Punjab Kings’ aim to book a berth in the playoffs with a win   

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Wanindu Hasaranga has odds of 3.60 to be Rajasthan Royals' best bowler  
• Arshdeep Singh has odds of 3.20 to be Punjab Kings' best bowler  
• Rajasthan Royals have odds of 2.01 to be the best batter’s team  
• Punjab Kings have odds of 1.73 to be the best batter’s team  

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are in the final leg of the league games in the Indian Premier League 2025. The Rajasthan Royals will play for their pride as they take on the Punjab Kings in the 59th game. The Rajasthan Royals lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game and are out of contention for the playoffs. The odds are down for the team, and they will look to restore pride with a win. The Punjab Kings’ last game against the Delhi Capitals was suspended midway through. The side has done well this season and will aim to reach the playoffs by winning this game. The Royals have failed in all areas, and it will be interesting to see if they can walk out of the park with a win.  

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Riyan Parag and his men are out of contention for the playoffs. The side has struggled with consistency this season and has managed only three wins in 12 games. The side went down by 1 run against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game. The odds are down for the team on cricket betting sites. As they resume the campaign after a pause, Parag and his men would look to play for their pride.  

Yashasvi Jaiswal will look to deliver a good start with Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as both players have shown sparks of brilliance this season. Riyan Parag played well in the last game, and he must add runs in the middle order with Nitish Rana and Dhruv Jurel, as the middle order has let the side down on most occasions. They will also expect quick runs from Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Shubham Dubey.  

The absence of Jofra Archer is a big loss for the team. Kwena Maphaka and Yudhvir Singh Charak must strike early to put the team in a strong position. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga are experienced bowlers, and the team expects a strong show. Akash Madhwal and Riyan Parag add depth to the attack, and their performance will be crucial.  

Expected Starting XI for Rajasthan Royals      

Riyan Parag (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Shubham Dubey (Impact Player)  

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Shreyas Iyer and his team have been one of the showstoppers this season. The side has batted extremely well and sits third on the points table. Their last game against the Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway due to technical reasons. They have moved up on cricket betting apps with consistent performances. The team will look to repeat the same magic and qualify for the playoffs.  

The side has a terrific opening combination in Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, who have made nearly 800 runs this year. The team expects an electrifying start from them. Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, and Nehal Wadhera make it a strong middle order, and the team expects them to build partnerships. Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, and Shashank Singh add firepower to the lower middle order.  

The team will expect early strikes from Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen as the Rajasthan Royals’ top order has struggled with consistency. Yuzvendra Chahal and Azmatullah Omarzai have done well as a pair in the middle overs, and the team expects them to do well. Vijayakumar Vyshak and Marcus Stoinis will look to do well in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Punjab Kings     

Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bat First      

It is an afternoon game, and both captains will be in two minds. Both teams would like to take advantage of the batting conditions at the start, as the wicket will aid the bowlers in the second innings. Hence, we believe the side winning the toss shouldn't hesitate to bat first.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect clear skies over Jaipur. The wicket will be great to bat on with true bounce and pace. Fast bowlers won't have much on this surface, but spinners can trouble batsmen. Batsmen who play their strokes do well on this track. The side batting first will look to have 180 runs on the board.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Rajasthan Royals will look to get over the season as soon as possible. The team has struggled with the bat and the ball since the start and is out of contention for the playoffs. They need the top order to deliver the goods in this game. The Punjab Kings have done well in most games. They have the top order in superb form. According to our cricket betting tips, they will be frontrunners to win.  

Our prediction is for Punjab Kings to win