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Match 9, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
, Sep 27, 2020
226/6
(19.3/20)
223/2
(20.0/20)
Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by 4 wickets
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So that is it from this unbelievable game of cricket. Rajasthan have maintained their 100 percent start to the season in a terrific fashion. Punjab, on the other hand, will be heartbroken to lose another close game. Indian T20 League action continues on Monday, 28th September as the two heavyweights of Indian cricket go head to head. Virat Kohli's Bangalore take on Rohit Sharma's defending champions, Mumbai. That game will begin at 1800 local (1400 GMT). We hope to see you for that one. Till then, goodbye and take care!
For his magnificent 85 off just 42 balls, Sanju Samson pips Mayank Agarwal and Rahul Tewatia as the Player of the Match. He starts by saying that he was hitting it well for the last one year. Adds that he was confident and played his natural game. Mentions he was trying so many things but nothing was coming off.
Steven Smith, Rajasthan skipper, says he is happy with the team's performance. Credits Tewatia who played superbly. Mentions that 33 sixes were hit in the last game which was played here. Smith says that if we had wickets in hand, we would always have a chance. Adds that the hitting we saw in Cottrell's over is what we saw about Tewatia in the nets. Mentions that the bowlers pulled it back in the end otherwise we would have been chasing 250.
Stay tuned for the presentation as in a game with plenty of stars we will find out who will be awarded the Player of the Match.
The man who changed his own fortune and turned from zero to hero with the bat in the same innings, Rahul Tewatia is now caught for a quick chat. He is all smiles and says that halfway through his innings was the worst 20 balls that he has ever played but is happy that after that he turned it around. Shares that he was hitting the ball well in the nets and believed in his abilities. Adds that he was not hitting the ball cleanly and the dugout was curious as he hits them really well. Feels that it was a matter of getting one over the rope and he got his confidence. Informs that the coach sent him to target the spinners but he failed to do that but is glad that he targeted the other bowlers successfully in the end.
KL Rahul, Punjab skipper, says that is T20 cricket and we have witnessed games like this. Adds that Rajasthan batted well under pressure. Mentions that they had given up but in the end Rajasthan batted well to chase this. Rahul also says that the ground was small and any total does not matter here. Mentions they will look to do better in the next game.
Earlier in the evening, after being put to bat, Punjab's opener Mayank Agarwal put in a masterclass with his maiden centuy in the league. His 106 along with 69 from Rahul and an 8-ball 25 from Pooran took Punjab to a mammoth score of 223 which looked just about enough heading into the break but it did not prove to be the case. Just like Punjab's bowler later in the evening it was more of the same for Rajasthan's bowler as well as they also were punished in this small dimensional ground and the flat batting track. Rajpoot was the pick of the bowler for them picking up 1/39 from his 4.
Well, it was a terrible day for the bowlers and an even worse one for Punjab bowlers. They were abysmal with their lines and length and were rightfully punished. Apart from Bishnoi none of the frontline bowlers will be happy with their effort. Shami got 3 but he was expensive going away for 53 in his 4. Neesham went for 40, Maxwell gave away 29 from his 3 overs. Cottrell did not even bowl his full 4 overs as he was spanked all over the park by Tewatia in his final over in which he was hit for 5 maximums that will hurt him for a few days. All in all it was a miserable bowling performance from Punjab.
Chasing a humongous total of 224, Rajasthan got off to a poor start as they lost their star Jos Buttler early in the innings. Steven Smith and Sanju Samson continued from where they left off. The duo added 81 runs between them with the skipper getting to his fifty but falling prey. Rajasthan threw a surprise as they sent Rahul Tewatia ahead of Robin Uthappa. Sanju Samson continued his outlandish form and kept Rajasthan in the chase. He though was not getting any support from the other end as Rahul Tewatia was struggling to find the middle of the bat. Samson's 85 though kept the glimmer of hope alive but once he departed it looked like the hopes of a Rajasthan win also went away with him. Tewatia though turned the tide and boy did he turn the tie away in some manner. From stuttering at 8 off 19 balls, Tewatia unleashed the punster inside of him and it was Cottrell who brunt the heat. He hit 5 sixes off Cottrell's over and finished the game with 53 off 31 balls. That along with Archer's cameo and Tom Curran's one ball boundary helped Rajasthan create history.
