Sat Apr 05 14:48:00 UTC 2025: ## Rajasthan Royals off to a strong start against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 clash
**Mullanpur, Punjab –** Rajasthan Royals have made a strong start in their IPL 2025 match against Punjab Kings, reaching 89/1 after 10.2 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag are currently at the crease after Sanju Samson’s dismissal for 38 runs.
Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Kings, coming off two convincing wins, are looking to continue their strong start to the season. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, bounced back from two initial defeats with a victory over Chennai Super Kings in their previous match. The return of captain Sanju Samson, who is expected to play the full game, is a significant boost for the Royals.
The full playing XI’s for both teams are:
**Punjab Kings:** Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal.
**Rajasthan Royals:** Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma.
The match continues. Stay tuned for further updates.
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