Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – IPL 2025 Match 18 Preview
Team Form Analysis:
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
PBKS has won their last two matches, defeating Gujarat Titans by 11 runs and Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets. Key players like Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Shreyas Iyer have shown consistent batting form in these recent matches. Arshdeep Singh has been a standout bowler, taking wickets and keeping the economy rate low.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
RR’s recent form is mixed. They lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs, then to Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets, but bounced back with a 6-run win against Chennai Super Kings. Key players like Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Nitish Rana have shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency is a concern.
Key Players:
PBKS:
Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Arshdeep Singh, and Marcus Stoinis are key players to watch.
RR:
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Jofra Archer, and Maheesh Theekshana are key players to watch.
Match Winner Prediction:
Based on recent form, PBKS is slightly favored.
Captain, Vice-Captain Options:
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Captain:
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
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Vice-Captain:
Sanju Samson (RR)
Differential Picks:
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PBKS:
Priyansh Arya
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RR:
Nitish Rana
Possible Playing XI:
Punjab Kings:
Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Wanindu Hasaranga.
Fantasy Cricket Team (11 players):
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Wicketkeeper:
Sanju Samson
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Batsman:
Shreyas Iyer
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Batsman:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
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All-rounder:
Marcus Stoinis
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All-rounder:
Nitish Rana
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Bowler:
Arshdeep Singh
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Bowler:
Jofra Archer
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Bowler:
Maheesh Theekshana
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Batsman:
Prabhsimran Singh
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Batsman:
Priyansh Arya
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All-rounder:
Riyan Parag
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