WOW! What a game of cricket we have witnessed here! A record breaking chase and it was a game not for the faint hearted. Rajasthan have done it again. They surprised the mighty Chennai in the last game and tonight they have chased down the highest ever total chasd in this league. Take a bow, Steven Smith. Take a bow, Sanju Samson but just give a big salute to Rahul Tewatia. He might have had a lot of Rajasthan's fans heads scratching in anger in the middle but towards the end he has become their superhero, their messiah, their latest darling!
19.3
4
Murugan Ashwin To Tom Curran
FOUR! Bang! Tom finishes the game off in style. Tossed up on off, Curran moves away from the stumps and lofts it over covers. The ball bounces inside the ropes and goes away to the fence for a boundary to finish the game. RAJASTHAN WIN BY 4 WICKETS!
Who will walk out now? It is going to be Tom Curran. 3 needed off 4!
19.2
W
Murugan Ashwin To Riyan Parag OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Ashwin shows courage and bowls a googly on off and middle. Parag looks to sweep but misses and the middle stump has gone for a toss. Punjab well and truly in it with a shot.
19.1
0
Murugan Ashwin To Riyan Parag
Darted quicker on off, Parag defends it.
Murugan Ashwin to bowl the final over. Riyan Parag is the new man in.
End Of The Over 19 : 222/5
19 Runs
- W 18.1
- 618.2
- 618.3
- 118.4
- 618.5
- W 18.6
R. Tewatia
53 (31)
J. Archer
13 (3)
M. Shami
4-0-53-3
18.6
W
Mohammed Shami To Rahul Tewatia OUT!
OUT! Caught! Tewatia holes out but take a bow sir! You have shown never give up attitude and that has taken your side to the brisk of a big win here. Back of a length ball on off, Tewatia pulls but finds the man in the deep. It goes towards mid-wicket where Mayank Agarwal in the deep takes the catch. 3 needed off the final over.
18.5
6
Mohammed Shami To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! FIFTY FOR TEWATIA! He has fought his demons and proven everyone and I mean everyone wrong. Back of a length ball on off. Tewatia smashes it over backward point and gets a biggie. Just 3 needed now. Maiden fifty for Rahul Tewatia. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going and this young man has shown that he is a warrior.
18.4
1
Mohammed Shami To Jofra Archer
Very full outside off, Archer squeezes it towards sweeper cover and gets a single. This will do now.
18.3
6
Mohammed Shami To Jofra Archer
SIX! Just 9 needed off 9 now. Full in the arc for Archer who tonks it over long on for a biggie.
18.2
6
Mohammed Shami To Jofra Archer
SIX! Bang! Archer neds no time to settle as he has smoked this straight away. Short on off and middle, Archer pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Jofra Archer comes out to bat. He took Ngidi for a ride in the final over against Chennai. Can he do it again?
18.1
W
Mohammed Shami To Robin Uthappa OUT!
OUT! Caught! Uthappa holes out! Full on off, it is in the slot. Uthappa looks to lift it over long off but he does not go through with his shot and hits it straight to Pooran at long off who makes no mistake.
End Of The Over 18 : 203/3
30 Runs
- 617.1
- 617.2
- 617.3
- 617.4
- 017.5
- 617.6
R. Tewatia
47 (29)
R. Uthappa
9 (3)
S. Cottrell
3-0-52-1
17.6
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! BOOM! 6,6,6,6, DOT,6. 30 off the over and Rajasthan are in the driver's seat now. 21 off 12 and this is Rajasthan's game to lose. 30 off the over and Cottrell has been taken to the cleaners. Full around off, in the arc of Tewatia who smashes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
17.5
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahul Tewatia
Length ball outside off, Tewatia swings but misses this time.
