Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2018
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Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Jaipur, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS vs MI 26 May 2025 | 184/7 (20) | 187/3 (18.3) | 371 |
| RR vs SRH 25 Apr 2026 | 228/6 (20) | 229/5 (18.3) | 457 |
| RR vs DC 01 May 2026 | 225/6 (20) | 226/3 (19.1) | 451 |
| RR vs GT 09 May 2026 | 229/4 (20) | 152/10 (16.3) | 381 |
| RR vs LSG 19 May 2026 | 220/5 (20) | 225/3 (19.1) | 445 |
RR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Top Scorer
Sanju Samson
824 runs
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Jofra Archer
15 wkts
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Shreyas Iyer
109 runs
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Harpreet Brar
6 wkts
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Rajasthan Royals · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | c Akshdeep Nath b Andrew Tye | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | st Lokesh Rahul b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 82 | 58 | 9 | 1 | 141.38 |
| Krishnappa Gowtham | c Manoj Tiwary b Marcus Stoinis | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Sanju Samson | c Manoj Tiwary b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 22 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Ben Stokes | c Ravichandran Ashwin b Andrew Tye | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Stuart Binny | run out (Karun Nair) | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Mahipal Lomror | not out | 9* | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Jofra Archer | c Manoj Tiwary b Andrew Tye | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | c Karun Nair b Andrew Tye | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Punjab Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohit Sharma | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin (c) | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Tye | 4 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
Punjab Kings · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul (wk) | not out | 95* | 70 | 11 | 2 | 135.71 |
| Chris Gayle | st Jos Buttler b Krishnappa Gowtham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin (c) | b Krishnappa Gowtham | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karun Nair | c Jaydev Unadkat b Jofra Archer | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Akshdeep Nath | c Krishnappa Gowtham b Ish Sodhi | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Manoj Tiwary | c Ajinkya Rahane b Ben Stokes | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Axar Patel | run out (Stuart Binny) | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Krishnappa Gowtham b Jaydev Unadkat | 11 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 |
| Andrew Tye | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Rajasthan Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishnappa Gowtham | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben Stokes | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahipal Lomror | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Anureet Singh | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Krishnappa Gowtham
RR
|
98.9 |
| 2 |
Lokesh Rahul
PBKS
|
95.4 |
| 3 |
Jos Buttler
RR
|
84.2 |
| 4 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
PBKS
|
82.9 |
| 5 |
Andrew Tye
PBKS
|
77.3 |
| 6 |
Ish Sodhi
RR
|
61.4 |
| 7 |
Ben Stokes
RR
|
44.8 |
| 8 |
Marcus Stoinis
PBKS
|
37.4 |
| 9 |
Sanju Samson
RR
|
30.0 |
| 10 |
Jofra Archer
RR
|
26.9 |
| 11 |
Axar Patel
PBKS
|
25.4 |
| 12 |
Stuart Binny
RR
|
20.1 |
| 13 |
Jaydev Unadkat
RR
|
18.6 |
| 14 |
Mahipal Lomror
RR
|
17.6 |
| 15 |
Ajinkya Rahane
RR
|
11.8 |
| 16 |
Akshdeep Nath
PBKS
|
10.5 |
| 17 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
PBKS
|
9.6 |
| 18 |
Manoj Tiwary
PBKS
|
8.9 |
| 19 |
Mohit Sharma
PBKS
|
7.3 |
| 20 |
Karun Nair
PBKS
|
2.6 |
| 21 |
Anureet Singh
RR
|
2.3 |
| 22 |
Chris Gayle
PBKS
|
0.5 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: who played
Rajasthan Royals won by 15 runs in IPL 2018 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on 8 May 2018. Lokesh Rahul top-scored with 95 off 70 balls and Andrew Tye took 4/34.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings?
Rajasthan Royals XI: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Krishnappa Gowtham, Sanju Samson, Ben Stokes, Stuart Binny, Mahipal Lomror, Jofra Archer, Jaydev Unadkat, Anureet Singh, Ish Sodhi. Punjab Kings XI: Lokesh Rahul (wk), Chris Gayle, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Karun Nair, Akshdeep Nath, Manoj Tiwary, Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, Mohit Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Who won Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings?
Rajasthan Royals won by 15 runs.
When and where was Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings played?
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Tuesday 8 May 2018, in IPL 2018.
What were the final scores in Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings?
Rajasthan Royals scored 158/8 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings scored 143/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings?
Krishnappa Gowtham was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 99/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings?
Lokesh Rahul top-scored with 95 off 70 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings?
Andrew Tye took 4/34 in 4 overs.