RR vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025: Sanju Samson set to return, but Royals to miss Jofra Archer in clash against Punjab

Depleted by the absence of several key international players, the Punjab Kings will rely on their Indian contingent in their Sunday match against the already-eliminated Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Victory would significantly improve Punjab’s playoff chances, while Rajasthan aims for a final, albeit inconsequential, win.

Following their last IPL match against Delhi, which was abandoned due to security concerns in Dharamsala on May 8th stemming from India-Pakistan tensions, the Punjab team aims to move forward. Facing the absence of key players Marco Jansen, Marcus Stonis, and Josh Inglis, Punjab will rely on the contributions of captain Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh.

The Rajasthan Royals had a disappointing season, hampered by Sanju Samson’s extended absence and inconsistent performances from key players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag. Despite Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s promising debut, the team also faced the setback of Jofra Archer’s departure following the IPL suspension. The Royals are now looking to move past this difficult year.

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