RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match Live Score: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to bat first against Punjab Kings in match 65 of Tata IPL 2024 on Wednesday. This is an important match for RR as they would aim to break the losing streak. While qualification to playoffs is not on the line, Sanju Samson would like to win both the remaining league matches. RR lost the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first over. There were some cool boundaries and well-timed shots that helped Samson to complete 500 IPL runs in this season. But Elis decided to cut short the RR skipper’s innings. Samson walked back for just 18 runs.
RR vs PBKS: Rajasthan Royals’ collpase
What’s wrong with Rajasthan’s batting lineup? On paper, nothing. But on the field, everything! Not a single batter has been able to reach the half-century milestone. The only silver lining was the 4th wicket stand between local boy Riyan Parag and Ravichandran Ashwin. Arshdeep Singh broke this key partnership in the 13th over, Dhruv Jurel was dismissed by Sam Curran. Then came the wicket Rovman Powell (4 runs).
Donovan Ferreira couldn’t do much and Harshal Patel denied a fifty to Riyan Parag as he dismissed the local boy at 48. Trent Boult was runout on the last ball. Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar and Sam Curran picked up two wickets each. Punjab restricted Rajasthan to a sub-par total of 144/9.
RR vs PBKS: Punjab Kings’ chase
After 6 overs, RR had lost just one wicket whereas PBKS have lost three wickets already. Trent Boult did Trent Boult things as he picked up the opener’s wicket in the very first over. Then came Avesh Khan’s twin assault. Punjab’s chase suffered a major setback.
RR vs PBKS: Punjab Kings’ turnaround
The tourists were looking in trouble and it seemed RR may finally see a win. But Jitesh Sharma (22 off 13) and Sam Curran’s (63 off 41) 5th wicket partnership changed the game and brought Punjab back in the hunt. It was Ashutosh Sharma, who smashed the winning shots. With fourth loss in a row, things will get difficult for RR, and this goes beyond the playoff qualification. PBKS beat RR by 5 wickets at Barsapara with seven balls to spare.
Indian Premier League, 2024
Rajasthan Royals
144/9 (20.0)
Punjab Kings
145/5 (18.5)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 65 )
Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets
Here are key moments of RR vs PBKS match 65 from Assam’s Guwahati
Punjab secures a 5-wicket victory over Rajasthan. Rajasthan Royals' losing streak extends in Guwahati.
Sam Curran reaches his fifty off 38 balls. The match is heading towards a thrilling finish. Are we in for another nail-biter between Punjab and Rajasthan?
Remember the KKR match at Eden. Punjab had scripted a record chase. At present, Sam Curran is holding the fort.
Sam Currana and Jitesh Sharma battle on as asking rate inches closer to 9. Punjab still have chances provided they don't lose the wickets.
Yuzi Chahal claims the wicket of Jonny Bairstow, who scored 14 runs. Punjab's top order crumbles, shifting the focus to Sam Curran.
At the end of 6 overs, RR had only lost one wicket, whereas PBKS had already lost three. Trent Boult demonstrated his typical effectiveness by taking the opener's wicket in the very first over. This was followed by Avesh Khan's dual strikes. Punjab's pursuit encountered a significant setback.
Punjab Kings effectively limited Rajasthan Royals to a modest total of 144 for nine. Despite a challenging pitch, local favorite Riyan Parag managed to score 48 runs off 34 balls for the Royals. Punjab's skipper Sam Curran led the bowling attack with figures of 2/24 in 3 overs, while Harshal Patel (2/28 in 4 overs), Nathan Ellis (1/24 in 4 overs), and Rahul Chahar (2/26 in 4 overs) all delivered accurate performances.
What's troubling Rajasthan's batting lineup? On paper, everything seems fine. However, on the field, it's a different story altogether. None of the batters managed to reach the half-century mark. The only positive aspect was the partnership for the fourth wicket between local lad Riyan Parag and Ravichandran Ashwin. Arshdeep Singh ended this crucial alliance in the 13th over, while Sam Curran dismissed Dhruv Jurel. The final wicket to fall was that of Rovman Powell, who managed just 4 runs.
