Today in IPL, Punjab Kings faced Rajasthan Royals. Both the teams have won their first match – RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023
Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan by five runs. Batting first after losing the toss, the Punjab team scored 197 runs for four wickets in 20 overs. In response, the Rajasthan team was able to score only 192 runs in 20 overs losing seven wickets and lost the match by five runs. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Rajasthan Royals won the toss against Punjab Kings, decided to bowl first
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to bowl first. Dew falls a lot at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati and it is easier to bat later. For this reason, Sanju Samson chose to bowl first. Punjab captain Shikhar Dhawan had said that dew is not a new thing in India and he is ready for it. There was no change in both the teams. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Punjab’s batting starts
Punjab Kings’ batting begins. The opening pair of captain Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh were at the crease. Trent Boult opens the bowling for Rajasthan. Punjab scored seven runs in the first over.
Aggressive start of Punjab Kings
Batting first, the Punjab Kings team made an aggressive start. Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan were scoring fast. After four overs, Punjab’s score was 45 for no loss. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Punjab Kings score beyond 50 runs
The score of Punjab Kings had crossed 50 runs without any loss. Prabhsimran Singh was batting in a very aggressive manner. Shikhar Dhawan was also playing in good style. There was a half-century partnership between the two. Now the pair wanted to take Punjab to a big score. After five overs, Punjab’s score was 56 for no loss. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Punjab Kings scored 63 runs in powerplay
The opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh got off to a great start for the Punjab Kings. Especially Prabhasimran was scoring fast. Punjab’s score was 63-0 after the powerplay.
Prabhsimran Singh’s half century
Prabhsimran Singh completed his half-century in 28 balls. He hit seven fours and two sixes in his innings. This is his first half-century in IPL. Due to his brilliant innings, Punjab’s score had crossed 70 runs without loss.
Punjab Kings first wicket fell
Punjab Kings got the first blow on the score of 90 runs. Prabhsimran Singh was out after scoring 60 runs in 34 balls. Jason Holder caught him by Jos Buttler. Prabhasimran hit seven fours and three sixes in his innings. Butler took a brilliant catch while running forward and sent Prabhsimran Singh to the pavilion. After 10 overs, the score of Punjab Kings is 92 for one wicket. Now Bhanuka Rajapaksa was at the crease with captain Shikhar Dhawan.
Rajapaksa returned to the pavilion after being injured.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa was injured after coming in front of Shikhav Dhawan’s brilliant shot. He had gone off the field and Jitesh Sharma was at the crease with Shikhar Dhawan. After 11 overs, Punjab’s score was 95 for one wicket.
Punjab’s score crossed 100 runs
At the loss of one wicket, the Punjab team’s score had crossed 100 runs. Shikhar Dhawan and Jitesh Sharma were at the crease. Both were scoring runs at a good pace. Dhawan was approaching his half-century. After 13 overs, Punjab’s score was 123 for one wicket.
Shikhar Dhawan’s half century
Shikhar Dhawan had completed his half-century in 36 balls. He hit seven fours and a six in his innings so far. Due to his brilliant innings, Punjab’s score had reached close to 150 runs for one wicket.
Half-century partnership between Dhawan and Jitesh
Shikhar Dhawan and Jitesh Sharma had a half-century partnership for the second wicket. Both the batsmen were scoring fast. Punjab’s score had crossed 150 runs. Now this team could have easily crossed the 200-run mark.
Punjab’s second wicket fell
The second wicket of Punjab Kings fell on the score of 158 runs. Jitesh Sharma was out after scoring 27 runs. Jitesh Sharma hit two fours and a six in his innings. Yuzvendra Chahal got him caught by Riyan Parag. Now Sikandar Raza was at the crease with Dhawan.
Punjab’s third wicket fell
Punjab’s third wicket has fallen on the score of 159 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin clean bowled Sikandar Raza. Raza scored one run in two balls. Now Shah Rukh Khan was at the crease with Shikhar Dhawan.
Jurel Rajasthan team in place of Chahal
Dhruv Jurel was included in the Rajasthan team in place of Yuzvendra Chahal. He became a part of the team as an impact player. Jurel had the ability to turn the match with the bat in Rajasthan’s innings. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Punjab’s score crossed 190 runs
The score of Punjab Kings had crossed 190 runs for three wickets. Shikhar Dhawan and Shah Rukh Khan were at the crease. Both wanted to take their team’s score beyond 200 runs by hitting big shots in the last over. Dhawan also had a chance to complete his century in the last over.
