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Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 66 Commentary, Live Updates

PBKS vs RR, 2023 - T20 Live Commentary

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Scorecard
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Match Ended   
187/5 (20.0/20)
189/6 (19.4/20)
Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets
Right then that is all we have from the coverage of this game. The Rajasthan players will be watching the remaining matches intently over the weekend hoping for the results to go their way to keep them alive in the competition while Punjab have certainly played their last match of the tournament. The action in the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League continues on Saturday 20th May as we have a doubleheader in store for us. First, Delhi take on Chennai at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the capital and that game will begin at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). This will be followed by a clash between Kolkata and Lucknow at the Eden Garden in the City of Joy at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). The build-up for both of these games will begin well in advance so do join us for that. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Devdutt Padikkal is the Player of the Match for scoring 51 runs in 30 deliveries. He says that it was the best that he has batted through the season apart from when he bats in the nets. Adds that he was following his process but the results were not happening in the middle. Shares that he was playing up and down the order but is happy to play in whatever position and learn as much as he can. Mentions that he was in a bad space a few months ago and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to his side.
Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan says that when Shimron Hetmyer was going well they well, they were hoping to get the game done early. Mentions that with the team they have and with the kind of quality they possess, it is shocking to see where they are on the table at this stage. Adds that they need to look back at the season and see where things went wrong. Claims that he has always spoken highly of Yashasvi Jaiswal and he is growing with each game so it is amazing to see that at a young age, he plays like he has played 100 T20s. Admits that he is 99% sure that Trent Boult will get him a wicket in the Powerplay. Ends by saying that with the way things went in the last three games, there was pressure on them right till the end.
Time for the presentations...
Shimron Hetmyer says that he was trying to finish the game inside 18 overs but adds that he did not get enough strike. Mentions that he had a bit of a dip in the middle but says that is how cricket works. Adds that it was nice to have the tussle with Sam Curran and it really pumped him up. Closes by saying that they will be looking at other results and see how it goes from there.
Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of Punjab says they lost too many wickets while batting first. Mentions Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, and Shahrukh Khan did well to take them to a good total. Adds that they made some errors in the field and dropped catches cost them the game. Shares that they could have done well in all areas and did not get a collective effort. Adds that they all make mistakes and it is important to learn from them. Shares that he had to take the game deep and so the last over went to the spinner. Closes by saying that they will look to come back better in the next season.
Time for some interviews...
In their batting effort, Punjab lost Prabhsimran Singh in the first over itself but Shikhar Dhawan and Atharva Taide gave the hosts a decent start. However, the wickets fell in a hurry and they suddenly found themselves 50 for the loss of four wickets. 40-plus scores by Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma, and Shahrukh Khan helped them post a decent total on the board as they managed to get close to the 190-run mark. Navdeep Saini claimed three wickets for the visitors with Trent Boult and Adam Zampa chipping in with one each. They would have liked to be more disciplined in the death overs as they conceded 46 runs in the last two overs and it could have proved to be quite costly for them but their batters did the job in the end.
The hosts opted to open with Sam Curran who did not get his team off to the best of starts but Kagiso Rabada looked at his fiery best taking an important early wicket of Jos Buttler. The rest of the bowlers lacked penetration and a 73-run partnership for the second wicket had them on the back foot. Wickets in consecutive overs by Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar got Punjab back into the game, and when Nathan Ellis dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal they would have hoped to register a consolation win. Kagiso Rabada got his second wicket and Sam Curran chipped in with another in the last few overs but they never looked to be on top of their opponents on this wicket as they suffered their eighth loss of the season.
Yashasvi Jaiswal started the run-chase with 12 runs in the first over but his opening partner Jos Buttler was dismissed in the next over on a duck which was his fifth this edition. The Orange Cap holder from the last edition has been dismissed on zero in the last three innings and now has an unwanted record for the most ducks in one season in the history of the Indian T20 League. Half-centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal kept them ahead of the required run rate and well in the hunt to clinch a win. They kept losing wickets at crucial junctures though and the pressure kept building towards the end. It came down to Shimron Hetmyer doing what he does best as he played a remarkable knock scoring 46 in just 28 deliveries and got them close to the finish line.
