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Mint
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
IPL 2025: Who has more wins in the SRH vs KKR rivalry? Full head to head record
The Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders complete their Indian Premier League season 2025 with a clash at the Arun Jaitley stadium later today. Match 68 of IPL 2025 will be a dead rubber as neither team is progressing through to the semifinals. However, SRH could leapfrog the defending champions with a win today in the national capital. SRH are currently eight in the table with 11 points from 13 matches while defending champions KKR are a spot above with one more point from the same number of matches. This is the first time the two sides are meeting at the Arun Jaitley stadium. Ahead of today's game, we take a look at the key stats in the SRH vs KKR rivalry in the IPL. Last result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 80 Runs (April 3, 2025) Highest Score: 266/7 vs Delhi Capitals (April 20, 2024) - SRH won by 67 runs Lowest Score: 132/7 vs Rajasthan Royals (May 22, 2013) - RR won by 4 wickets David Warner (SRH) - Innings: 15, Runs: 619, Average: 44.21, Strike Rate: 148.79, Highest Score: 126 Nitish Rana (KKR) - Innings: 14, Runs: 492, Average: 35.14, Strike Rate: 139.77, Highest Score: 80 Manish Pandey (SRH/KKR) - Innings: 15, Runs: 438, Average: 39.81, Strike Rate: 125.50, Highest Score: 61* Andre Russell (KKR) - Innings: 19, Wickets: 25, Economy Rate: 9.32, Average: 15.60, Best Figures: 3/19 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) - Innings: 25, Wickets: 24, Economy Rate: 8.41, Average: 31.54, Best Figures: 3/19 Sunil Narine (KKR) - Innings: 26, Wickets: 15, Economy Rate: 6.58, Average: 43.86, Best Figures: 3/26 Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025, RR vs PBKS: Why Jofra Archer, Nitish Rana are not playing today's match
Jofra Archer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR), asked to bowl first on Sunday, made significant changes ahead of the clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), largely due to injuries that have ruled out two of their key players, Jofra Archer and Nitish Rana . Jofra Archer, the English speedster, has been sidelined with a thumb injury sustained during RR's match against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 4. It was a freak incident during fielding, and although initially considered minor, further medical assessment confirmed ligament damage, ruling him out for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eenvoudige methode smelt hardnekkig lichaamsvet (Probeer het thuis) Verbrandhetvet Undo His absence is a huge blow to RR's bowling unit, which has already been underwhelming this season. In Archer's place, RR brought in young South African pacer Kwena Maphaka , who now takes up the responsibility of leading the pace attack. Meanwhile, Nitish Rana, the experienced Indian left-handed batter, has also been ruled out of the tournament due to a calf muscle strain. He had been a key figure in RR's middle order and brought stability and composure to their lineup. The injury occurred during training last week, and despite initial hopes of recovery, medical scans advised complete rest. As a replacement, RR signed 21-year-old South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius , signalling their focus on grooming young talent for the future. Sanju Samson , back at the helm after a brief injury layoff, acknowledged these setbacks during the toss, stating, 'Let's see how it plays out today. I am okay, hundred percent fit. I would love to respect where he (Suryavanshi) is batting. He has played well for us. I will bat down the order, I come in for Nitish Rana. Maphaka comes in for Jofra Archer.' It's clear that RR are in a transition phase with pride being their only motivator now, as their playoff hopes are already extinguished. With these absences, the Royals face an uphill battle against a high-flying Punjab Kings side. The impact of Archer and Rana's unavailability will likely be felt both in the bowling attack and middle-order stability. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
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First Post
18-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
RR vs PBKS LIVE Score, Today IPL Match: Punjab Kings opt to bat against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur
Today IPL Match RR vs PBKS LIVE Score: Punjab Kings travel to Jaipur where they face Rajasthan Royals with an eye on moving back to the top of the points table and inching closer to the playoffs. Follow our live blog for more updates on the RR vs PBKS match in Jaipur. read more IPL Match Today LIVE Score, RR vs PBKS : Punjab Kings travel to Jaipur, where they face Rajasthan Royals in the afternoon clash of the Sunday double-header, hoping to regain the top spot in the standings and inch closer to the playoffs in the process. RR have already been eliminated from the playoffs race and will be playing for pride – besides hoping to avoid the bottom of the table. Follow our live blog for the live score and the latest updates on the RR vs PBKS match . We are into Match 59 of the 2025 Indian Premier League, where the Rajasthan Royals will take on the Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. As the league stage enters its final stretch, the Royals are playing for pride, while the Kings remain in strong contention for a playoff berth. It's been a season filled with missed opportunities for Rajasthan, with several matches slipping through their fingers under pressure. Their campaign has also been hampered by injuries, with Nitish Rana and Sandeep Sharma being the recent ones to be ruled out. South Africa's young left-handed batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has been brought in as Rana's replacement. Speaking of injuries, Sanju Samson missed a large part of the tournament before the break due to an abdominal issue, but there's a chance he could return for the remaining games. For the Royals, it is now about finding positives and building towards the next season. That could mean opportunities for some fresh faces from the bench, and one name fans will be eager to see is South Africa's exciting pace sensation, Kwena Maphaka. As for the Punjab Kings, they need two wins from their remaining three matches to guarantee a playoff spot. That said, they are in a position where even one win could potentially be enough, depending on how other results unfold. Like all teams, Punjab could lose some of their overseas players after the league stage due to international commitments. Adding to their challenges, they have already lost Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson to injuries. To cover those losses, Punjab made some reinforcements. Mitchell Owen, who made headlines with a century in the BBL final for Hobart, has been brought in to replace Maxwell, while Kiwi quick Kyle Jamieson replaces Ferguson in the squad. Earlier in the season, when these two sides met, the Royals registered a thumping win in Mullanpur, and the Kings will be out to avenge that loss and