50 comes up with 4th wicket partnership between Riyan Parag and Ravichandran Ashwin. This has helped Rajasthan to get some stability in the face of Punjab's spin attack.
For the last ten runs, Rajasthan have lost the wickets of skipper Samson and opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Punjab spinners are in action. While Elis dismissed Samson for 18, Chahar picked up the wicket of Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
After Jaiswal's departure, Sanju Samson and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are keeping up the tempo. So far, we have seen a maximum and a boundary by the new RR opener. Skipper Samson's perfectly timed shots are keeping Punjab fielders busy.
In the opening over, Jaiswal struck a huge boundary. However, on the fourth delivery, he inadvertently hit his stumps off a massive inside edge, leading to Punjab Kings' stand-in captain Sam Curran claiming the crucial wicket of RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal!
There was some muted buzz around Punjab Kings regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan being available for the remainder of the IPL 17. However, the PBKS Playing XI shows that Dhawan is still missing in action. He has been away from the game after he suffered injury in match against SRH on April 9 last month.
J. Bairstow (wk), P. Singh, R. Rossouw, S. Singh, J. Sharma, S. Curran (c), H.Brar, H. Patel, R. Chahar, A. Singh, N. Ellis
Y. Jaiswal, T. Kohler-Cadmore, S. Samson (w/c), R. Parag, R. Powell, D. Jurel, R. Ashwin, T. Boult, A. Khan, S. Sharma, Y. Chahal
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has won the toss and elected to bat first.
As we look forward to the toss, here's what early reports say about the pitch. It is likely to be a runfest. And as the track record says, the match between the two teams often goes down the wire. So, we can expect a last-ball thriller once again.
This match will be very important for the SRH as those precious two points will help them in qualifying for the playoffs and seal the spot after KKR and RR. (READ FULL REPORT)
According to Accuweather, Wednesday will experience a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius at night. The forecast suggests it will be a hot and humid day.
Not juts Rajasthan Royal, Punjab Kings are also going to miss key players. Both Kagiso Rabada and Liam Livingstone are unavailable for the Kings, as they have returned to their respective countries to address injury issues ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Aakash Chopra, the former Indian opener, has singled out middle-order batsman Shashank Singh as a player worth keeping an eye on in the IPL 2024 match between RR and PBKS. During a discussion on the top three players deserving attention, Chopra highlighted Shashank as his primary choice. "Which three players can we focus on? The first is Shashank Singh because he is a very good player and the focus is always on him. The way he is batting, there will be a time when you will consider him for the Indian team," said Chopra. Emphasizing Shashank's maturity and experience, Chopra noted, "He is not a 22 or 25-year-old. He is a fairly senior guy in terms of age. He has that much domestic experience and now he is just blooming. He reminds me a little of Suryakumar Yadav. His career also ascended similarly. So Shashank Singh is the first player," the former India opener added.
In the recent series of matches, a total of 27 games were played, with Punjab Kings participating in 11 matches and Rajasthan Royals in 16. In their latest encounter, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, securing a win by three wickets.
With Jos Buttler unavailable for the final stretch of the season, the pressure falls on Yashasvi Jaiswal to step up at the opening position. He must not only ensure a rapid start but also deliver substantial innings. While his season thus far has been inconsistent, if RR aims to claim the trophy, they require the left-hander to ignite their top order.
Skipper Sam Curran experienced a somewhat lackluster season by his usual standards. The weight of leadership responsibilities could have impacted his performance. Nonetheless, his contributions with the ball and occasional cameos are poised to aid Punjab in securing two crucial points.
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rilee Rossouw, Matthew Short, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Nathan Ellis, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel,Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary.
Sanju Samson(w/c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Abid Mushtaq, KunalRiyan Parag, Tanush Kotian, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Jos Buttler, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Navdeep Saini, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Keshav Maharaj, Donovan Ferreira, Singh Rathore
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of IPL match 65 between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings today. The match, where playoffs is not a factor, will be played at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium. While thanks to DC beating LSG, RR have already qualified for the playoffs, their poor show in last three games would compel them to aim for a win tonight.