17.4
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! Low full toss on middle, Tewatia lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
17.3
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! WOAH! Three in a row and now Rajasthan needs 33 off 15! Game on folks! Full around off, Tewatia smashes it straight over long off for a biggie.
17.2
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! Two in a row and Tewatia has found the middle of the bat! On the pads, Rahul lofts it over square leg for a biggie.
17.1
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! Can this be the shot that changes the fortune for Tewatia. Back of a length around the body, Tewatia pulls it over backward square leg and gets a biggie.
Sheldon Cottrell is back!
End Of The Over 17 : 173/3
12 Runs
- W 16.1
- 116.2
- 216.3
- 116.4
- 416.5
- 416.6
R. Uthappa
9 (3)
R. Tewatia
17 (23)
M. Shami
3-0-34-1
16.6
4
Mohammed Shami To Robin Uthappa
FOUR! Uthappa keeping the little ray of hope alive. 51 needed in 18 balls now. Full on off, Uthappa gets enough to send it over the infield and gets a boundary.
16.5
4
Mohammed Shami To Robin Uthappa
FOUR! Uthappa has taken just two balls to get his first boundary. On the pads, Robin flicks it through square leg and gets a boundary.
16.4
1
Mohammed Shami To Rahul Tewatia
Another short ball. Tewatia looks to pull but gets a glove on it to the off side and gets a single.
16.3
2
Mohammed Shami To Rahul Tewatia
Full toss outside off, Tewatia hits it away from mid-wicket and gets two.
16.2
1
Mohammed Shami To Robin Uthappa
Full on the pads, Uthappa flicks it to the right of long on and looks for two but gets only a single.
Robin Uthappa replaces Sanju Samson out in the middle.
16.1
W
Mohammed Shami To Sanju Samson OUT!
OUT! Caught! Punjab's strike bowler comes and arguably strikes the game for them. Sanju Samson has to depart after a brilliant innings. Take a bow! He has single handedly kept his side in the game here but he cannot do much more. End of a lone warrior effort! Shami bangs it short, Samson looks to guide it over third man but ends up gloving it The ball goes easily to Rahul who makes no mistake. This is probably the end of Rajasthan's hope.
Bowling change! 63 needed off 24 and pace is back on. As Mohammed Shami is back on!
End Of The Over 16 : 161/2
21 Runs
- 615.1
- 615.2
- 015.3
- 215.4
- 615.5
- 115.6
S. Samson
85 (41)
R. Tewatia
14 (21)
G. Maxwell
3-0-29-0
15.6
1
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
Single to end the over. 21 off it and Samson will keep the strike. Tossed up on off, Samson drives it to the right of long off. The fielder slides and saves runs for his side.
15.5
6
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
SIX! 20 from the over and Rajasthan are very much in this game. Floated on middle and off, Samson hits it across the line and gets enough over mid-wicket to get half-a-dozen.
15.4
2
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
On the pads, Samson flicks it to the leg side and gets a couple.
15.3
0
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
Maxwell comes around the wicket and bowls it full and quick on middle and off. Samson plays it to long off and refuses to take the run.
15.2
6
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
SIX! That was six the moment it left the bat! Tossed up on middle, Samson heaves it over mid-wicket for a massive six. A dozen from the first two balls, could this be the over.
15.1
6
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
SIX! This boy is a special player. Width outside off, Samson lofts it over extra cover and gets a biggie.
Glenn Maxwell is back on. 2-0-8-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 15 : 140/2
8 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 614.5
- 014.6
R. Tewatia
14 (21)
S. Samson
64 (35)
R. Bishnoi
4-0-34-0
14.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Dot ball to finish the over. Just 8 off the Bishnoi over and he finishes with 0/34 from his 4. Short and wide outside off, Tewatia looks to play the reverse sweep but misses.
14.5
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
SIX! Sliced but he will take it. Tossed up on off, Tewatia comes down the track and mistimes it but gets it straight down the ground for a biggie.
14.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Short on off, Tewatia swings across the line but gets a leading edge which takes the ball to short third man. He comes out for a run but Samson sends him back.
14.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Tewatia's pain continues. Quicker outside off, Rahul swings but again connects with nothing.
