In the 18th match of the IPL 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 50 runs at the beautiful Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. It was a high-energy clash where batters lit up the ground, and bowlers displayed fierce determination. But the star of the evening was none other than Jofra Archer, whose three wickets rattled PBKS’s top order and sealed the match in favor of RR. Let’s go through the PBKS vs RR Highlights and see how RR grabbed their fourth win of the season in style.
PBKS vs RR Match Result – Royals Dominate with All-Round Show
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Total: 205/4 (20 overs)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Total: 155/9 (20 overs)
Match Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 50 runs
RR posted a strong 205 on the scoreboard, thanks to brilliant half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (67 off 45) and Riyan Parag (43 off 25). In return, PBKS never found momentum in their chase. Archer’s deadly pace, along with smart spells from Sandeep Sharma and Theekshana, shut down PBKS completely.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Batting Scorecard – IPL 2025 Match 18
RR’s top order was in great form. Here’s how each batter contributed in this thrilling match.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R | Dismissal |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 67 | 45 | 3 | 5 | 148.89 | b Lockie Ferguson |
| Sanju Samson (C/Wk) | 38 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 146.15 | c Shreyas Iyer b Lockie Ferguson |
| Riyan Parag | 43 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 172.00 | Not Out |
| Nitish Rana | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.43 | c Glenn Maxwell b Marco Jansen |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 | c Glenn Maxwell b Arshdeep Singh |
| Dhruv Jurel | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 260.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | colspan=5 | 12 (W 10, LB 2) | ||||
| Total | colspan=5 | 205/4 in 20 overs |
Fall of Wickets:
89/1 (Samson), 123/2 (Jaiswal), 138/3 (Rana), 185/4 (Hetmyer)
🏹 PBKS Bowling Scorecard – Struggled to Contain RR
PBKS bowlers couldn’t stop RR from posting a big total. Lockie Ferguson stood out with 2 wickets.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Marco Jansen | 4.0 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Batting Scorecard – Collapse Despite Wadhera’s Heroics
PBKS never got into the rhythm. Only Nehal Wadhera (62) and Maxwell (30) offered resistance.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R | Dismissal |
| Priyansh Arya (IP) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | b Jofra Archer |
| Prabhsimran Singh (Wk) | 17 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 106.25 | c Hasaranga b Kartikeya |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 | b Jofra Archer |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | c & b Sandeep Sharma |
| Nehal Wadhera | 62 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 151.22 | c Jurel b Hasaranga |
| Glenn Maxwell | 30 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 142.86 | c Jaiswal b Theekshana |
| Shashank Singh | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 76.92 | Not Out |
| Suryansh Shedge | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | c Hetmyer b Sandeep Sharma |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | c Hetmyer b Theekshana |
| Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | c Hasaranga b Archer |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | colspan=5 | 15 (W 9, B 5, LB 1) | ||||
| Total | colspan=5 | 155/9 in 20 overs |
Fall of Wickets:
0/1, 11/2, 26/3, 43/4, 131/5, 131/6, 136/7, 145/8, 151/9
🎯 RR Bowling Scorecard – Archer’s Thunderbolt Spell
RR bowlers were sharp and aggressive. Jofra Archer was the hero with 3 wickets.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Jofra Archer | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
| Yudhvir Singh | 2.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Kumar Kartikeya (IP) | 2.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4.0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
Best Performances – PBKS vs RR Highlights
🧨 Yashasvi Jaiswal – 67 Runs (45 Balls)
Jaiswal set the stage on fire with his stylish shots and calm approach. His 5 sixes and quick running between wickets gave RR a strong start. He played with confidence and controlled aggression, making him one of the top performers of the match.
🔥 Jofra Archer – 3/25 in 4 Overs
Jofra’s spell changed the game completely. He removed Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer in his first spell and came back to dismiss Arshdeep Singh. His pace and accuracy were too hot to handle. The PBKS batters looked clueless against him.
💪 Nehal Wadhera – 62 Runs (41 Balls)
Even though PBKS lost, Wadhera showed amazing fighting spirit. He played fearlessly, hitting 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. His partnership with Maxwell helped PBKS come close before things fell apart.
🤝 Top Partnerships of the Match
Jaiswal and Samson – 89 runs (10.2 overs)
This pair built the base RR needed. Both played risk-free yet fast cricket.
Wadhera and Maxwell – 88 runs (8 overs)
They gave PBKS hope during the chase. Their aggressive style made the match interesting again.
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Conclusion
The PBKS vs RR Highlights showed why Rajasthan Royals are a top contender this IPL season. Their balance between batting and bowling worked wonders. From Jaiswal’s elegant knock to Archer’s fiery spell, RR proved their dominance. On the other hand, PBKS needs to work on their top order and bowling strategies if they want to bounce back.
Cricket fans surely enjoyed this action-packed contest. Let’s see how both teams perform in their upcoming matches!
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