RR vs PBKS Highlights: Wadhera, Brar's Magnificent Show Helps Punjab To 10-Run Win In Jaipur



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19:25 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Purple Cap Holder 🟣

On the Purple Cap charts, Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna currently has 20 wickets after 12 matches, with an average of 16.45 and an economy of 7.65, as he shares the top spot with Noor Ahmad, who also has 20 wickets but a slightly higher economy of 8.02.


19:23 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Score Update: Orange Cap Holder🟠

After scoring a magnificent half-century in this game, Yashasvi Jaiswal has moved to the top of the Orange Cap charts with 523 runs to his name in 13 games, at an average of 43.5 and a strike rate of 15, as he is ahead of Suryakumar Yadav, who has 510 runs to his name.


19:23 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Update: Points Table Standings 📊

After this magnificent victory, Punjab Kings have now gotten their 17th point of the season, after 12 games, and are second on the table with eight victories and one drawn game. Currently having a net run rate of +0.389, they're only behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 📈


On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals faced their 10th defeat of the season, as they have won only three out of 13 games and have six points, with a NRR of -0.701, and that's why they stand in ninth position. 📉


The Punjab Kings are already all set for the playoffs, whereas the Royals have already been eliminated. 


19:23 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Match Updates: See You Soon!! 🙋🏻‍♂️👋🏻

Chak De Fatte Punjabiyo, Shabash! 🦁❤️


So, that's it from this game. Punjab Kings were outstanding today, as they win by 10 runs in Jaipur. 


That was a magnificent encounter. Hope you enjoyed our coverage of this game. This is Arnav Chopra on behalf of OneCricket, taking your leave alongside Akash Saini. So, you can switch your tabs and shift your focus on the Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans game currently happening in Delhi. Until then, it's goodbye from our side. See you soon. Bye-bye. 🙋🏻‍♂️


19:23 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Player Of The Match 🥇


For his magnificent show with the ball, impact sub player for Punjab Kings, Harpreet Brar has been awarded player of the match for picking three crucial wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Riyan Parag, as he bowled a magnificent spell of 3/22 in his four overs, giving runs at an economy of just 5.50, helping Punjab to restrict the Royals for just 209 as he broke momentum in the Royals' innings after their fiery start.


19:23 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Score: Summary 📖

It was a rather poor start for Punjab Kings, who lost three wickets – both their openers and their number-three batter, Mitchel Owen – alongside Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, inside the fourth over with just 34 runs on the board. When skipper Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera formed a decent 67-run partnership for the fourth wicket, taking Punjab to 101 in under 11 overs. Shreyas Iyer fell for 30, but Nehal Wadhera continued his merry ways as he smacked a brilliant 70 off 37 deliveries with five maximums to his name, which was then supported by Shanshank Singh's 59*, while Azmatullah Omarzai's 21* helped Punjab post 219 on the board after the end of their 20 overs.



In reply, the Rajasthan Royals went absolutely crazy, with both their openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi taking turns to smash the Punjab bowlers out of the park, one after the other. By the end of the powerplay, they were miles ahead with 89 on the board, when only Suryavanshi had departed. Rajasthan then lost their next two wickets easily, with Jaiswal falling for 50, while skipper Sanju Samson returned for 20. Riyan Parag couldn't do much as well, as he was knocked over by Harpreet Brar for just 13, who picked three wickets on the day, bowling magnificent figures of 3/22 in his four overs. In the end, the match went down to the last few overs, where Rajasthan couldn't pull the chase off, despite Dhruv Jurel's magnificent 53 off just 31 deliveries, as the visitors completed an outstanding 10-run victory in Jaipur, where the Royals could post 209 on the board.



19:11 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live: Punjab Kings Win By 10 Runs! ❤️


Punjab Kings!!! Yess!! They have done it!! They get the win by 10 runs!! An outstanding victory. Marco Jansen delivers the last over and doesn't give away more than 11 runs and picks two wickets of Dhruv Jurel and Wanindu Hasaranga! A victory that would give them a lot of confidence!


