After their shocking loss against Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals must recover and win their remaining home games if they hope to qualify for the playoffs.
Although Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi began strongly, RR faltered in their run chase, resulting in another close loss for them. Fans looking for detailed updates and results can follow the Punjab Kings Vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard to track every key moment, player performance, and match statistics from this exciting IPL clash. 🏏
PBKS have been on an incredible run and now sit in second place with six points after an emphatic victory in Match 13. 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi remains an eye-catcher while Riyan Parag stood in for injured Sandeep Sharma to provide hope for future victories.
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | PBKS Score | RR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | PBKS won by 10 runs | 219/5 | 209/7 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Mullanpur Stadium | RR won by 50 runs | 155/9 | 205/4 |
| 15 May 2024 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | PBKS won by 5 wickets | 145/5 | 144/9 |
| 13 Apr 2024 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Mullanpur Stadium | RR won by 3 wickets | 147/8 | 152/7 |
| 19 May 2023 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | RR won by 4 wickets | 187/5 | 189/6 |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings
Since 2008 and IPL’s launch, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have squared off 30 times, with 17 wins for Rajasthan Royals against 13 victories for Punjab Kings.
This season has been one of frustration for RR, due to their inability to control run-chases. Many times they were on course for victory before eventually falling short and suffering their fourth loss by 11 runs or less this season.
On the other hand, Kings have made an excellent start to IPL 2017, ranking second with two wins and an NRR of +2.403. Their victory against MI was their most decisive against Royals ever and they scored the highest total ever against them in IPL history.
RR vs PBKS
Indian Premier League 2026 season has already made an exciting start, as teams jostle for one of four top spots. Rajasthan Royals made an early statement against Chennai Super Kings by defeating them at Guwahati’s ACA Stadium, and are looking forward to building on that win when they face Punjab Kings on Sunday – this matchup marks their first meeting since 2017 so should prove highly-entertaining.
Historical results favour Royal Roads over PBKS with 16 wins out of 28 matches won. But recently PBKS have shown great form with both Shreyas Iyer and Nitish Rana performing exceptionally. Additionally, Royal Roads’ middle-order batsmen have struggled, so Sanju Samson’s return will be key for their success.
PBKS had previously struggled against RR in Guwahati, conceding 226 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in 2020. Michael Lumb led with an outstanding innings of 83 off 43 balls as Player of the Match while Steven Smith and Rahul Tewatia provided invaluable support – this defeat dealt a severe blow to PBKS who had previously gone undefeated throughout their tournament run-up.
The Royals, on the other hand, have been given a boost by the return of Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s improved form. Furthermore, Jasprit Bumrah may yet find his feet; and their bowling arsenal could provide an effective answer against the RBKS attack.
Predicting the final score in these types of matches can be challenging, but if the weather cooperates it could turn into a high-scoring affair. Both teams possessing equal ability to score big; which side can remain calm will ultimately decide the victor.
No matter the result, this clash between two of IPL’s most beloved franchises promises to be thrilling and entertaining. The punjab kings vs rajasthan royals Match Scorecard will capture every key moment from momentum shifts to individual brilliance; as well as showing how small decisions by both captains can alter the course of play completely.
The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM local time and currently has a 55% chance of rain at its start, but conditions should improve during the day. If conditions improve sufficiently, fans can anticipate an exciting battle between two teams that both aim to secure their position in the playoffs – all broadcast live by Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD1 and Hotstar! Stay tuned for updates!
