Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: Sanju Samson’s Strategy Finally Pays Off As RR Gets Shreyas Iyer’s Wicket | Cricket News

IPL 2025 Live: Wadhera hits 50

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)

IPL 2025 Live: Big over for PBKS

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)

IPL 2025 Live: OUT

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)

IPL 2025 Live: Iyer-Wadhera complete 50-run stand

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)

RR vs PBKS Live: 9 runs off the over

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)

IPL 2025 Live: Iyer-Wadhera steady

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)

IPL 2025 Live: OUT

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)

IPL 2025 Live: OUT

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)

IPL 2025 Live: OUT

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)

IPL 2025 Live: Great start for PBKS

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)

IPL 2025 Live: We are underway

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!!! 

IPL 2025 Live: National anthem in some time

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. 

IPL 2025 Live: Impact subs for both teams

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

IPL 2025 Live: RR’s Playing XI

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.

IPL 2025 Live: PBKS’ Playing XI

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

IPL 2025 Live: Here’s what Sanju Samson said at the toss

“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. 

IPL 2025 Live: Here’s what Shreyas Iyer said at the toss

“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. 

IPL 2025 Live: Toss

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

RR vs PBKS Live: Pitch report

“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.

IPL 2025 Live: Glimpse of PBKS training session

𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊 𝒉𝒂𝒊 40°+, 𝒂𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝒅𝒊 𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒚𝒂𝒓𝒊?+ pic.twitter.com/fKzFUNKI1K

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 18, 2025

IPL 2025 Live: The impressive Vaibhav Suryavanshi

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.

IPL 2025 Live: Absence of Stoinis, Inglis

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.

RR vs PBKS Live: Return of Sanju Samson

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. 

RR vs PBKS Live: Shreyas and co look to bounce back in style

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.

IPL 2025 Live: PBKS eye playoffs berth

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.

IPL 2025 Live: Hello

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.