Dhruv Jurel does it for Rajasthan! He keeps his cool and helps his side keep themselves in contention for the playoff spots as they move to fifth on the table with this four-wicket win. They will now be hoping for the remaining results to go in their favour and for Bangalore to not only lose but also drop their net run rate. Punjab could not end their campaign on a high and will be disappointed with the way their season fell through after a good start. They will want to regroup and come back stronger in the next season as hunt for their maiden title once again.
End Of The Over 19.4 : 189/6
10 Runs
  • 219.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 619.4
D. Jurel
10 (4)
T. Boult
1 (2)
R. Chahar
3.4-0-28-1
19.4
6
Rahul Chahar To Dhruv Jurel
SIX! BANG! Dhruv Jurel takes Rajasthan home and does it in style! Full on the middle and leg. Jurel advances down the track and smokes it down the ground over the long on boundary for a maximum. Rajasthan win by 4 wickets!
19.3
1
Rahul Chahar To Trent Boult
Full at the stumps. Trent Boult whips it nicely to deep mid-wicket for one.
19.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Dhruv Jurel
Full around off. Dhruv Jurel shimmies down and lifts it on a bounce to Sam Curran at long off for a single.
19.1
2
Rahul Chahar To Dhruv Jurel
Fraction short on the middle and leg. Dhruv Jurel works it through the square leg region and scampers through for the second.
End Of The Over 19 : 179/6
10 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • W 18.5
  • 018.6
T. Boult
0 (1)
D. Jurel
1 (1)
S. Curran
4-0-46-1
18.6
0
Sam Curran To Trent Boult
On a good length and just outside off. Trent Boult clears his front leg and swats it toward the deep mid-wicket fielder. The batters do not take the single and Rajasthan need 9 off the final over.
Trent Boult is the new batter at the crease.
18.5
W
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Shikhar Dhawan has pulled off a stunning catch! Is there a twist in the game? Full and wide outside off. Shimron Hetmyer drills it uppishly toward Dhawan in the extra cover region. The ball was falling in front of him but he dives forward and takes it inches from the ground. The ball seems to pop out a bit but he hangs onto a sharp catch as confirmed by the replays. Shimron Hetmyer departs after playing a brilliant knock and Rajasthan lose their sixth wicket.
18.4
4
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! One bounce and over the ropes! Short and slow outside off. Shimron Hetmyer lofts it over the infield and toward the deep extra cover fence for four runs.
18.3
1
Sam Curran To Dhruv Jurel
Slower ball, on a length and angled outside off. Dhruv Jurel punches it to deep point for one.
18.2
1
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
Full and wide outside off, driven straight to the man at deep cover-point for just a single this time.
18.1
4
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! SMASHED! A boundary to start the over! Slower full ball outside off. Shimron Hetmyer hammers it through the extra cover region for a stunning boundary.
Dhruv Jurel comes on as an Impact Player for Rajasthan in place of Yuzvendra Chahal and he makes his way out to the middle
End Of The Over 18 : 169/5
14 Runs
  • 1 NB 17.1
  • 617.1
  • 617.2
  • 017.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • W 17.6
R. Parag
20 (12)
S. Hetmyer
37 (24)
K. Rabada
4-0-40-2
17.6
W
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag OUT!
OUT! In the air and taken. Riyan Parag departs! Pitched up full and at the stumps. Riyan Parag looks to whip it away into the leg side but gets a leading edge that flies off towards the backward point region. Atharva Taide goes to his left and takes a well-judged catch. Rajasthan have lost half their side and need 19 off the last 2 overs. This looks to be going down right to the wire.
17.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag
Pace off again. Fuller-length this time outside off. Riyan Parag bunts it back to Rabada.
17.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag
Slower and short of a length outside off. Riyan Parag plays and misses.
17.4
wd
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag
WIDE! Short and outside off. This goes over the batter and is called a wide for the height.
17.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag
Slower bumper outside off. Riyan Parag goes for the pull and misses.
17.2
6
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag
SIX MORE! Into the crowd! Bowls it full and at the middle and leg. Riyan Parag stays deep in the crease and swats it over the deep sqaure leg boundary for half a dozen.
