RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 top captain and vice-captain choices for RR vs PBKS Match 59 of IPL 2025

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The match number 59 of IPL 2025 will be played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 18. Both the teams have a big difference in the points table where PBKS are in top three and need just one win to qualify for the playoffs, while RR are already out of the playoffs race and are at the ninth spot in the points table. However, as PBKS are on the verge of qualification, RR will be looking to spoil their party by defeating them for the second time this year.

In the last match between both the teams this season, RR registered a dominant victory over PBKS by 50 runs. However, things have changed between both PBKS and RR since then. PBKS won seven out of their 11 matches and lost three, while RR have just three wins in their bag and nine losses. Now, it will be interesting to see which team will come out victorious in the upcoming match. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks in your fantasy team for the upcoming IPL 2025 match between RR and PBKS.

Here are the Dream11 top captaincy and vice-captaincy Picks for RR vs PBKS Match 59 of IPL 2025

1. Prabhsimran Singh

Opening batter Prabhsimran Singh is PBKS’ leading run scorer this year and has been in great form in the last few matches. If we count his innings in the abandoned match against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, the left-handed batsman has smashed four half-centuries in the last four innings this year. Prabhsimran is among the leading run scorers this year scoring 487 runs from 12 matches at an average of 44.27 and a strike rate of 170.87 along with five half-centuries. He can turn out to be a great choice to be the captain of your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal is RR’s leading run scorer this year and has been in a great form in the ongoing IPL season. The opening batter has amassed 473 runs in 12 matches in IPL 2025 so far at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 154.57 with five half-centuries. In his last five innings, Jaiswal has scored two half-centuries and played one 49–run knock. He looks to give flying start and can end up scoring a quick 20s and 30s. He could be looked as a good option to be either captain or vice-captain of your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

3. Shreyas Iyer

PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer has been leading from the front in the ongoing IPL season and is among the leading run scorers for the franchise this year. The right-handed batsman has scored 405 runs from 12 matches in IPL 2025 so far at an average of 50.62 and a strike rate of 180.80. Looking at his strike rate, Iyer can be a safe choice to be the vice-captain of your fantasy team in the clash between RR and PBKS in Jaipur.

RR vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Match 59: Players to avoid

Yudhvir Singh: Yudhvir Singh Charak has played only two matches for RR in the ongoing season but couldn’t make an impact with his bowling. He is unlikely to get a chance in the upcoming match against PBKS.

Vijaykumar Vyshak: Vijaykumar Vyshak isn’t a regular feature in the PBKS playing XI in the IPL 2025, but he often bowls a few overs off the bench as an impact substitute.

RR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs

RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak

Impact player: Fazalhaq Farooqi

PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur

Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera