PBKS vs RR: Rajasthan Royals recorded a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings to extend their lead within the Indian Premier League 2024 on Saturday. Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan grew to become the primary crew to document 5 wins within the IPL 2024 as they swiftly returned to profitable methods.
Shikhar Dhawan-less PBKS had been restricted to 147 after spectacular bowling from Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Rajasthan additionally struggled within the low-scoring chase however managed to clinch two large factors with a ball remaining.
After a powerful begin from struggling teenager Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Caribbean big-hitter Shimron Hetmyer smashed 27* off simply 10 balls, together with a match-winning six off Arshdeep Singh.Â
Rajasthan Royals gained the toss and elected to bat first with new signings Tanush Kotian and Rovman Powell changing Ravichandran Ashwin and Jos Butller respectively. Punjab had been additionally compelled to make two modifications with Liam Livingstone and Atharva Taide coming in for Sikandar Raza and skipper Shikhar Dhawan.
Punjab misplaced just one wicket in powerplay overs within the type of Shimron Hetmyer however the hosts failed to seek out large photographs. Rajasthan bowlers bowled spectacular and grasping spells to maintain Punjab batters grounded for almost all of the innings.
Impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma impressed by smashing 31 off 16 balls, together with 17 runs within the penultimate over, as Punjab posted 147/8 whole in 20 overs. Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan picked two wickets every with the previous conceding runs at a powerful financial system price of 5.75.
Rajasthan surprisingly ship debutant bowling all-rounder Kotian to open an innings with affect substitute Yashasvi Jaiswal. The duo pulled off a 56-run stand for the primary wicket however Kotian struggled for an aggressive method all through his innings.
South African ace pacer Kagiso Rabada shifted the momentum in the direction of Punjab with large wickets of Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Defending 43 runs in demise overs, Arshdeep Singh eliminated in-form Riayn Parag and Harshal Patel dismissed Dhruv Jurel to place Punjab in a assured place.
But Shimron Hetmyer’s heroics within the final over off Arshdeep Singh helped Rajasthan Royals to stroll away with two factors. Hetmyer clinched the Player of the Match award as Rajasthan prolonged their lead at the top with 4 extra factors than second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders.
Punjab Kings enjoying XI: Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh (substituted by Ashutosh Sharma), Sam Curran (c), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh.
Rajasthan Royals enjoying XI: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Tanush Kotian, Trent Boult, Keshav Maharaj, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen (substituted by Yashasvi Jaiswal), Yuzvendra Chahal.