17.1
6
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag
SIX! BOOM! Riyan Parag takes the full toss of the free hit! Slower length ball outside off. Riyan Parag pulls it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
17.1
nb
Kagiso Rabada To Riyan Parag
Rabada stats the over with a WIDE! Bowls it on a length and down the leg. Oh No! Rabada has overstepped here and a free hit is coming up.
End Of The Over 17 : 155/4
6 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
S. Hetmyer
37 (24)
R. Parag
8 (5)
S. Curran
3-0-36-0
16.6
0
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
Slower ball on a fuller length just outside off. Shimron Hetmyer bunts it back to Curran. A couple of dots to end the over.
16.5
0
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
Bangs it short and into the batter. Shimron Hetmyer goes for the pull but misses as the ball goes through to the keeper Jitesh Sharma collects the ball and claims the catch as the bowler appeals. The on-field umpire gives it out but Shimron Hetmyer goes for the review straightaway. A flat-line on the UltraEdge and Shimron Hetmyer stays on.
16.4
1
Sam Curran To Riyan Parag
Slower length ball around off. Riyan Parag mistimes the pull in front of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.
16.3
1
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
DROPPED! How significant will this drop be for Punjab? Short and angling into the batter. Shimron Hetmyer goes for the pull but gets a top edge toward the backward square leg region. Harpreet Brar runs back to take the catch but spills it.
16.2
0
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
On a good length and angling outside off. Shimron Hetmyer reaches for it but fails to connect.
16.1
4
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! BANG! Full and just outside off. Shimron Hetmyer drills it hard through the extra cover region for a powerful boundary.
End Of The Over 16 : 149/4
8 Runs
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 215.3
  • 115.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
R. Parag
7 (4)
S. Hetmyer
32 (19)
A. Singh
4-0-40-1
15.6
0
Arshdeep Singh To Riyan Parag
Bangs it short as Parag shimmies down the track to swat it away but fails to get bat on it. A dot to end the over. Rajasthan needs 39 from 24 balls.
15.5
4
Arshdeep Singh To Riyan Parag
FOUR! EDGED AWAY! Low full toss angling outside off. Riyan Parag goes for the drive but gets a thick outside edge that flies past the short third fielder toward fine leg for a streaky boundary.
15.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Low full toss outside off. Shimron Hetmyer carves it to deep point for one.
15.3
2
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Full and just outside off. Shimron Hetmyer goes high and lofts it toward the deep extra cover region. This falls in the middle of three fielders and they came back for the second.
15.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Full and wide just inside the white line. Shimron Hetmyer has a wild swing at it but fails to connect.
15.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Excellent wide yorker from Arshdeep Singh. Shimron Hetmyer plays and misses.
15.1
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Arshdeep Singh starts the over with a WIDE. Bowls it on a length and outside the tramline. Shimron Hetmyer lets it go.
End Of The Over 15 : 141/4
7 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 1 WD 14.3
  • W 14.3
  • 214.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
S. Hetmyer
29 (15)
R. Parag
3 (2)
N. Ellis
4-0-34-1
14.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Shimron Hetmyer
Slower, full and, wide outside off, Shimron Hetmyer drives it to deep backward point for one.
14.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Riyan Parag
Full again around off. Riyan Parag works it to long on for one.
14.4
2
Nathan Ellis To Riyan Parag
Full-length delivery outside off. Riyan Parag strides forward and strokes it through the backward point region for a couple to get off the mark.
14.3
W
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! WHAT A CATCH FROM Rishi Dhawan (sub). Ellis gets the breakthrough! Bowls a slower delivery yet again. Low full toss on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal brings out the reverse hit and times it to perfection but goes straight into the hands of Rishi Dhawan stationed at the backward point region. He takes a low and sharp catch to dismiss Jaiswal who departs for a well-made fifty. Rajasthan are four down now.
Strategic break! Just when Rajasthan seem to be cruising in the run chase, they end up losing a wicket. They are four down now and still need 51 runs in 33 deliveries. They will hope that Shimron Hetmyer can play the finisher's role as he has done so often in the past and will hope he can do it inside 18.3 overs. Punjab have chipped away at the wickets and are still in this game but will need to bowl really well in the death overs. Riyan Parag is the new batter out in the middle.
