IPL 2025: 3 Key battles to watch out for in the PBKS vs RR Match 18

Punjab Kings are riding the wave of victory with two wins in two games, while Rajasthan has been struggling quite a bit. This match is going to be a crucial one for both these teams, and these player battles are just going to add flavour to the battle.

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Shreyas Iyer vs Sandeep Sharma

Shreyas Iyer has been leading Punjab from the front with his performances and has already smacked two half-centuries in two games. Sandeep Sharma, on the other hand, has been bowling well too, although he doesn’t have many wickets to show in the column.

Over the years, however, Sandeep has dominated Iyer. He has bowled 56 balls to him so far, and he has let him score just 47 runs with the help of five boundaries. He has got him out thrice in the process, too. He has not just kept him quiet but has been sending him packing as well.

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Arshdeep Singh

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a flambuoyant left-handed batter of the Rajasthan Royals who had a fantastic last two seasons. However, he has been struggling quite a bit this year. Arshdeep has been continuing with his red-hot form and has already scalped five wickets this season.

Jaiswal’s problems are just going to increase further, as he has been struggling quite a lot against Arshdeep. In five innings, he has faced 20 balls, scored 26 runs with the help of four boundaries and lost his wicket twice. It would be interesting to see how the competition between the two fares this time.

Sanju Samson vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Sanju Samson has been an integral part of the IPL for many years now and has been leading the Rajasthan Royals for a while now as well. Yuzvendra Chahal was alongside him for the last few years but was released last year and, having been drafted into Punjab, will be bowling to him this time.

Chahal has dominated Samson over the years, having delivered 51 balls to him and having given away just 52 runs. With a mere strike rate of 102, Samson has struggled and lost his wicket to Chahal on five occasions.

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