PBKS Win By 10 Runs | RR vs PBKS IPL 2025 Highlights: Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen Help Punjab Kings Register Clinical Win

Punjab Kings have beaten Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs. A clinical victory for the Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS! Another run chase that Rajasthan Royals failed to cross over the line. They will be really upset with themselves, as their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided a blistering start. However, Punjab Kings bowlers pulled things back in the middle overs with regular wickets, which dented their scoring rate. Earlier in the match, Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh slammed brilliant half-centuries, which guided Punjab Kings to a daunting total. With this victory, Punjab Kings have solidified their place in the IPL 2025 standings.

Out! Omarazi gets the second wicket of the match. Another chase that Shimron Hetmyer has failed to close out this season. The left-handed batter holes out in the deep while attempting a big shot. Punjab Kings are in a commanding position with this wicket. Shimron Hetmyer c Xavier Bartlett b Azmatullah Omarzai 11(12) 

The game is well poised at the moment. Both teams are in the contest. A wicket for Punjab Kings will put them on top, whereas Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel are key for the Rajasthan Royals in this big chase.

Out! Hapreet Brar has done it again! Third wicket for him and another big one. He does the thigh-slap celebration. Riyan Parag departs after scoring 13 runs. It was a quicker delivery, and Parag looked to play across the line. The Royals batter missed it completely, and the ball shattered the stump. Riyan Parag b Harpreet Brar 13(11)

Out! Azmatullah Omarzai strikes in his first over. Rajasthan Royals captain Sanji Samson departs. It was a back-of-a-length delivery, and Samson tried to go down the ground. The Royals' captain sliced it toward the mid-off region, where Marco Jansen took a good catch. Sanju Samson c Marco Jansen b Azmatullah Omarzai 20(16)

Out! Huge wicket for Punjab Kings. Harpreet Brar has accounted for both Rajasthan Royals. A fantastic knock by Yashasvi Jaiswal comes to an end. Punjab Kings are starting to pull things back. Yashasvi Jaiswal c Mitchell Owen b Harpreet Brar 50(25)

Fifty! A superb knock by the Rajasthan Royals opener. Yaashasvi Jaiswal started in a breezy manner but has settled down at the crease since the end of the first powerplay. Jaiswal has to take the team close to or over the finish line from here, as he is one of the best batters for his side.

Out! A wicket against the run of play, and Punjab Kings will be relieved here. A much-needed wicket for them after a blistering start by the Rajasthan Royals openers. Vaibhav Suryavanshi stands in disbelief as left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar gets the wicket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi c Xavier Bartlett b Harpreet Brar 40(15)

This is the fastest fifty by any team this season. A masterclass batting by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals openers are just dealing with boundaries. Punjab Kings are clueless at the moment here. They need to break this partnership. The asking run rate has gone down to 10 RPO! Superb batting by these two.

A perfect start for the Rajasthan Royals. Yashasvi Jaiswal has slammed 22 runs in the first over against Arshdeep Singh. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been subbed out. Harpreet Brar is the impact player for the visitors.

A brilliant unbeaten half-century by Shashank Singh as Punjab Kings has posted a daunting target on the board for Rajasthan Royals. Earlier, middle-order batter top-scored with 70 runs which helped to put a solid foundation for Shashank Singh. For the Rajasthan Royals, speedster Tushar Deshpande bagged two wickets. It will be an interesting chase as host have a good batting attack.

12 balls are left in the first innings, and Punjab Kings will look for a strong finish here. Omarzai and Shashank Singh will try to cross the 220-run mark. Rajasthan Royals bowlers have been poor today so far. They are not bowling according to the plans which has made the things tough for their captain Sanju Samson.

Out! End of a superb knock by Nehal Wadhera! A much-needed wicket for the Rajasthan Royals and Akash Madhwal. It was a full delivery outside off stump, and the left-handed batter sliced it straight towards Shimron Hetmyer. Nehal Wadhera c Shimron Hetmyer b Akash Madhwal 70(37)

Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh are key for the Punjab Kings. The visitors will eye a strong finish. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, will look to restrict their opponents under the 200-run mark. A crucial phase is coming up for both teams.

Fifty! A blistering half-century from Nehal Wadhera. The stylish left-handed batter has been smashing the boundaries since ball one. Stitched a crucial 50-run stand with captain Shreyas Iyer. A 25-ball fifty for the PBKS batter.

Out! Riyan Parag gets the much-needed wicket for Rajasthan Royals. The off-spinner breaks the partnership. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer departs after scoring 30 runs. Parag bowled a tossed-up delivery, and Shreyas went for the big shot. However, it came from the bottom of the bat, and Yashasvi Jaiswal took a simple catch. Shreyas Iyer c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Riyan Parag 30(25)

After losing three wickets inside the first powerplay, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera have stitched a 50-run partnership. The duo has looked positive and is scoring runs at a brisk pace. Their positive and aggressive approach has put the PBKS in a good position. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are leaking runs now. They need a desperate wicket to bring back the momentum.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera are trying to rebuild after their side lost three wickets inside the first powerplay. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, didn't bowl at a tight line and conceded runs. However, they were lucky to get wickets in the powerplay. An interesting phase is coming up for both sides.

Out! Prabhsimran Singh has been strangled down the leg! Second wicket for Tushar Deshpande. The PBKS opener tried to flick down the leg side. However, the umpires weren't interested, and the Rajasthan Royals went for a review. The replays confirmed that the batter has got an edge. Third wicket for RR inside the first six overs. Prabhsimran c Sanju Samson b Tushar Deshpande 21(10)

Speedster Kwena Maphaka strikes in his first over! Debutant Mitchell Owen departs for a duck. It was a length delivery outside off stump, and Owen tried to play across the line. The PBKS batter got a huge top edge, and Sanju Samson completes the formalities. Mitchell Owen c Sanju Samson b Kwena Maphaka 0(2)