RR: 209/7 (20) Punjab Kings won by 10 runs


19:07 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: 22 Needed Off Last Over 😬

8 off the 19th over! Now then! The equation is simple! 22 off 6!! That's exactly what Jaiswal scored in the very first over off Arshdeep! Okay! Jurel on strike, Jansen with the ball!


RR: 198/5 (19) Need 22 from 6 balls


19:02 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Jurel Keeps Royals In Hunt


11 off the 18th over! 30 needed now off the last two!! Dhruv Jurel is fighting hard now! He's 47 already from 27 balls. Has to stay on strike. Arshdeep to bowl the nineteenth!


RR: 190/5 (19) Need 30 from 12 balls


18:55 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Score Update: Hetmyer Falls 🤯

Now, then, all sorts of trouble for the Royals! Shimron Hetmyer departs! Omarzai gets his second! Hetmyer holes out in the deep and Punjab Kings camp is overjoyed with the breakthrough. Game's in Punjab hands now!


RR: 181/5 (17.2) Need 39 runs from 16 balls


18:46 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Update: Royals Still In The Game

11 off the 16th while 8 came off 15th. They are going fine at the moment. Time for last four overs. They are still in the race. Around 13 needed every over. Jurel still there alongside Hetmyer!


RR: 165/4 (16) Need 55 from 24 balls


18:38 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Match Updates: Bowled'em!!!!! ☝🏻💪🏻

HARPREET BRAR!! That's how you do it! Riyan Parag has been cleaned up! He gets his third off the night and finishes with figures of 3/22 in his four overs. A dream spell for the left-arm spinner! Game drifting away from the Royals, again after a solid start!


RR: 146/4 (14) Need 74 from 36 balls


18:33 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Jurel, Parag Find Maximums 💪🏻

The final strategic timeout has been taken. Contrasting couple of overs from Omarzai. Concedes just 5 in his first but has been struck for 17 in his second. Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel are at the crease still fighting for the Royals. The hosts have failed to show a solid display especially while finishing the innings this season. Can they still go over the line with 77 runs needed in 42 balls? 11 runs required per over.


RR: 143/3 (13) Need 77 from 42 balls


18:29 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Score: Chahal Keeps The Lines Tight 💫

Another good over for the visitors. Just 7 runs from the 3rd over by Yuzvendra Chahal. He's doing the right, the leg-spinner. Just 22 off his three so far. Royals are under the pump now. They will have to find some more boundaries now to break the shackles!


RR: 126/3 (12) Need 94 from 48 balls


18:21 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live: Samson Gone Too 🫨

That's problematic now!! Surely! Three down in no time! They are losing the plot now! Azmatullah Omarzai gets the breakthrough! Skipper Sanju Samson is gone! Kings fighting their way back into this game!


RR 114/3 (10.2) Need 106 runs in 58 balls


18:18 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Jaiswal Walks Back, Brar Again ☝🏻

IN THE AIR & TAKEN!!!! Brar removes the well-set Jaiswal and Punjab Kings are right back in the game now. That's very clever bowling from Harpreet Brar! He has dismissed both the openers as the well set Yashasvi Jaiswal is the latest to depart. The trademark thigh-five celebration comes out for Brar. Now, can Punjab capitalize on that?


RR: 110/2 (9) Need 110 from 66 balls


18:14 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: 5️⃣0️⃣ For Jaiswal! 💪🏻

Sensational batting from Yashasvi Jaiswal as he lights up the stage with a fiery half-century off just 24 balls! His 6th IPL fifty in this season. That's the class of the man!


RR: 105/1 (8.1) Need 115 from 72 balls


18:05 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Score Update: Highest Ever Score By Royals In Powerplay 🤯


End of powerplay and umpire Chris Gaffaney taps at his watch to signal for a strategic timeout. Rajasthan Royals are off to a flying start in the chase of 220. 13 coming off 6th over by Jansen and Royals are still flying. The hosts are 89/1 after the first six overs. Their highest ever score in the powerplay in IPL history!


