket to the left-handed batsman, he delivers a knuckleball at a good length targeting off stump. Jaiswal positions himself on leg side and attempts a cross-batted shot. The ball evades the inside edge and crashes into the off stump. Jaiswal's promising innings ends at 67 (45) just as he was accelerating.

Rajasthan Royals 123/2 in 13.2 overs vs Punjab Kings

SIX! Slightly fuller from Marcus Stoinis. Yashasvi goes deep in the crease and gets fully under this delivery and dispatches the ball over long on for a maximum.

Fifty in 40 balls is Yashasvi Jaiswal’s slowest fifty in IPL, bettering his 31 balls fifty against MI last year.

FIFTY!

Yashasvi Jaiswal brings up his half century off 40 balls. His least rapid half-century in IPL, taking 40 deliveries, yet this innings should significantly boost his self-assurance. Chahal delivers a fuller length with flight on off-stump, whilst Yashasvi maintains his position deep within the crease and powerfully strikes the ball towards the left of long on, securing a boundary.

Rajasthan Royals 99/1 in 11.5 overs vs PBKS

WICKET!

Lockie Ferguson gets the breakthrough, Sanju Samson falls for 38 runs

RR 89/1 in 10.2 overs vs PBKS

• Maxwell keeps things tight to wrap up the powerplay.
• RR pick up 9 runs from Chahal’s first over.
• Stoinis is introduced as the sixth bowler and concedes 7 in a steady start.
• Chahal's second over proves expensive, leaking 10 runs including 5 wides.

Some smart bowling from Marcus Stoinis. Just 6 runs off his over. He didn't allow Yashasvi and Samson to find a single fence in this over. Punjab Kings are desperately looking to end this solid stand.

RR 85/0 in 10 overs vs PBKS

82* runs is the highest partnership for any wickets at this venue in six IPL games.

The Rajasthan Royals have made an impressive beginning to their innings. The opening partnership between Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, which had been inconsistent in previous matches, has shown excellent coordination tonight. Although there was initial movement for the bowlers, it soon subsided. The pitch has provided consistent bounce and carry, enabling batsmen to play their shots with confidence. However, bowlers who have reduced their pace, including both fast bowlers and spinners, have found some assistance from the surface with the ball gripping and holding.