65TH IPL MATCH BETWEEN RAJASTHAN ROYALS AND PUNJAB KINGS :
The 65th IPL Match took place amongst Rajasthan Royals and Punjab kings, getting their showdown at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati by 15th May,2024. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted for batting first.
Teams Lineup Are As Follows:
Punjab Kings (Playing XI):
Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Sam Curran(c), Harpreet Brar! Harshal Patel, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Substitutes for Both Teams Includes:
Punjab Kings with Impact Subs:
Tanay Thyagarajan, Rishi Dhawan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Singh Bhatia
Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs:
Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj! Kuldeep Sen, Donovan Ferreira.
FIRST INNING –
Jos Buttler was replaced by Kohler-Cadmore because of National duties! Yashasvi, got out early by Sam Curran. Punjab kings bowlers kept their line and length tidy barely giving the Rajasthan Batters time to settle. Only Riyan Parag and R Ashwin unleashed attack over Punjab kings bowlers. R Ashwin delivers a pivotal innings with 28 runs in 19ball, striking 3 fours and 1 Six . Riyan Parag remains consistence throughout this Series, performances always peak when his team stark needs him. Smashing 48 runs on 34 balls including 6 fours! With Both Riyan Parag and Ashwin, Rajasthan Royals push to a score of 144-9! Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, and Rahul Chahar took 2 wickets each, Meanwhile, Arshdeep and Nathan Ellis snatched one wicket each.
SECOND INNING –
Boult secured Prabhsimran’s wicket in His first over. Bairstow and Rossouw appeared menacing but Avesh Khan, he intercepted Rossouw and Shashank Singh in his premier over by snagging their wickets. Facing no choices, Skipper Sam Curran stood tall, exhibited a resilient game with a buoyant demeanor while Punjab Kings Wickets fall sequentially. Sam Curran gained assistance in the middle overs by Jitesh Sharma and from Ashutosh Sharma at the end of 2nd innings! Rajastha Royals bowlers showcased persistence on field striving strenuously to halt the Punjab Kings. But, Sam Curran Played a captain’s knock aiding his squad in tallying the necessary runs! Avesh Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal Secured 2 wickets apiece while T Boult seized one.
Sam curran was named player of the Match Award for his all-around performances with bat and bowl. Punjab bowlers emanated bravery in their bowling. Despite being out from IPL Season contention, they provided, top-notch efforts for their side! Punjab Kings Next fixture stacks Against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 19th May, 2024. Now, Harshal Patel is the Purple Cap Holder status for this IPL Season.
Meanwhile, enduring their 4th successive dive, Rajasthan Royals still qualifies a Play off slot. Nonetheless, concerns loom as RR Batters lately slump in form. Holding the 2nd rank on point Table. Rajasthan Royals next combat Table Toppers Kolkata Knight Riders by 19th May, 2024.
