Punjab Kings Hold Nerve to Defeat Rajasthan Royals by 10 Runs in IPL 2025 Thriller – Wadhera, Shashank Star

Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a crucial 10-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 59 of Tata IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Nehal Wadhera’s explosive 70 and Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 59, combined with Harpreet Brar’s three wickets, put PBKS on the verge of playoff qualification.

The Punjab Kings were put to the test after skipper Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first against a returning Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals side. Despite early setbacks, with the top order collapsing to 34/3 inside the first four overs, PBKS mounted a comeback.

Nehal Wadhera dazzled with a rapid 70 off 37 deliveries—his best in the IPL—while Iyer anchored a key partnership. Later, Shashank Singh’s fiery 59 off 30 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s finishing flurry* took the Kings to a daunting 219/5.

Rajasthan Royals responded aggressively in their chase of 220, with young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi (40 off 14 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal blasting a IPL season-record 89/1 in the powerplay. However, Harpreet Brar’s double strike dented RR’s momentum, keeping wickets tumbling at crucial intervals.

Despite a valiant effort, RR fell just short, finishing 10 runs behind PBKS. This result not only bolsters Punjab Kings’ playoff aspirations but also highlights Wadhera’s explosive batting form and Brar’s effectiveness in the middle overs.

Key Highlights

• Nehal Wadhera: 70 (37) – 5 fours, 5 sixes
• Shashank Singh: 59* (30) – match-winning finisher
• Harpreet Brar: 3 wickets – game-changer with the ball
• RR’s record powerplay: 89/1, fastest 50-run opening in IPL 2025

With this win, Punjab Kings edge closer to IPL 2025 playoff qualification, while Rajasthan Royals face a must-win situation in their remaining matches.

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