14.3
wd
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Change of pace again. Slow and full outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal backs away and lets it go. The umpire calls it a WIDE.
14.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Shimron Hetmyer
Full and wide outside off, Shimron Hetmyer drills it to Rabada at wide long off for just a single.
14.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Slower length ball on the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges it through mid-wicket and brings up his FIFTY with that single.
End Of The Over 14 : 134/3
18 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 413.6
S. Hetmyer
27 (13)
Y. Jaiswal
49 (34)
S. Curran
2-0-30-0
13.6
4
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! Shimron Hetmyer ends the over with a boundary as well. Slower length ball on off. Hetmyer goes for the pull but inside edges it past the short fine leg fielder for a streaky boundary.
13.6
wd
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
WIDE! Short and way outside the tramline. Hetmyer lets it go. Another wide from Curran.
13.5
1
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Full on the pads, flicked through backward square leg for one.
13.4
4
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! DISPATCHED! Full and at the stumps. Jaiswal moves across and whips it hard in between the deep mid-wicket and the long on fielder for a cracking boundary.
13.3
0
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Wide yorker from Curran. Yashasvi Jaiswal squeezes it straight to backward point.
13.2
1
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
Slower length ball outside off. Shimron Hetmyer hangs back and swats it to long off for one.
13.2
wd
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
WIDE! Full and angling down the leg. Shimron Hetmyer moves across to flick but misses. Wide signaled.
13.1
6
Sam Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
SIX! BANG! Shimron Hetmyer starts the over with a maximum. Full and in the slot at the stumps. Hetmyer muscles this powerfully over the long-on boundary for a flat six.
End Of The Over 13 : 116/3
13 Runs
  • 612.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 412.6
Y. Jaiswal
44 (31)
S. Hetmyer
16 (10)
N. Ellis
3-0-27-0
12.6
4
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal decides to be innovative but he has not executed this the way he had planned to! This is bowled back of a length and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play a scoop shot over the keeper's head but has to opt for a reverse scoop as the line is different. He manages to get this past Sanju Samson for four runs.
12.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Shimron Hetmyer
Delivers this at 109.2 clicks outside the off pole on a fuller length. Shimron Hetmyer slices this towards wide long off and the ball falls just short of the fielder coming in from the deep. They get one more.
12.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Shimron Hetmyer
Bowls a slower delivery back of a length and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer looks to swat this away but misses.
12.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Decides to bowl on a good length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this to cover and a misfield allows them to take a run.
12.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Shimron Hetmyer
Bowls this full once again and outside off. Shimron Hetmyer looks to go hard but mistimes it into teh air towards deep cover for a single.
12.1
6
Nathan Ellis To Shimron Hetmyer
SIX! Nathan Ellis has not started his overs well! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer drills this over the long off boundary for six runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 103/3
12 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 1 WD 11.4
  • 611.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
Y. Jaiswal
39 (29)
S. Hetmyer
8 (6)
A. Singh
3-0-32-1
11.6
4
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal has found the gap beautifully here! This is on a yorker-length served outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal backs away to give himself space to play this towards deep backward point for four runs.
11.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Goes full and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer looks to go leg side but gets a leading edge through cover-point for a single.
11.4
6
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
SIX! Arshdeep Singh serves this in Shimron Hetmyer's hitting arc and it has been dispatched over the boundary ropes! This is full and just outside the off pole. Shimron Hetmyer hits through the line and straight to collect six runs.
11.4
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
WIDE! Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Shimron Hetmyer looks to pull this away but misses and the umpire indicates that it is wide for height.
11.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer looks to pull but miscues this to the left of the bowler. Three dot balls in a row and the pressure is building here.
11.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Shimron Hetmyer drops his hands down and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
11.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Shimron Hetmyer
Arshdeep Singh bowls this on a good length and wide outside off. Shimron Hetmyer looks to hit through the line but gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 11 : 91/3
5 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 210.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • W 10.5
  • 110.6
S. Hetmyer
1 (1)
Y. Jaiswal
35 (28)
R. Chahar
3-0-18-1
10.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Shimron Hetmyer
Short and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer pulls this towards deep square leg and takes a run to open his account.