Punjab’s fourth wicket fell – RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023
Punjab’s fourth wicket fell on the score of 196 runs. Shah Rukh Khan was out after scoring 11 runs in 10 balls. Jason Holder caught him by Jos Buttler.
Punjab scored 197 runs
Batting first, Punjab Kings scored 197 runs for four wickets. Prabhsimran Singh made a brilliant start for Punjab and scored 60 runs. Apart from him, Shikhar Dhawan scored an unbeaten 86 runs. Jitesh Sharma also played an inning of 27 runs. Jason Holder took two wickets for Rajasthan. Chahal and Ashwin got one wicket each.
Rajasthan’s batting starts
Chasing the target of 198 runs, Rajasthan Royals started their batting. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin started the innings. Usually Jos Buttler opens the innings with Jaiswal, but in this match Ashwin was sent to open the innings.
Rajasthan’s first wicket fell
The first wicket of Rajasthan Royals fell on the score of 13 runs. Yashasvi Jaiwal was out after scoring 11 runs in eight balls. Arshdeep Singh got him caught by Matthew Short. Now Josh Butler was at the crease with Ashwin. Wanted to score fast runs in both powerplays. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Rajasthan’s second wicket fell
Rajasthan’s second wicket fell on the score of 26 runs. Opener Ashwin was out without opening the account. He faced a total of four balls and was caught by captain Shikhar Dhawan off Arshdeep Singh. This was Arshdeep’s second success in this match. Now captain Sanju Samson was at the crease with Jos Buttler.
Rajasthan’s score crossed 50 runs
Rajasthan’s score had crossed 50 runs at the loss of two wickets. Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson were at the crease. Both the batsmen were scoring fast. Both of them would like to take their team closer to the target by forming a big partnership.
Rajasthan’s third wicket fell
The third wicket of Rajasthan Royals fell on the score of 57 runs. Jos Buttler got out after scoring 19 runs in 11 balls. Nathan Ellis took a brilliant catch on his own ball. Now Devdutt Padikkal was at the crease with Sanju Samson. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Rajasthan scored 57 runs in powerplay
Chasing a target of 198 runs, Rajasthan Royals scored 57 runs losing three wickets in the powerplay. Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal were at the crease. At the same time, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jose Butler and Ravichandran Ashwin were out. Now Samson and Padikkal wanted to take their team closer to the target by building a big partnership. Rajasthan’s score was 63 for three after seven overs.
Rajasthan’s score crossed 90 runs
Rajasthan Royals’ score had crossed 90 runs at the loss of three wickets. Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal were at the crease. A good partnership was happening between the two and the Rajasthan team remained in the match. Both of them want to take the match till the end.
Rajasthan’s fourth wicket fell
The fourth wicket of Rajasthan Royals fell on the score of 91 runs. Sanju Samson was out after scoring 42 runs in 25 balls. Nathan Ellis caught him at the hands of Matthew Short. Samson hit five fours and a six in his innings. Now Riyan Parag was at the crease with Devdutt Padikkal. RR vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2023.
Half of the Rajasthan team returned to the pavilion
On the score of 121 runs, half of the Rajasthan team had returned to the pavilion. Nathan Ellis got Riyan Parag caught by Shah Rukh Khan. Parag scored 20 runs in 12 balls. Now Shimron Hetmyer was at the crease with Devdutt Padikkal.
Rajasthan’s sixth wicket fell
Rajasthan team’s sixth wicket fell on the score of 124 runs. Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed after scoring 21 runs in 26 balls. Nathan Ellis clean bowled him. Now the onus was on Shimron Hetmyer to make Rajasthan win. Rajasthan’s team needed 74 runs in the last five overs to win.
Rajasthan’s score crossed 150 runs
Rajasthan Royals’ score had crossed 150 runs at the loss of six wickets. Shimron Hetmyer single-handedly kept the Rajasthan team in the match. He was batting in an aggressive manner.
Half-century partnership between Jurel-Hetmyer – Tata ipl highlights
Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer had a half-century partnership. Both the batsmen are playing aggressively and brought Rajasthan team back in the match. Rajasthan needed 16 runs in the last over to win.
Rajasthan’s seventh wicket fell
Rajasthan’s seventh wicket fell on the score of 186 runs. A misunderstanding between Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer cost Hetmyer his wicket. He scored 36 runs in 18 balls.
Playing-11 of both the teams
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, Sam Karan, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal.