IPL 2025: 3 Key battles to watch out for in the RR vs PBKS Match 59

Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings are going to face each other yet again. 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 Jofra Archer

Shreyas Iyer has been leading Punjab from the front with his performances and has been one of the best batters of the tournament. Jofra Archer did not start well but has picked up rhythm and is bowling well now.

Archer has bowled just 18 deliveries to Iyer so far, where he has let him score just 22 runs with the help of four boundaries, while he has got him out once in the process in the IPL. Although he has not got him out on many occasions, but has restricted him well.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Arshdeep Singh

Yashasvi Jaiswal is having yet another brilliant season with the bat and has been scoring regularly to find himself among the highest scorers. Arshdeep has been continuing with his red-hot form, and he too finds himself among the leading wicket-takers this season.

It will be interesting to see how the competition between the two plays out this time. Jaiswal has been having a lot of trouble against Arshdeep, facing 29 balls, scoring 36 runs with five boundaries, and losing his wicket twice. 

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Sanju Samson vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Sanju Samson has been struggling with injuries this season, however, this break might be a blessing in disguise for him as he should be fit to play by now. Yuzvendra Chahal has had a fantastic season and has proved his worth to everyone with his spin mastery.

With 56 balls to Samson and only 60 runs conceded, Chahal has topped him throughout the years. Samson has had a poor strike rate of 107.1 and has been dismissed by Chahal five times.

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