Shimron Hetmyer comes out to bat at 5 with Rajasthan in trouble.
10.5
W
Rahul Chahar To Sanju Samson OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Sanju Samson has not been able to play a captain's knock in this encounter when his team needed him the most! Rahul Chahar floats this full and onto the pads. Sanju Samson looks to flick this over the ropes on the leg side but does not connect as well as he would have liked. The ball flies straight down the throat of Rishi Dhawan at deep square leg who takes a really easy catch. Rajasthan have lost wickets in quick succession and find themselves three down now and in a spot of bother.
10.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.3
0
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Tosses this full and outside the off stump, a googly this time. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the switch hit but misses.
10.2
2
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and cuts this towards deep cover for a couple of runs.
10.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Sanju Samson
Rahul Chahar bowls this slightly short and outside off. Sanju Samson punches this to deep cover-point for an easy single.
End Of The Over 10 : 86/2
10 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 1 LB 9.2
  • 69.3
  • 29.4
  • W 9.5
  • 19.6
S. Samson
1 (1)
Y. Jaiswal
32 (25)
A. Singh
2-0-20-1
9.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Sanju Samson
Bangs this in short and going down leg. Sanju Samson looks to pull this fine and hits it just short of the fine leg fielder. He takes a single to open his account and will retain strike. 102 runs needed in 10 overs now.
Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson walks out to bat.
9.5
W
Arshdeep Singh To Devdutt Padikkal OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh breaks the partnership and Devdutt Padikkal departs right after reaching his half-century! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Devdutt Padikkal looks to cut this over the infield but does not get the required elevation. Harpreet Brar at point gets both hands on the ball over his head but fumbles slightly. He manages to hold on to the ball though and Punjab have finally got the second wicket. Rajasthan will need to keep the momentum going though despite losing a wicket.
9.4
2
Arshdeep Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
That is FIFTY for Devdutt Padikkal! Decides to bowl full and at the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal drills this down to long on for a couple of runs.
9.3
6
Arshdeep Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
SIX! Devdutt Padikkal has slapped this away with disdain! Arshdeep Singh bowls this short and outside off. Devdutt Padikkal pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
9.2
lb
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Goes full this time and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets across to the off side and looks to paddle this fine but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and they take a leg bye.
9.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Arshdeep Singh bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut this but is cramped for room and gets beaten.
End Of The Over 9 : 76/1
9 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 28.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
D. Padikkal
43 (27)
Y. Jaiswal
32 (23)
R. Chahar
2-0-13-0
8.6
0
Rahul Chahar To Devdutt Padikkal
Tosses this one full and on a leg stump line. Devdutt Padikkal looks for the reverse sweep but does not connect cleanly as the ball goes towards the point fielder.
8.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rahul Chahar persists with the shortish length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls this hard but straight to the deep mid-wicket fielder for one more.
8.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Devdutt Padikkal
Attacks the stumps on a shortish length. Devdutt Padikkal goes deep in the crease and tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for another run.
8.3
2
Rahul Chahar To Devdutt Padikkal
Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal pulls this to the left of deep mid-wicket and they pick up a couple of runs.
8.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Short once again and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal cross-bats this towards long on for a single.
8.1
4
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Poor delivery and Yashasvi Jaiswal does not miss out! Rahul Chahar bowls this short and wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal backs away and slaps this over the infield towards deep cover as the ball lands just in front of the ropes for four runs.
Strategic Break! Rajasthan are going well at 67 for 1 at the end of 8 overs. Jos Buttler was dismissed for a duck but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal have kept the scoreboard ticking and have hit some glorious shots. They need to carry and bat deep into the innings. Punjab, on the other hand, will look to pick a few quick wickets and get back into this game.
End Of The Over 8 : 67/1
6 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
D. Padikkal
40 (24)
Y. Jaiswal
26 (20)
N. Ellis
2-0-14-0
7.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Devdutt Padikkal dabs this towards point and it will be a dot ball. A boundary on the first ball but still just 6 runs have come from this over.
7.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Delivers this one short as well and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls this aerially towards deep mid-wicket for another run.
7.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal shuffles down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball but misses.
7.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
Goes 'round the wicket now and bowls a slower delivery full at the pads. Devdutt Padikkal clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Devdutt Padikkal pushes this straight to the cover fielder.
