Nehal Wadhera and Harpreet Brar take Punjab Kings closer to playoffs
RR got off to a strong start in chase thanks to Jaiswal and Suryavanshi but eventually fell to a 10-run loss
18/05Result
59th Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Jaipur, May 18 2025
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
209/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
18/05Result
59th Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Jaipur, May 18 2025
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
209/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Finger injury prevents Shreyas from fielding against Rajasthan Royals
Shreyas said he was hit on the finger in training on the eve of the match
Wadhera, Shashank's half-centuries lift PBKS to 219 vs RR in Jaipur
RR struck thrice off the first 19 balls but PBKS still ended the powerplay with 58 runs on the board
Owen makes IPL debut as PBKS bat against knocked-out RR
Samson returned from his injury while South Africa's Maphaka took Archer's spot for RR
Batting without brakes - PBKS make topping 200 a habit at IPL 2025
"Every player out here, the way they play in the nets is quite similar to the way they play in the game," says Nehal Wadhera about the PBKS batting approach
'No point just blaming the batsman' - Dravid on RR's struggles
He suggested it was the bowling department that needed major improvement and hinted at changes before the next year
Preview
PBKS resume push for playoffs; Samson set to return for knocked-out RR
In the absence of Stoinis and Inglis, PBKS might turn to new recruits Mitch Owen and Kyle Jamieson
