IPL2025: Player stats, batter against bowler matchups, and PBKS vs RR playing

IPL2025 : On Saturday, April 5, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will square off in the much awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at Chandigarh’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. This is the first time the two teams have played here, and RR won. RR, under captain Riyan Parag, is at number nine, slightly above bottom-placed SRH, despite their victory over CSK in the most recent game. In contrast, Punjab, under captain Shreyas Iyer, is topping the points table with four points from two games.

However, after playing the first three games, their normal captain Sanju Samson will take charge of the team once more. The players and RR team management are hoping that things would improve for them starting today.IPL2025

But let’s examine who has the better leadership record and what their possible starting lineup might be before these two young captains enter the field on Saturday.

The IPL 2025 captaincy record of Shreyas Iyer :

Following the IPL 2025 mega auction, where he was purchased for a record amount of Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second most expensive player in IPL history, Shreyas Iyer switched his allegiance from KKR to PBKS. After just two games this season, PBKS is still unbeaten thanks to Iyer’s leadership and batting prowess.

• Matches: 2
• Wins: 2
• Losses: 0
• Tied: 0
• Win percentage: 100

Riyan Parag’s captaincy record in IPL 2025 :

Before the season began, Riyan temporarily assumed RR’s captaincy because normal captain Sanju Samson was considered unfit to play the full game. Although Parag has only won one of his three games as captain this season, his actions against CSK in the previous game have given RR supporters and team management optimism that the young player may improve against PBKS.IPL2025

• Matches: 3
• Wins: 1
• Losses: 2
• N/R: 0
• Win percentage: 33.33

PBKS playing vs RR (probable) : IPL2025

With a confident and effective Shreyas Iyer at the helm, Punjab Kings come into the match with momentum. In just two games this season, the captain has already matched his six-hitting total from the previous season, demonstrating a noticeable increase in his power hitting and scoring back-to-back half-centuries.

With astute field placements and judicious use of his bowling resources, Iyer’s tactical skill has also drawn notice. More often used as a frontline spinner, Glenn Maxwell has made an impression with the ball and occasionally even outperformed players like Yuzvendra Chahal in terms of effect.IPL2025 Given their present form and cohesiveness, the club is anticipated to keep a fairly similar starting lineup.

PBKS playing and likely affecting subs:

Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prabhsimran Singh (w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh.

Impact player:Nehal Wadhera

PBKS squad for IPL 2025 :

Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Harnoor Singh, Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell, Musheer Khan, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Praveen Dubey, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

RR playing vs PBKS (probable)IPL2025

Following a brief period under stand-in captain Riyan Parag, the Rajasthan Royals will welcome back Sanju Samson as captain. Even though the team defeated the struggling Chennai Super Kings, Samson’s comeback gives stability and depth to the leadership of a team that hasn’t looked very strong under Parag.IPL2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the youthful opener, has only scored 34 runs in three innings, and the Royals are still struggling with his slump in form. He may be thinking about his off-field move from Mumbai to Goa and his possible displeasure with Parag’s temporary captaincy, but the team will be hoping he finds his groove soon.

Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, and Tushar Deshpande make up the bowling attack, which is capable but lacks the element of terror. As a result, it will be up to the batters to establish or chase down large totals; Samson will need to be supported by players like Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer.IPL2025

Yussasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/w), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, and Sandeep Sharma are likely to be among the RR playing 11 and impact substitutes.

Player with an impact: Shubham Dubey

RR squad for IPL 2025 :

Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sanju Samson, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kushasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Nitish Rana, and Riyan Parag (capt).IPL2025