14.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
On middle, Samson flicks it to the leg side and gets to the other end.
14.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Flatter on leg, Tewatia looks to reverse sweep but mistimes it over cover and gets a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 132/2
10 Runs
- 613.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 113.6
R. Tewatia
7 (16)
S. Samson
63 (34)
J. Neesham
4-0-40-1
13.6
1
James Neesham To Rahul Tewatia
Tewatia's struggle continues. Slower ball on off, Tewatia chips it over mid off and gets a single. He keeps the strike as well. 10 off the over. 92 needed now off 36.
13.5
1
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
IN THE AIR BUT SAFE. Full toss on off, Sanju Samson probably takes it too easily and looks to flick but ends up getting a leading edge which flies over extra cover but away from the charging sweeper cover. Single taken.
13.4
1
James Neesham To Rahul Tewatia
Singles are not good for Rajasthan. They need Tewatia to get some boundaries here to support Sanju. Full outside off, Tewatia goes on his back foot and milks it to long on for a run.
13.3
0
James Neesham To Rahul Tewatia
No he still cannot. Slower ball and a low full toss outside off. Tewatia looks to paddle sweep but misses and gets hit on the pad.
13.2
1
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
Full outside off, Samson times it well but straight to sweeper cover for one. Punjab will want Tewatia to face the majority of the balls. Can Tewatia find the middle of the bat now?
13.1
6
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
SIX! Easy peasy for Samson! Fullish outside off, Samson lofts it over cover with ease and gets a biggie. He is batting to a different pitch to Tewatia here.
Jimmy Neesham to bowl out after the break. 1/30 from his 3 so far.
Strategic Time-Out! Tewatia's 5 from 13 has put the pressure on Rajasthan. Punjab have managed to pull things back well here. They though will be aware of the might of Sanju Samson who has been given a life and is going strong. 102 needed off 42 now and Tewatia needs to find a way to get bat on ball.
End Of The Over 13 : 122/2
4 Runs
- 212.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 1 WD 12.5
- 012.5
- 012.6
R. Tewatia
5 (13)
S. Samson
55 (31)
R. Bishnoi
3-0-26-0
12.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Another dot and Tewatia is struggling badly here. Floated outside off, Tewatia goes for a big slog sweep but connects with nothing.
12.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Another dot! Tewatia is eating up the balls and putting the pressure on Sanju Samson. Short and quick outside off, Rahul looks to cut but misses.
12.5
wd
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
WIDE! Bishnoi bowls quicker and wide outside off but this is too wide outside off. It is on the wrong side of the blue tramline.
12.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Rahul Tewatia
Short and quick outside off, Tewatia looks to cut but misses.
12.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Another fine piece of work from Punjab. They have been top notch in the field tonight. Floated on off, Samson goes over covers and hits it between sweeper cover and long off. Agarwal runs to his left and manages to pulls it back before the ropes. Saves 3 for his side.
12.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Quicker and shorter outside off, Samson looks to reverse sweep but misses.
12.1
2
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Good fielding. Floated on off, Samson drives it hard through covers. Mayank Agarwal runs to his left and makes a great stop with a slide. Saves two for his side.
Ravi Bishnoi is back on. 2-0-22-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 12 : 118/2
6 Runs
- 111.1
- 1 LB 11.2
- 111.3
- 211.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
R. Tewatia
5 (10)
S. Samson
52 (28)
G. Maxwell
2-0-8-0
11.6
0
Glenn Maxwell To Rahul Tewatia
Tossed up on middle, Tewatia comes down the track and blocks it. Well the ploy to send Tewatia has not worked so far.
11.5
1
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
On the pads, SS tickles it to fine leg for one.
11.4
2
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
DROPPED! Bishnoi has dropped a big chance here of Sanju Samson and how costly will this prove to be? Tossed up on middle and off, Samson hits it to the left of long on but he does not time it. Bishnoi runs to that side and dives. He gets both his hands to it but fails to bask it in. The batters take two and that brings up the fifty for Sanju Samson. He will need to carry on if his side is to get over the line.
11.3
1
Glenn Maxwell To Rahul Tewatia
Another single and Tewatia is not doing it here. Flatter on middle and off, RT sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
lb
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
Again quicker. This is on the pads. Samson looks to flick but misses. The ball goes to the leg side off his thigh pad and they take a leg bye.
11.1
1
Glenn Maxwell To Rahul Tewatia
Darted quicker on middle and off. Tewatia pulls it behind square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 112/2
8 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 110.3
- 410.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
R. Tewatia
3 (7)
S. Samson
49 (25)
J. Neesham
3-0-30-1
10.6
1
James Neesham To Rahul Tewatia
Full toss but Tewatia continues to struggle for timing. He mistimes it and it helps him as this one falls in front of the charging deep mid-wicket. Single taken. 112 needed off 54 balls now and the required run rate has gone up to 12.44.
10.5
1
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
Slower short ball, Samson pulls it on a bounce to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
10.4
4
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
FOUR! Effortless! Fuller outsde off, Samson gets on his back foot and hits it over extra cover with minimum of fuss for a boundary.
10.3
1
James Neesham To Rahul Tewatia
Low full toss around off, Tewatia hits it across the line to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.2
0
James Neesham To Rahul Tewatia
Full on off, Tewatia cannot do this as he finds mid off resulting in another dot.
10.1
1
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
Very full on middle, Samson squeeze it to long on for one.
End Of The Over 10 : 104/2
4 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 09.4
- 1 B 9.5
- 19.6
S. Samson
43 (22)
R. Tewatia
1 (4)
G. Maxwell
1-0-3-0
9.6
1
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
Single to end the over. Good one for Maxi, just 4 off it. Tossed up on off, Samson lofts it on a bounce to long off for a single. Rajasthan 104/2 at the halfway stage of the chase. Punjab at this stage were 110/0.
9.5
b
Glenn Maxwell To Rahul Tewatia
Flatter around off, Tewatia looks to reverse sweep but misses. Rahul fails to take it cleanly allowing them to take one.
9.4
0
Glenn Maxwell To Rahul Tewatia
Short and quicker around off, Tewatia looks to punch but ends up defending it as the ball comes quicker to him.
9.3
1
Glenn Maxwell To Sanju Samson
On the pads, Samson flicks it to the leg side and gets to the other end.
9.2
1
Glenn Maxwell To Rahul Tewatia
Darted fuller on off and middle, Tewatia milks it to long off for a single.
9.1
0
Glenn Maxwell To Rahul Tewatia
Tossed up on middle, Tewatia defends it with a straight bat to start his innings.
The new man in is Rahul Tewatia. Also, Maxwell to operate with the ball now.
End Of The Over 9 : 100/2
8 Runs
- 18.1
- 48.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- W 8.6
S. Smith
50 (27)
S. Samson
41 (20)
J. Neesham
2-0-22-1
8.6
W
James Neesham To Steven Smith OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Fifty and out for Smith and it is a very timely wicket for Punjab. They needed this and Neesham has the last laugh over the Australian. Fuller outside off, Smith looks to slice it over covers but he gets too much on it and ends up slicing it straight to the man at sweeper cover. Shami there comes in and takes the catch. 124 needed off 66 and it is game on here in Sharjah.
8.5
1
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
On the pads, Sanju Samson flicks it to the leg side and gets to the other end.
8.4
1
James Neesham To Steven Smith
FIFTY FOR SMITH! His 10th in this league. Slower ball which is very short and Smith looks to leave thinking it will go over his head but the slower bumper falls down on him so he pulls it towards fine leg to get to his milestone.
8.3
1
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
Short ball on off and middle. SS pulls it to long on for a single.
8.2
4
James Neesham To Sanju Samson
FOUR! Samson is in love with the boundaries here. His 3rd four and all his effort during the lockdown is bearing fruits here. Fuller outside off, Smith slashes it through covers for a boundary.
8.1
1
James Neesham To Steven Smith
Back of a length ball outside off. Smith chops it to the off side and gets a single.
James Neesham is back on.
End Of The Over 8 : 92/1
12 Runs
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 27.3
- 67.4
- 17.5
- 17.6
S. Smith
48 (24)
S. Samson
35 (17)
M. Ashwin
1-0-12-0
7.6
1
Murugan Ashwin To Steven Smith
On middle, Smith flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
7.5
1
Murugan Ashwin To Sanju Samson
On off, Samson pushes it towards covers for a single.
7.4
6
Murugan Ashwin To Sanju Samson
SIX! What a shot! Full ball on off, Samson lofts it over long off for a maximum.
7.3
2
Murugan Ashwin To Sanju Samson
That is a top effort from Pooran! Short ball on middle, Samson pulls it over mid-wicket. It goes towards the fielder in the deep where Pooran takes it and is going over the ropes. He throws it back airborne. The batsmen get two runs. Replays show that Pooran's body did not touch the ropes.
7.2
1
Murugan Ashwin To Steven Smith
Tossed up ball on middle, Smith lofts it over mid on for a run.
7.1
1
Murugan Ashwin To Sanju Samson
Flighted delivery on off, Samson lofts it over covers for a single.
Strategic Time-Out! Rajasthan are off to a solid start to the chase here. They have lost Buttler but the pair of Smith and Samson are once again taking the charge for their side. At the moment, Rajasthan are slightly ahead of the required rate but they cannot rest on their laurel as they still need to go just over 11 rpo. 144 still needed off 78. Punjab need to find a way to break this stand. Can they find a solution after the break?
End Of The Over 7 : 80/1
11 Runs
- 16.1
- 66.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 06.5
- 26.6
S. Smith
46 (22)
S. Samson
25 (13)
R. Bishnoi
2-0-22-0
6.6
2
Ravi Bishnoi To Steven Smith
Tossed up ball on off, Smith looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man where Cottrell chases it and does well to pull it back just before the ropes. The batsmen get two runs.
6.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Steven Smith
On off, Smith keeps it out.
6.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Floated ball on middle, Samson flicks it through square leg for a run.
6.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Steven Smith
Loopy delivery on off, Smith punches it towards covers for a run.
6.2
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Steven Smith
SIX! That is hammered! Flighted delivery on middle, Smith plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum.
6.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Short delivery on off, Samson cuts it through point for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 69/1
14 Runs
- 05.1
- 45.2
- 05.3
- 25.4
- 45.5
- 45.6
S. Smith
37 (18)
S. Samson
23 (11)
J. Neesham
1-0-14-0
5.6
4
James Neesham To Steven Smith
FOUR! Smith at his best! Full ball on off, Smith lofts it over point for a boundary. 14 runs have come from the over. End of the Powerplay! Rajasthan are 69/1 after 6 overs.
5.5
4
James Neesham To Steven Smith
FOUR! Cracking shot! Length delivery outside off, Smith comes down the track and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
5.4
2
James Neesham To Steven Smith
Short delivery on middle, Smith pulls it through mid-wicket for a couple.
5.3
0
James Neesham To Steven Smith
Full again on off, Smith looks to play a paddle sweep but gets hit on the pads.
5.2
4
James Neesham To Steven Smith
FOUR! Nice shot! Full ball on off, Smith lofts it over point for a boundary.
5.1
0
James Neesham To Steven Smith
Full delivery on middle, Smith hits it towards mid on.
James Neesham is into the attack.
End Of The Over 5 : 55/1
11 Runs
- 04.1
- 1 WD 4.2
- 04.2
- 64.3
- 04.4
- 44.5
- 04.6
S. Samson
23 (11)
S. Smith
23 (12)
R. Bishnoi
1-0-11-0
4.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
On off, Samson defends it to covers.
4.5
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery again on middle, Samson pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Short ball on middle, Samson looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
4.3
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
SIX! Powerful shot! Floated delivery on middle, Samson lofts it over long on for a maximum.
4.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Loopy delivery on off, Samson pushes it to covers.
