Rajasthan Royals played against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur Stadium. The PBKS vs RR match saw RR make history in IPL 2025. They scored 205-4 in their innings, the first time any team scored over 200+ runs at Mullanpur.
PBKS chose to bowl first in their home game. This plan did not work well for them today. RR batters quickly got used to the pitch conditions. They hit many fours and sixes throughout their innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal gave RR a great start in this match. Riyan Parag finished the innings with powerful hitting. Sanju Samson also played a quick innings for RR. Hetmyer and Jurel added valuable runs at the end.
Bowlers Seal the Win for RR
RR bowlers were excellent in the PBKS vs RR match. They kept taking wickets at regular times. PBKS could only score 155-9 in 20 overs. RR won the match by 50 runs.
Jofra Archer was RR’s top bowler. He took important wickets at the beginning of the innings. His fast bowling was too good for PBKS batters. He showed why he is one of the best in IPL 2025.
RR bowlers used many slower balls in this match. They changed their pace cleverly against PBKS batters. This strategy worked very well on the Mullanpur pitch. PBKS batters could not hit big shots easily.
PBKS lost many wickets quickly during their innings. This made it hard for them to chase the big target. RR bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the game. Sandeep Sharma also bowled very well for Rajasthan Royals.
Teams’ Performance Review
This was the first loss for the Punjab Kings this season. They had won their earlier matches in IPL 2025. PBKS vs RR match showed that RR has a balanced team.
Rajasthan Royals showed great teamwork in this game. Their batters and bowlers both performed very well. They made smart plans and followed them perfectly. RR looks like a strong team in IPL 2025.
Both teams will learn from this match. PBKS will try to bounce back in their next game. RR will hope to continue their winning form in IPL 2025.
