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Match Details
- Date: May 18, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Weather: Hot (40°C), no rain predicted.
- Pitch Report: Batting-friendly with dew likely in the second innings. Average 1st innings score: 180–200.
Key Player Insights
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Shreyas Iyer (C): 405 runs in 11 matches, strike rate 180.8. Anchors the innings and accelerates effectively.
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK): 437 runs in 11 matches, aggressive opener with a strike rate of 170.03.
- Arshdeep Singh: Leading PBKS bowler with 16 wickets, including 3/16 best figures.
- Yuzvendra Chahal: 14 wickets, including a hat-trick vs CSK. Strong against RR batters.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC): 473 runs in 12 matches, 5 fifties. Consistent opener.
- Sanju Samson (WK): Returns from injury; scored 99 runs in 3 matches earlier.
- Riyan Parag: 377 runs at SR 170.58; part-time spin option.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: 5 wickets in 2 matches; economical spin option.
Predicted Playing XIs
PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Mitchell Owen, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson.
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Sandeep Sharma, Kumar Kartikeya.
Dream11 Team Composition
| Category | Players | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Sanju Samson (RR), Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) | Aggressive top order |
| Batters | Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) | Anchor + Powerplay |
| All-rounders | Riyan Parag (RR), Marco Jansen (PBKS) | Batting + Bowling |
| Bowlers | Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), Wanindu Hasaranga (RR), Akash Madhwal (RR) | Death overs + Spin |
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – In sublime form with match-winning knocks.
- Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – Consistent opener with high run potential.
- Alternative VC: Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – Likely to dominate RR’s weakened batting.
X-Factor Picks
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): Emerging talent with a century in his 3rd IPL match.
- Marco Jansen (PBKS): All-rounder with pace and lower-order hitting.
Pitch & Strategy Tips
- Batting First: Target 200+; prioritize top-order batters (Jaiswal, Prabhsimran).
- Bowling First: Spinners (Chahal, Hasaranga) will thrive in middle overs.
- Dew Factor: If PBKS chases, prioritize death-over specialists like Arshdeep.
Avoid/Must-Have Players
- Avoid: Injured players (Glenn Maxwell, Lockie Ferguson) and RR’s Maheesh Theekshana (doubtful).
- Must-Have: Sanju Samson (explosive if set) and Wanindu Hasaranga (wicket-taking spinner).
Final Dream11 Team
Team Structure: 2 WK, 3 BAT, 2 AR, 4 BOWL
Starting XI:
- WK: Sanju Samson (RR), Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
- BAT: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR)
- AR: Riyan Parag (RR), Marco Jansen (PBKS)
- BOWL: Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), Wanindu Hasaranga (RR), Akash Madhwal (RR)
Captain: Shreyas Iyer | Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Key Stats to Monitor
- Shreyas Iyer’s strike rate vs spin: 180.8
- Yuzvendra Chahal vs Sanju Samson: 5 dismissals
- Riyan Parag’s SR in middle overs: 170+
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