4.2
wd
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
WIDE! Flighted delivery down the leg side, Samson lets it go. It is wided by the umpire.
4.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Tossed up delivery on off, Samson defends it off the back foot.
Ravi Bishnoi is into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 44/1
14 Runs
- 63.1
- 03.2
- 43.3
- 03.4
- 13.5
- 33.6
S. Samson
13 (5)
S. Smith
23 (12)
M. Shami
2-0-22-0
3.6
3
Mohammed Shami To Sanju Samson
Full ball on middle, Samson flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep slides and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.
3.5
1
Mohammed Shami To Steven Smith
Length delivery on off, Smith looks to play a paddle scoop over fine leg but it goes towards square leg. The batsmen cross ends.
3.4
0
Mohammed Shami To Steven Smith
Back of a length on middle, Smith looks to pull but misses it and gets hit on the pads.
3.3
4
Mohammed Shami To Steven Smith
FOUR! Poor delivery from Shami! Full toss on leg, Smith flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
3.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Steven Smith
Short ball down the leg side, Smith shuffles and looks to pull but misses it.
3.1
6
Mohammed Shami To Steven Smith
SIX! That is smashed! Short delivery on middle, Smith pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
End Of The Over 3 : 30/1
11 Runs
- 02.1
- W 2.2
- 1 WD 2.3
- 62.3
- 02.4
- 42.5
- 02.6
S. Samson
10 (4)
S. Smith
12 (7)
S. Cottrell
2-0-22-1
2.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Sanju Samson
Dot to finish the over. 11 runs and a wicket off the over. Short and outside off, Samson cuts but finds point. Lucky escape for Cottrell there.
2.5
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Sanju Samson
FOUR! Samson looks to be in great mod tonight also. Full on off, Samson lofts it over mid on and gets a boundary.
2.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Sanju Samson
Better from Cottrell. Full and around off, Samson looks to drive but misses.
2.3
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Sanju Samson
SIX! Boom! Sanju is off the mark in style. Back of a length ball on off and middle, Samson whacks it over long on for a biggie.
2.3
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Sanju Samson
WIDE! On the wrong side of the tramline on the off side as the ball keeps going away. Samson looks to play but misses.
The Man of the Match for Rajasthan in their last game, Sanju Samson is the new man in.
2.2
W
Sheldon Cottrell To Jos Buttler OUT!
OUT! Caught! The big wicket of Buttler and he has gone without hurting Punjab much. Excellent catch from Sarfaraz to get rid of the England wicket-keeper batsman. Back of a length ball on off and middle, Buttler looks to pull but does so uppishly. Sarfaraz at short mid-wicket dives in front and takes a very sharp catch inches above the ground. The trademark Cottrell salute is out and he is enjoying a great start to his debut season.
2.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Jos Buttler
Good fielding. Good length ball outside off, Buttler punches it to the left of cover where the fielder dives and saves runs for his side.
End Of The Over 2 : 19/0
8 Runs
- 21.1
- 01.2
- 1 WD 1.3
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 41.5
- 01.6
S. Smith
12 (7)
J. Buttler
4 (5)
M. Shami
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Steven Smith
Swing and a miss! Good length ball outside off, Smith swings but misses. Good start for Shami. Just 5 off his first.
1.5
4
Mohammed Shami To Steven Smith
FOUR! Smith looks in the mood. Full on off, Smith lofts it over mid off and gets his third boundary of the innings.
1.4
1
Mohammed Shami To Jos Buttler
Good length ball on off, Buttler looks to punch but gets an inside edge which takes it towards mid-wicket for a single.
1.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Jos Buttler
Not out and Rahul has decided not to review it either. It is a gem of a delivery from Shami. He hits the deck hard around off. Buttler comes down the track and looks to play but Buttler is taken by surprise as the ball shapes away from him and he looks to leave. The ball just about misses the outside edge and goes to Rahul behind. He appeals but the umpire is unmoved. The Punjab skipper opts not to take the review. Good call as there was no bat involved.
1.3
wd
Mohammed Shami To Jos Buttler
WIDE! Shami overheats the short ball. It goes over the head of Jos Buttler.