7.1
4
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
FOUR! This has been spanked away to the fence! Nathan Ellis bowls this full and at the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal walks down the wicket and makes room as he thumps this towards deep cover for four runs.
End Of The Over 7 : 61/1
4 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
D. Padikkal
35 (20)
Y. Jaiswal
25 (18)
R. Chahar
1-0-4-0
6.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Devdutt Padikkal
Goes back to bowling short and on an off-stump line. Devdutt Padikkal rocks back and pulls this to the fielder at deep mid-wicket for one more.
6.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Loops this one full and onto the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards deep mid-wicket for another single.
6.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Devdutt Padikkal
Bowls this in line with the stumps on a shorter length. Devdutt Padikkal tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
6.3
0
Rahul Chahar To Devdutt Padikkal
Continues to bowl short and just outside off. Devdutt Padikkal cuts this late and finds the short third man fielder.
6.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Slightly short this time and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this to deep cover-point for a single.
6.1
0
Rahul Chahar To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rahul Chahar bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal is watchful as he dabs this into the off side.
End Of The Over 6 : 57/1
11 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 65.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
D. Padikkal
33 (17)
Y. Jaiswal
23 (15)
K. Rabada
3-0-26-1
5.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Devdutt Padikkal knocks this towards the point fielder. Another good start for Rajasthan in the Powerplay as they are 57 for the loss of one wicket after the first six overs.
5.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Devdutt Padikkal looks to hit through the line but gets beaten on the outside edge.
5.4
4
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
FOUR! This is some wonderful batting by Devdutt Padikkal and he is getting Rajasthan off to just the start the wanted! This is short and outside the off pole. Devdutt Padikkal makes room once again and slaps this over the infield towards deep point for four runs.
5.3
6
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
SIX! The batter backs away and carves this over the ropes for a maximum! Kagiso Rabada bowls this full and just outside off. Devdutt Padikkal makes room by moving to the leg side and slices this over deep backward point for six runs.
5.2
1
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards point and another misfield allows them to take a single.
5.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Kagiso Rabada bowls this back of a length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to pull this away but gets an inside edge onto his body.
End Of The Over 5 : 46/1
8 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 34.6
Y. Jaiswal
22 (13)
D. Padikkal
23 (13)
N. Ellis
1-0-8-0
4.6
3
Nathan Ellis To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bowls this one full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal caresses this towards deep cover past the fielder and they run well to complete three runs.
4.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
Outside the off stump once again on a good length. Devdutt Padikkal dabs this towards point and they set off for a quick single.
4.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
Delivers this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Devdutt Padikkal taps this towards the short third man fielder.
4.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
Another slower ball bowled full and outside off. Devdutt Padikkal looks to hit through the line but gets beaten by the lack of pace.
4.2
4
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
FOUR! Devdutt Padikkal is looking confident here! Nathan Ellis offers width outside the off pole. Devdutt Padikkal slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs.
4.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Devdutt Padikkal
Nathan Ellis starts with a slower delivery bowled full and at the stumps. Devdutt Padikkal knocks this back past the bowler.
End Of The Over 4 : 38/1
11 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
D. Padikkal
18 (8)
Y. Jaiswal
19 (12)
K. Rabada
2-0-15-1
3.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
Continues to bowl short and at the batter. Devdutt Padikkal gets on top of the bounce and fends this to the fielder at the third man for a single.
3.5
1
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bowls this one back of alength and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal opens the face of his bat and works this to third man for another run.
3.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
On a good length this time and on an off-stump line. Devdutt Padikkal plays this late towards third man for one.
3.3
6
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
SIX! That has sailed over the boundary off the leading edge! Kagiso Rabada bowls this full and outside the off stump. Devdutt Padikkal looks to go leg side and gets it off the outside part of the bat over deep backward point for six runs.
3.2
1
Kagiso Rabada To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes hard at the ball and gets an outside edge towards third man for yet another run.