89/1 vs PBKS, Jaipur, Today*


87/0 vs GT, Jaipur, 2025


85/1 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2023


81/1 vs CSK, Abu Dhabi, 2021


79/1 vs CSK, Guwahati, 2025


RR: 89/1 (6) Need 131 from 84 balls


17:57 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Update: Suryavanshi's Show Comes To An End; Brar To The Rescue 😔


Successful start from Harpreet Brar as he gets rid of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Suryavanshi's exploits come to an end. Simple catch for Bartlett at mid off. Terrific knock from Suryavanshi, does the job he was sent in for. 40 for the 14-year-old of just 15 deliveries.


RR: 76/1 (5) Need 144 from 90 balls


17:51 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Match Updates: 16 Off The Over!!!


What did they had for breakfast???? Seriously?? 16 comes off the over. Two sixes and a boundary from Suryavanshi! And what if I tell you, All the runs scored so far have been in boundaries!!! No Singles or Doubles!!!!


RR: 67/0 (4) Need 153 runs in 96 balls


17:46 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: 5️⃣0️⃣ Up Inside 3rd Over 🤯


12 off this over and Rajasthan have breached the 50-run mark inside 3rd over! Jaiswal keeps the momentum going! Three boundaries against Xavier Bartlett!!


RR: 51/0 (3) Need 169 from 102 balls


17:41 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Score: Suryavanshi Joins The Party 🥳


Another excellent over for the Royals!! 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi this time joins the party! Two sixes and a four in this one and boy, they are flying!!!! ✈️ Marco Jansen under the pump!


RR: 39/0 (2) Need 181 from 108 balls


17:33 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live: Jaiswal Tears Apart Arshdeep 💪🏻

Damn!! What a start to the innings!!!! YASHASVI JAISWAL! WOW!! Take a bow!! 22 off the over! First Over! And Arshdeep Singh has been taken to the cleaners! That's some serious intent! Four fours and a six!! That's some start when you're chasing 220!


RR: 22/0 (1) Need 198 from 114 balls


17:29 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Let's Begin The Chase...

Well here we go! The Rajasthan Royals opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi take the crease! The Kings break their huddle with high spirits and disperse in the field. Arshdeep Singh will take the new ball.



🙅🏻‍♂️Impact Player Alert: Harpreet Brar comes in for Punjab Kings and captain Shreyas Iyer goes off. Shashank Singh is the stand-in captain. 


17:18 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Punjab Mount 219-5 Upfront!

Winning the toss and batting first, Punjab Kings slipped to 35-3 inside the opening powerplay. Tushar Deshpande picked up two of those wickets for Rajasthan Royals, while young Kwena Maphaka dismissed Kings' debutant Mitchell Owen for a two-ball duck.



Nonetheless, fiery half-centuries from Nehal Wadhera (70 off 37) and Shashank Singh (59* off 30) and a calculated 30 from captain Shreyas Iyer catapulted Punjab Kings to a monumental 219-5 from 20 overs.


17:14 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Shashank Fires Up Punjab To 219 🔥

Shashank Singh tonks a 27-ball half-century as Punjab Kings mount 219.

PBKS: 219-5 (20)



17:09 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: 200 Up For Punjab Kings 🔥❤️

Shashank Singh and Azmatullah Omarzai blaze Punjab Kings past the 200-run mark by the penultimate over of the innings.

PBKS: 202-5 (19)


17:02 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Omarzai Flogs Young Maphaka 

Azmatullah Omarzai races to 16* from just six balls by taking young Maphaka to the cleaners.

PBKS: 193-5 (18)


16:58 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Shashank Picks Up After Wadhera 🔥

Shashank Singh flays Fazalhaq Farooqi with two boundaries and a six as Punjab Kings remain in contention for a big total.

PBKS: 177-5 (17)



16:54 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Madhwal Gets The Dangerman!

Akash Madhwal gets the big wicket of Nehal Wadhera after the latter scored 70 from 37 balls.

PBKS: 159-5 (16)



16:48 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Deshpande Returns With A Tight Over 🔥🔥🔥

Tushar Deshpande returns with a tight three-run over against Punjab Kings.

PBKS: 147-4 (15)



16:40 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Shashank Flexes His Muscles!

Shashank Singh goes over cover to hit a huge six as Punjab Kings motor along despite losing wickets.

