Spectacular win: Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab by 50 runs

RR vs PBKS Match 18 of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) broke Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) winning streak with a commanding 50-run victory at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on April 5, 2025.

This was a complete performance from the Royals, who shined with both bat and ball. Here’s a detailed look at how the action unfolded.

Rajasthan Royals Set the Tone with 205/4
After being asked to bat first, RR posted a massive 205/4 in 20 overs, thanks to explosive batting from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag.

Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 67 off 45 balls, including 3 sixes and 6 boundaries.

Captain Sanju Samson chipped in with a fluent 38 off 26 balls.

Riyan Parag continued his good form, smashing 43 off just 20 deliveries.

Yashasvi was aggressive from the start, attacking both pace and spin. He reached his half-century in just 32 balls and gave RR a flying start. Parag finished strong in the death overs, pushing the total beyond 200.

Punjab Kings Falter in the Chase

Chasing 206 was never going to be easy, and Punjab Kings’ innings never really got going. Jofra Archer broke their back early, removing opener Priyansh Arya and captain Shreyas Iyer in the very first over.

Nehal Wadhera was the lone fighter for PBKS, scoring a brave 50.

However, the rest of the lineup collapsed under pressure.

PBKS could only manage 155/9 in 20 overs.

Archer’s pace and precision rattled the Punjab top order, while RR’s spin attack controlled the middle overs. Ashwin and Chahal bowled economically, not allowing any momentum to build.

Archer’s Magic with the Ball

Jofra Archer was the standout bowler for RR, ending with 3 wickets in his spell. His early breakthroughs derailed PBKS’s chase and earned him massive praise.

He bowled with pace, movement, and accuracy, proving why he’s considered one of the best in the T20 format.

Key Takeaways

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 67 set the platform for RR’s big total.

Jofra Archer’s early strikes made a huge impact.

Rajasthan Royals handed Punjab Kings their first loss of IPL 2025.

RR strengthened their position on the points table.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was named the Player of the Match.

Match Summary:

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

Date: April 5, 2025

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 50 runs

RR Score: 205/4 (20 overs)

PBKS Score: 155/9 (20 overs)

How did Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings?

RR scored a huge 205 runs and restricted Punjab to just 155 runs. Jaiswal and Archer turned the match around.

Q2: Who was the Man of the Match?

Yashasvi Jaiswal was awarded the Man of the Match for his brilliant innings of 67 runs.

Q3: When is Rajasthan Royals next match?

RR’s next match is against Gujarat Titans on 9th April 2025.