PreviewThe 59th game of the IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) is a daytime encounter, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) set to take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium, in Jaipur, on Sunday, 18th May. The hosts aim to seal their first playoff berth since 2014. Shreyas Iyer and his men have been an extremely formidable side this time, with the make-up of the team’s strong batting unit and bowling lineup.Notably, the side is set to miss some Australian players, but they still have a strong XI that can offer skipper Shreyas Iyer and the team management many options. PBKS has strong opening batters, while skipper Iyer himself has been in red-hot form.The side is set to meet the inaugural champions, the Rajasthan Royals, who are already eliminated from the tournament and are seeking a strong finish to this edition. The side will also be without the injured Jofra Archer, so their bowling unit will be tested against the strong PBKS batting unit.
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