IPL 2025: Points table, most runs, most wickets after match 18, PBKS vs RR

RR defeated PBKS by 50 runs in match 18 of IPL 2025.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) grabbed a spectacular victory by 50 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 18 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS failed to chase down a mammoth 206-run target in the game.

PBKS lost their top order batters cheaply as Priyansh Arya (0), Prabhsimran Singh (17), Shreyas Iyer (10), and Marcus Stoinis (1) returned to the dugout without decent knocks. Nehal Wadhera (62) slammed a half-century, and Glenn Maxwell added 30 off 21. However, that wasn’t enough for the hosts as they fell short of 50 runs.

For the visitors, Jofra Archer was the pick of bowlers with three wickets, followed by Sandeep Sharma and Maheesh Theekshana, who took two wickets each. Earlier in the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal (67) powered RR to a huge total of 205/4 in the first innings. Sanju Samson, who returned to the game as RR skipper, added 38 runs. Riyan Parag (43* off 25) slammed crucial runs while batting at No. 3.

IPL 2025: Updated points table

After losing the 18th match of IPL 2025 against RR, PBKS have dropped down to fourth spot in the points table with four points and Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.074. Shreyas Iyer & Co. have won two games out of three. RR have moved to the seventh spot with two wins and two defeats across four match and a NRR of -0.185.

Delhi Capitals still lead the chart with six points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans follow next with four points each. Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad occupy the bottom three spots with two points each.

IPL 2025: Most runs (Orange Cap)

Interestingly, there are no changes in the Orange Cap leaderboard after match 18 of IPL 2025. Nicholas Pooran still leads the chart with over 200 runs. GT’s Sai Sudharsan comes next with 186 runs in his kitty. Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jos Buttler grab the third, fourth, and fifth spots respectively.

Notably, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, who got out for 10 runs in the match, follows Buttler in sixth position. However, he failed to go big in the clash against RR and move up in the Orange Cap leaderboard.

Top 5 highest run-scorers in IPL 2025:

1. Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 201 runs

2. Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 186 runs

3. Mitchell Marsh (LSG)- 184 runs

4. Suryakumar Yadav – 171 runs

5. Jos Buttler (GT) – 166 runs

IPL 2025: Most wickets (Purple Cap)

Following the PBKS vs RR clash in Mullanpur, there are no changes in the Purple Cap leaderboard. CSK spinner Noor Ahmad continues lead the chart with 10 wickets across four games. The left-arm spinner has one wicket more than the second-ranked Mitchell Starc.

MI skipper Hardik Pandya is positioned third in the list with eight wickets. Another CSK bowler, Khaleel Ahmed, is slotted fourth with eight wickets, while Lucknow Super Giants’ Shardul Thakur rounds off the list of top five highest wicket-takers of the tournament with seven wickets.

Top 5 highest wicket-takers in IPL 2025:

1. Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 10 wickets

2. Mitchell Starc (DC) – 9 wickets

3. Hardik Pandya (MI) – 8 wickets

4. Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) – 8 wickets

5. Shardul Thakur (LSG) – 7 wickets

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