Despite a recent game abandonment after a blistering start, PBKS’s batting, spearheaded by the impressive uncapped opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, has been a major strength. Captain Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive approach has set the tone for a formidable Punjab lineup.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals have endured a disappointing IPL 2025 season and are already out of playoff contention. The absence of their regular captain Sanju Samson for a significant period and their struggles in defending totals have plagued their campaign.

Although Samson is set to return for this final home game, their bowling unit has been a major concern. Having lost their previous encounter against RR by a significant margin, PBKS will be aiming for a different outcome this time.

While RR will be playing for pride, the match holds greater significance for PBKS, who are pushing for a playoff spot. The pressure on PBKS, coupled with the inherent unpredictability of T20 cricket, could make for an interesting contest.

Squads

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (C & W), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashsvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh, Kunal Singh Ratth (WK), Lhuan-Dre Pretorius (WK), Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Karttikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Maheesh Teekshana, and Tushar Deshpande.

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Marco Jansen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Josh Inglis (WK), Vishnu Vinod (WK), Kuldeep Sen, Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey, Kyle JAMIESON, KYLE JAMISON, Vyshakak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, and Yash Thakur