Sanju Samson
The 59th match of IPL 2025 is being played between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. In this match, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bat first. Before the commencement of the match, the Rajasthan team has got a great news. Team captain Sanju Samson, who was out of a few matches due to injury, has returned to the playing XI. With the return, Sanju also made it clear that he would not open in this match.
Sanju Samson will bat in middle order
During the toss, Sanju Samson said that after seeing the way the pitch had treated in the last match against RCB, he wanted to bowl first in this match. Let’s see what happens today. Regarding his fitness, he told that he is fine and fully fit. He further said that he would like to respect Suryavanshi’s batting. He has played well for the team. Regarding his batting order, Sanju said that he would bat in the middle order in this match. This means that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav will be seen opening Suryavanshi. Let us tell you that Sanju Samson has replaced Nitish Rana in the team. At the same time, Rajasthan has made a change. Jofra Archer has entered the playing XI of Quena Mafa.
Punjab Kings gave a chance to Mitchell Owman
At the same time, Shreyas Iyer said after winning the toss that he is going to bat first. The wicket looks good for batting, he knows what the pitch is here. His batting has been excellent this season. Every player of the team is in excitement and the mindset of all has been strong. Shreyas reported that Mitchell Owen, Marco Jansen, Ajmatullah Umrajai and Javier Bartlet are playing as a foreign player for this match in his playing XI.
RR vs PBKS playing both teams for match
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper/captain), Ryan Parag, Shimran Hetmire, Dhruv Jurael, Vanindu Hasranga, Quena Mafaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazlhak Farooqui
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhasimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Shashank Singh, Nehal Vadhera, Mitchell Owen, Ajmatullah Umarjai, Marco Jensen, Javier Bartlet, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
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