![Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Suryavanshi [Source: AP]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1747561207449_Samson_vaibhav(1).jpg?type=mq)
Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Suryavanshi [Source: AP]
In a significant development, Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat first in their twelfth group-stage match of the IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals. RR had a massive boost, with Sanju Samson coming back after recovering from a side injury that ruled him out of several games.
Where Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi Bat vs PBKS?
It's worth mentioning that Samson used to open the batting for Royals before the suspension of IPL 2025. However, after he got injured, Vaibhav Suryavanshi replaced him at the top of the order, opening the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Thus, Samson's comeback has aggravated RR's top order dilemma, with fans getting puzzled about their batting order.
However, skipper Sanju Samson confirmed that he would bat at number three in today's match against Punjab Kings. Thus, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will continue to bat as an opener in IPL 2025.
"I think if someone has done something, you have to respect that no matter his age. Definitely would like to respect that and I will come down the order. I come in place of Nitish Rana, Kwena Maphaka comes in place of Jofra Archer," Samson stated at the toss.
RR's in-form batter Nitish Rana was ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to calf injury. Sanju Samson replaces him in the lineup. The Royals have made another notable change, bringing in Kwena Maphaka for Jofra Archer.
RR Playing XI vs PBKS
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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