PBKS: 144-4 (14)


16:34 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Wadhera Slaps 25-Ball 50*

Nehal Wadhera slaps a 25-ball half-century, gets to 60* off 27 as the cricketer remains unfazed with the loss of Shreyas Iyer.

PBKS: 134-4 (13)



16:28 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Shashank Joins Wadhera

Nehal Wadhera launches Hasaranga for another six to race to 49*, gets joined by Shashank Singh.

PBKS: 117-4 (12)


16:26 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Riyan Parag Gets Shreyas Iyer!

Riyan Parag gets the big wicket of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer as Rajasthan Royals crawl back into the game.

PBKS: 104-4 (11)



16:20 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Wadhera Races To 37*

Nehal Wadhera hits his second maximum of the day to race to 37*.

PBKS: 97-3 (10)



16:14 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Now Iyer Takes On Madhwal 🔥

Shreyas Iyer smears a couple of boundaries off Akash Madhwal as Punjab Kings race to 88-3 before players from both sides call for a timeout.

PBKS: 88-3 (9)



16:09 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Horrible Start For Hasaranga 😓

Nehal Wadhera takes senior spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to the cleaners as Punjab Kings get a move on around the halfway stage.

PBKS: 78-3 (8)


16:06 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Wadhera, Shreyas Stabilize Punjab....

Nehal Wadhera and Shreyas Iyer attempt to lead Punjab Kings' recovery with calculated running and boundary hitting.

PBKS: 67-3 (7)



16:02 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: 50 Up For Punjab Kings!

Nehal Wadhera gets going along with captain Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings cross the 50-run mark by the end of the powerplay.

PBKS: 58-3 (6)



15:57 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Maphaka Strengthens Royals' Grip!

Kwena Maphaka follows up with a tight over as Rajasthan Royals strengthen grip over Punjab Kings.

PBKS: 48-3 (5)


15:53 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Prabhsimran Fails To Lead Punjab's Recovery...

Prabhsimran Singh nicks one towards Sanju Samson off Tushar Deshpande as Punjab Kings lose both openers by the end of the first four overs.

PBKS: 43-3 (4)



15:46 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Maphaka Makes Amends...

After getting taken to the cleaners by Prabhsimran Singh with a four and a six, Kwena Maphaka gets the wicket of Punjab Kings debutant Mitchell Owen for a two-ball duck.

PBKS: 34-2 (3)



15:43 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Deshpande Strikes Big In His First Over!

Tushar Deshpande gets the big wicket of Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya for just nine in his first over of the match.

PBKS: 19-1 (2)


15:34 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Priyansh, Prabhsimran Get Going ❤️

Both Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya hit an early boundary each to get going in the first over of the match.

PBKS: 11-0 (1)



15:30 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Farooqi Opens The Bowling!

Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya continue to open the innings for Punjab Kings. The two youngsters will face Fazalhaq Farooqi first-up.



15:20 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Maphaka Set For Royals Debut 🩷🩷🩷



15:16 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Debut Alert For Mitchell Owen! 😍



15:06 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Impact Substitutes 🏏

Punjab Kings: Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Musheer Ahmed, Suryansh Shedge


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

15:04 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Playing XIs 🏏

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


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


14:58 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Punjab Kings Win Toss 🪙

"We are going to bat first. The wicket looks fantastic and we know how it plays over here. Sanju must be knowing better than us. Our powerhouse has been batting so far so we will try to make the best use of it." - Shreyas Iyer at the toss



14:47 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Milestone Alert ⚠️⚠️⚠️

-Prabhsimran Singh is all set to feature in his 100th T20 game

-Marco Jansen needs 18 runs to complete 1000 T20 runs

14:41 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Toss Timings⏰

The toss for the RR vs PBKS match is scheduled to be held at 3:00 PM IST at Jaipur. With no official changes to the toss timings yet, both captains will be appearing on the field for the formality after exactly 19 minutes!


14:32 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Scorecard: Weather Report ⛈️

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Sawai Mansingh Stadium will be around 41°C, with a real feel of 42°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the West direction, with varying speeds between 19 to 37 km/h.