3.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
Kagiso Rabada bowls this slightly back of a length and just outside off. Devdutt Padikkal guides this down to third man for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 27/1
11 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 12.4
  • 42.5
  • 12.6
D. Padikkal
9 (4)
Y. Jaiswal
17 (10)
A. Singh
1-0-11-0
2.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
Hard length delivery angling into the middle and leg. Devdutt Padikkal inside edges it toward square leg for one.
2.5
4
Arshdeep Singh To Devdutt Padikkal
FOUR! Easy pickings! On a good length and down the leg. Devdutt Padikkal tucks it nicely toward the fine leg region away from the fielder for a boundary.
2.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal strides and drives it to deep point for one.
2.4
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
WIDE! Bowls it short and angled down the leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the pull and misses. This is way over the batter and rightfully given as a wide.
2.3
4
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! SMART BATTING! Hard length just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and times it off the back foot through the backward point region for a boundary.
2.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Fuller length again and shapes it just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves it alone.
2.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Full and angling into the middle and leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes the on-drive to mid on for none.
End Of The Over 2 : 16/1
4 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
D. Padikkal
4 (2)
Y. Jaiswal
12 (6)
K. Rabada
1-0-4-1
1.6
0
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
On a good length and on off. Devdutt Padikkal plays from the crease and inside edges it onto the pitch.
1.5
4
Kagiso Rabada To Devdutt Padikkal
FOUR! Devdutt Padikkal is off the mark with a boundary! Back of a length just outside off. Devdutt Padikkal carves it through the backward point region and a slight misfield allows the ball to go through for four runs.
Devdutt Padikkal makes his way out to the middle at number 3.
1.4
W
Kagiso Rabada To Jos Buttler OUT!
OUT! Rabada strikes! Appeal for LBW and this is given by the umpire! Bowls it full and slanting into the middle and leg. Buttler plays all around it and is trapped in front. A simple decision for the umpire and Rajasthan are rocked back early. Buttler's poor form continues and he departs for a duck.
1.3
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jos Buttler
Peach! On a good length and around off. Jos Buttler pushes at it with no foot movement and is beaten again. 3 dots in a row.
1.2
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jos Buttler
Jaffa! Hard length delivery shapes a bit just outside off. Jos Buttler pokes at it and gets beaten.
1.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To Jos Buttler
Kagiso Rabada starts off on a good length just outside off. Jos Buttler drops it into the off-side.
Kagiso Rabada will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 12/0
12 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 40.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
Y. Jaiswal
12 (6)
J. Buttler
0 (0)
S. Curran
1-0-12-0
0.6
0
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Full-length delivery at the stumps. Jaiswal bunts it uppishly back to Curran. A dot to end the over.
0.5
4
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! 3 in a row! Short of a length around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it hard to the deep mid-wicket region. One bounce and over the ropes for a cracking boundary.
0.4
4
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR MORE! This time in full control. Short and wide outside off. Jaiswal cuts it through the backward point region and the ball rockets away through the turf for a back to back boundaries. Brar tried to save it in the deep but goes in vain.
0.3
4
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal is up and running! On a good length and outside off. Jaiswal goes for the cut but ends up chopping in past the keeper toward fine leg for a streaky boundary.
0.2
0
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Fuller this time outside off, Jaiswal has driven it to mid off.
0.1
0
Sam Curran To Yashasvi Jaiswal
Sam Curran starts off with a good length delivery that shapes away just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal watchfully lets it go.
Match Info
  • Venue Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Devdutt Padikkal
  • Umpire Nand Kishore (IND), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Navdeep Singh (IND)
  • Referee Pankaj Dharmani (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Punjab 187/5 in 20.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between S Curran (27) and S Khan (23)
  • Punjab 150/5 in 18.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 114/5 in 13.5 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between S Curran (17) and J Sharma (30)
  • Punjab 100/4 in 12.6 overs
  • Punjab 50/4 in 6.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 48/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 48/3
  • A Taide dropped on 0 by T Boult in 0.6 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.5 ovs): S Hetmyer against PUN (Caught) Successful (PUN: 2, RAJ: 2)
  • Rajasthan 150/4 in 16.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 137/4 in 14.3 overs
  • Y Jaiswal T20 fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Rajasthan 100/3 in 11.6 overs
  • D Padikkal T20 fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 67/1 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 57/1
  • Rajasthan 50/1 in 5.3 overs
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