PBKS vs RR, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings suffered their fifth straight loss at home in a humbling loss to the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday. Shreyas Iyer’s decision to chase in Mullanpur did not reap the dividends he hoped for, with a 50-run loss.
Chasing 204 to win, Punjab Kings got off to the worst possible start with Jofra Archer castling Priyansh Arya with the very first ball. The Englishman then got the in-form Shreyas Iyer to peg the hosts further. The Kings soon slipped to 43-4 just after the powerplay.
Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell put in some fightback in a counter-attacking display.
Punjab Kings at Mullanpur
| Opponent | Result | Margin | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | Win | 4 wickets | 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lost | 2 runs | 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Lost | 3 wickets | 2024 |
| Mumbai Indians | Lost | 9 runs | 2024 |
| Gujarat Titans | Lost | 3 wickets | 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Lost | 50 runs | 2025 |
Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson put 89 for the first wicket to put the Royals in command. Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer put in the finishing touches to push the innings total past 200 on a tricky surface.
The win comes at a vital time for Rajasthan Royals, who now have back to back wins after twin defeats. Punjab Kings meanwhile have suffered their first loss off the campaign. Shreyas Iyer and Co will need to regroup and find a way to win at home.
The Punjab side won their first-ever home game at Mullanpur, but have since suffered five straight losses.
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