IPL 2024 Live Score, PBKS vs RR Match Today: Was it Shikhar Dhawan’s absence or the prowess of RR bowlers that caused Punjab’s slow start? Either way, Punjab didn’t see the explosive beginning they hoped for on a pitch known for favoring batters. While there were a couple of boundaries, openers Atharva Taide and Jonny Bairstow mainly focused on rotating the strike. Rajasthan secured the breakthrough wicket of Atharva Taide in Avesh Khan’s over.
Punjab’s recovery? Absolutely not! Losing a wicket early in powerplay set the tone, with stand-in skipper Sam Curran failing to stabilise. Prabhsimran Singh’s quick exit for just 10 off 14 balls added to the misery. Then came Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal by Keshav Maharaj after a mere 15 off 19 balls. Sam Curran’s departure, managing only 6 runs off 10 deliveries, further dented Punjab’s hopes. Just when a turnaround seemed possible, Kuldeep Sen sent Shashank Singh packing for 9 off 9 balls.
Impact sub Ashutosh Sharma rescued Punjab, propelling them to a somewhat respectable 147/8 after a top-order collapse. Punjab ramped up the run rate in the death overs, scoring at over 12 runs per over. Sharma’s explosive 31 off 16 balls, including one boundary and three sixes, spearheaded the comeback from a dire 70/5 in the 13th over. Liam Livingstone, despite a tragic runout, managed a quickfire 21 off 14 balls.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: RR’s chase
Rajasthan’s chase wasn’t off to a blazing start, but they were not sweating it. Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Tanush Kotian were holding steady at the crease, keeping the visitors calm. Despite Punjab’s stand-in captain Sam Curran experimenting with bowling variations, including himself, they’re struggling to break this opening partnership.
But between Liam Livingstone’s breakthrough wicket of Kotian to Keshav Maharaj’s wicket in the 19th over, the Mohali match turned into a last over thriller. RR’s Hetmyer did Hetmyer things and the visitors won the match by three wickets. Hetmyer scored 27 runs at the strike rate of 270! This win will keep RR at top of the IPL points table.
Indian Premier League, 2024
Punjab Kings
147/8 (20.0)
Rajasthan Royals
152/7 (19.5)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 27 )
Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 3 wickets
Here are live updates of PBKS vs RR match 27:
Rajasthan Royals clinch victory over Punjab Kings by 3 wickets in Mohali.
Kagiso Rabada first got Yashaswi Jaiswal, who was looking extremely promising at 39. Next up, Rabada removed Sanju Samson (LBW). Punjab back in the game, well almost
Finally, Punjab break the first wicket stand between Jaiswal and Kotian. Liam Livingstone gets rid of IPL debutant Kotian for 24 runs. Sanju Samson is on strike. Royals are keeping it comfortable without any risky shots. Plenty of wickets in hands.
It isn't a fiery start for Rajasthan's chase, and they don't need it, seriously. With both openers - Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Tanush Kotian - keeping things steady, there's no need for the visitors to worry. Punjab's stand-in captain Sam Curran has tried variations in bowling, including himself, but that has not helped in breaking this first wicket stand.
Impact sub Ashutosh Sharma helped Punjab to reach a somewhat decent score of 147/8 after the entire top order was wiped out. If you look at the run rate, Punjab scored maximum runs in the death overs. At the run rate of little over 12, Punjab made a significant comeback after being reduced to 70/5 in the 13th over. Sharma made 31 off 16 balls. This knock included 1 boundary and three maximums. Liam Livingstone could have done more if not for that tragic runout. He made 21 off 14 balls.
Have Punjab recovered yet? Answer is resounding no! After losing a wicket early in the game, stand-in skipper Sam Curran tried to provide some stability but failed miserably. The second big setback for Punjab was the big wicket of hard-hitter Prabhsimran Singh. He could only make 10 off 14 balls. Next to go was Jonny Bairstow, who was removed by Keshav Maharaj. The PBKS opener made just 15 off 19 balls. Sam Curran was another wicket that Punjab lost. The stand-in skipper made just 6 runs off 10 deliveries. And just when we thought that Punjab would see some momentum in the innings, Kuldeep Sen got rid of Shashank Singh, who made 9 off 9 balls.
Is this absence of Shikhar Dhawan or RR bowlers are very good? Either way, Punjab didn't witness a blazing start as they would have liked on a pitch, which is known to be batter-friendly. There were a couple of boundaries. But overall, the openers - Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow - were just rotating the strike. Rajasthan got the breakthrough wicket of Atharva Taide in Avesh Khan's over. Still a lot of batting left for Punjab. Maybe, they may just pick up some momentum now.
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Here we go! The match number 27 of Tata IPL has begun in Mohali. Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow are opening for Punjab. Trent Boult will be bowling the first over.
Rovman Powell and Tanush Kotian will be playing for Rajasthan Royals as Buttler and Ashwin are available for match 27.
There's a major setback for Rajasthan Royals. Today's game will see no Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin. Maybe, today is the day of discovering new talents for RR.
Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and skipper Sanju Samson has decided to field first. There's another big update from the centre - Sam Curran will lead Punjab Kings in place of Shikhar Dhawan tonight. He said that he is standing in for Dhawan as he has picked up a niggle.
Liam Livingstone is set to make his comeback to the Punjab Kings' starting XI after sitting out a couple of matches due to injury. He is anticipated to take the place of Sikandar Raza in the lineup, as the Zimbabwean all-rounder struggled to make a significant impact with both bat and ball. Livingstone's return is expected to provide a significant lift to Punjab, especially considering their middle-order dependence on Shashank and Ashutosh in recent matches.
In this season of Indian Premier league, Rajasthan Royals have won all matches in which the team won the toss. In simple terms, winning toss = winning match for RR
According to Google's win probability, the Royals have a 57 percent chance of defeating Punjab in their sixth match, maintaining their position at the top of the points table.
During the evening, temperatures are expected to hover around 24 degrees, with humidity at approximately 42 percent. Unlike the majority of matches this season, there is a 25 percent chance of rain affecting this particular match.
The Mohali pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium is renowned for its pace and provides additional bounce, particularly advantageous for pacers. Batsmen often find it challenging, especially when facing the new ball. Additionally, dew can influence the game, prompting captains who win the toss to opt for bowling first.
Hello everyone! A very warm wish on pious occasion of Vaisakhi! Today, we will see an exciting encounter between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals at Mohali Stadium. Whil RR are in top form and are simply unstoppable, their last defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans and what Delhi Capitals did to Lucknow Super Giants yesterday show how unpredictable the T20 universe is.