The cloud cover at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to be around 19 per cent in the afternoon. AccuWeather predicts zero per cent chances of precipitation; so, the game between RR and PBKS won't likely be affected by rain.


14:31 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Score Update: Jaipur Pitch Report🏏

The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium has been favourable to batting so far in the IPL 2025, as evidenced by the average scoring rate of 9.77 at this venue this season. However, the wicket could slightly be on the drier side, owing to the heatwave in the Western part of India.


As it's an afternoon game, the pacers might get the ball hold up a bit, particularly from the hard length area. Meanwhile, the spinners could also get some turn in the middle overs. So, from the batters' perspective, it's important to adjust to the track's pace and bounce rather than slogging blindly.


Considering the pitch might get slightly better to bat in the second innings, the toss-winner could opt to field first.


Read the detailed pitch report from Debashis Sarangi here...



14:28 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Match Updates: Dream11 Fantasy Analysis 💵

Yashasvi Jaiswal

IPL 2025 Form: 473 Runs in 12 Matches

RR's explosive opener has been their standout performer this season, scoring consistently at an impressive strike rate of 154.58. Yashasvi Jaiswal's ability to provide quick starts and convert them into big scores makes him a must-have for fantasy contests.


Riyan Parag

IPL 2025 Form: 377 Runs in 12 Matches

The captain has led from the front with impactful batting performances in the middle order. Riyan Parag's aggressive approach with a strike rate of 170.59 and ability to hit boundaries makes him an excellent fantasy pick.


Maheesh Theekshana

IPL 2025 Form: 11 Wickets in 12 Matches

The Sri Lankan spinner has been RR's highest wicket-taker this season. Maheesh Theekshana's ability to control runs and take crucial wickets in the middle overs makes him a valuable fantasy asset.


Read more about the fantasy analysis and Dream11 teams from Probuddha Bhattacharjee!


14:10 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Last Match Scorecard!

The last time RR and PBKS met was in the 18th match of IPL 2025 and Rajasthan Royals bagged the victory by 50 runs.

RR's Scorecard

Player Name
Runs
Balls
Yashasvi Jaiswal6745
Sanju Samson3826
Riyan Parag43*25
Nitish Rana127
Shimron Hetmyer2012
Dhruv Jurel13*5
Total205/520 Overs

PBKS' Scorecard

Player Name
Runs
Balls
Priyansh Arya01
Prabhsimran Singh1716
Shreyas Iyer105
Marcus Stoinis17
Nehal Wadhera6241
Glenn Maxwell3021
Shashank Singh10*13
Suryansh Shedge24
Marco Jansen36
Arshdeep Singh15
Lockie Ferguson 4*1
Total155/920 Overs



14:10 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Score: Head-To-Head 🤜🤛

Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 29 times in the IPL. Out of these encounters, Punjab Kings have emerged victorious on 11 occasions, while Rajasthan Royals have won 17 matches. One game ended in a tie.


13:59 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live: Preview 📖

The double-header Sunday on May 18 is packed with two super-duper clashes and the first one is between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. The clash will take place at Jaipur and will be live from 3:30 PM IST.


After IPL's brief hiatus, both teams are ready to roar again. While Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings and is set at the third position eyeing their playoff spot, the Royals on the other hand have been knocked out of the tournament. With pride on the line, Sanju Samson's team will be giving it their best to defeat a confident Punjab.


Read the detailed statistical analysis from Kaushik Kashyap. Read More...


13:44 (GMT) May 18

RR vs PBKS Live Updates: 🩷Royals ⚔️ Kings ❤️

Welcome to the live blog coverage of Match 59 of IPL 2025! The IPL 2025 is Back!! So, we'll be bringing you every live update. Again! So, stay with us for everything!


Today, Rajasthan Royals face Punjab Kings in a high-voltage match in Jaipur where much-drama is expected!


This is Akash Saini here, and I'll be guiding you through the first innings, on behalf of OneCricket and my 🤜🏻🤛🏻co-host Arnav Chopra will be taking over to steer you through every twist and turn of the second innings!🍿