Why Archer is not playing RR's IPL 2025 match vs PBKS

Jofra Archer is not featuring in the XI for RR's IPL 2025 match against PBKS in Jaipur on Sunday. In his place, RR brought in South African left-arm speedster Kwena Maphaka. Archer has been sidelined due to a thumb injury sustained while fielding during RR's match against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 4, ruling him out of the season.