take a step towards the playoffs. Who are you backing to come out on top? Hello and welcome from the vibrant Pink City, Jaipur! Match 59 of the Indian Premier League 2025 is set to be played between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with vastly different fortunes this season. Rajasthan Royals have already been eliminated from the playoffs, sitting ninth on the points table with six points from 12 matches. Despite this, they can still play spoilsport for other teams. The Royals will be boosted by the return of skipper Sanju Samson, who has been recovering from a side strain. However, they'll be without key players like Jofra Archer, Nitish Rana, and Sandeep Sharma, who won't feature for the rest of the season. Nandre Burger was named as a replacement for Sandeep Sharma, but he is yet to join the squad, whereas Lhuan-dre Pretorius has replaced Nitish Rana and is available for selection. Punjab Kings are in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs, sitting third on the points table with 15 points from 11 matches. The side has been in top form, with their batting being the mainstay, and they'll be relying on the opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh to give them a solid start again. The Punjab Kings are looking strong with recent additions like Mitchell Owen and Kyle Jamieson replacing Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson in the side. Despite the Royals' win in their last encounter, this match is likely to be closely contested, with Punjab seeking qualification and the Royals looking to give their fans something to cheer and build for the next season. Stay tuned for toss and team updates… PITCH REPORT – Deep Dasgupta and Pommie Mbangwa are pitchside. Deep begins by saying that it is very hot, with the temperature touching 45 degrees Celsius, and that the surface is a bit in the centre of the ground. Informs the dimensions and says it is 63 meters and 67 meters on the squares, with the straight hit being 73 meters. Pommie Mbangwa joins him and adds that heat is going to play a huge role in the game. About the surface, he touches it and feels that it is very warm. Also adds that the groundsmen have tried a lot with the hessians to ensure that the moisture stays in it. Says there's a bit of grass to bind up the surface so that it doesn't break up. Reckons that 180 would be a good total while batting first. Deep then observes a few patches of rough as well and mentions he won't be surprised to see spinners bowling from one end predominantly. Concludes by saying that because of the heat, he would want to field in the second half. The match, the afternoon clash of the first double-header after the IPL's week-long suspension, will be getting underway shortly. TOSS – Tails is the call from the skipper of Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer and it lands as tails. Iyer has elected to bat first. RR vs PBKS, IPL 2025 LIVE: Punjab Kings will be aiming to inch closer to their first appearance in the Indian Premier League playoffs in 11 years when they face Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the afternoon clash of the Sunday double-header. PBKS currently are third in the IPL standings with 15 points, having won seven and lost three so far this season with their away match against Kolkata Knight Riders getting washed out. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have already been eliminated from the playoffs race and are currently playing for pride, and to ensure they avoid finishing at the bottom of the table. RR had thrashed PBKS by 50 runs when the two teams had met in Mullanpur earlier this season. Yashasvi Jaiswal (67 off 45) and Riyan Parag (43 off 25) led the way as the Royals posted 205/4. Jofra Archer's 3/25 as well as handy contributions from Sandeep Sharma (2/21) and Maheesh Theekshana (2/26) ensured the Kings could manage just 155/9 in reply. PBKS had raced to 122/1 after 10.1 overs after opting to bat against Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala's HPCA Stadium, their second home ground, on 8 May when the game had to be called off due to the military conflict between India and Pakistan. RR vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Full Squads Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Sanju Samson, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya, Nandre Burger, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ashok Sharma Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Yash Thakur, Kyle Jamieson, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
The South African
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Teenage SA cricket prodigy Lhuan-dre Pretorius gets late IPL call-up
Rising South African cricket prodigy Lhuan-dre Pretorius has been called up to the Indian Premier League (IPL), joining the Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for the injured Nitish Rana who has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to a calf injury. The 19-year-old sensation has been one of the standout performers in the 2024/25 season. Pretorius made waves during his debut campaign in the SA20, where he topped the run-scoring charts with 397 runs at a blistering strike rate of 166.81, including a headline-making 97 off 51 balls on debut for the Paarl Royals. Lhuan-dre Pretorius also shone on the international stage, emerging as South Africa U19's leading run-scorer at the 2024 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with 287 runs at an average of 57.40 and a strike rate nearing 95. Domestically, he plays for the Titans and has recently signed with Hampshire to feature in England's T20 Blast. Meanwhile, in a further boost to South African cricket, Western Province's Nandre Burger has also been drafted by the Rajasthan Royals as injury cover for Sandeep Sharma. Burger's inclusion underscores the growing influence of South Africa's next generation on global T20 leagues. The Rajasthan Royals are out of the running for IPL victory this season as they lie ninth in the 10-team table with just six points thanks to three wins and nine defeats to date. They have two matches remaining this IPL season. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
South Africans Pretorius and Burger join Rajasthan
Rajasthan Royals have signed South Africans Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Nandre Burger as replacement players for the remainder of the Indian Premier pair replace the injured duo of Nitish Rana and Sandeep 19, receives his first IPL contract after finishing at top run-scorer in the 2025 SA20, striking 397 runs at an average of uncapped top-order batter and wicketkeeper is set to play for Hampshire in this summer's T20 Burger, 29, was signed with Rajasthan in 2024, taking seven wickets in five innings at an average of 29-year-old has not played any senior cricket since September, after injuring his back in an ODI against has scored 217 runs in eleven matches this season, with two half-centuries, while pacer Sharma has taken nine wickets from 10 sit ninth in the IPL standings with two games to play, and can no longer qualify for the end of season play-offs.