1.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Jos Buttler
Appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Slower yorker just outside leg. Buttler looks to flick but the ball kisses his boot and goes behind to the keeper. The Punjab players put in an appeal but the umpire is unmoved.
1.1
2
Mohammed Shami To Jos Buttler
Shami starts with a length ball on the pads, Buttler flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple.
Mohammad Shami to partner Sheldon Cottrell first up with the new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 11/0
11 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 40.4
- 1 WD 0.5
- 1 WD 0.5
- 40.5
- 00.6
S. Smith
8 (5)
J. Buttler
1 (1)
S. Cottrell
1-0-11-0
0.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Steven Smith
Edged but straight to the fielder. 11 off the over. Good start for Rajasthan. Length ball on off, Smith looks to play it towards point but it goes to short third man off the outside edge.
0.5
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Steven Smith
FOUR! Lovely shot! Good length ball around off, Smith frees his arms and slashes it through the gap between cover and mid off for a boundary.
A little issue for Cottrell at the area of his foot landing. It is being sorted out.
0.5
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Steven Smith
WIDE! Another one down the leg side. It is short, Smith looks to pull but it is out of his reach.
0.5
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Steven Smith
WIDE! Cottrell has to reload. He misses his line and bowls one down the leg side. Smith looks to flick but misses.
0.4
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Steven Smith
FOUR! Wristy shot and Smith is off the mark! Good length ball on off and middle. Smith shuffles and whips it beautifully over mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Steven Smith
Full outside off, Smith looks to drive and does so but the bat turns in his hand and the ball goes to mid off.
0.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Steven Smith
Good length ball on off and middle and coming back in a bit. Smith tucks it to short mid-wicket.
0.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Jos Buttler
Edgy start for Rajasthan and Buttler but they are off the mark. Good length ball around off but it comes back in to Buttler. He looks to punch on the off side but gets an inside edge which goes away from the stumps and behind. Single taken. First run for Buttler this season.
We are back for the chase. The Punjab players are out in the middle. Jos Buttler and Steven Smith will open the batting for Rajasthan. Sheldon Cottrell will start the proceedings with the ball.
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Match Info
- Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Weather Clear
- Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field
- Result Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by 4 wickets
- Player of the Match Sanju Samson
- Umpire Richard Illingworth (ENG), Krishnamachari Srinivasan (IND) and Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND)
- Referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Punjab 223/2 in 20.0 overs
- Punjab 203/2 in 18.5 overs
- M Agarwal T20 hundred : 100 runs in 45 balls (9x4) (7x6)
- Strategic Time-out: Punjab 161/0 in 14.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 152 off 81 balls between KL Rahul (53) and M Agarwal (91)
- KL Rahul T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- Punjab 101/0 in 8.4 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 101 off 54 balls between KL Rahul (34) and M Agarwal (62)
- M Agarwal T20 Fifty: 54 runs in 26 balls (4x4) (5x6)
- Strategic Time-out: Punjab 86/0 in 8.0 overs
- M Agarwal dropped on 30 by R Parag in 6.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 60/0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between KL Rahul (20) and M Agarwal (27)
- Punjab 50/0 in 4.3 overs
- R Tewatia T20 Fifty: 53 runs in 30 balls (0x4) (7x6)
- Rajasthan 203/3 in 18.0 overs
- Rajasthan 152/2 in 15.2 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 122/2 in 13.0 overs
- S Samson T20 Fifty: 51 runs in 27 balls (4x4) (3x6)
- S Samson dropped on 49 by R Bishnoi in 11.4 overs
- Rajasthan 100/1 in 8.5 overs
- S Smith T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 26 balls (7x4) (2x6)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 22 balls between S Smith (25) and S Samson (23)
- Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 80/1 in 7.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 69/1
- Rajasthan 51/1 in 4.3 overs
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul PBKS | 670 | 55.83 |
| Shikhar Dhawan DC | 618 | 44.14 |
| David Warner SRH | 548 | 39.14 |
| Shreyas Iyer DC | 519 | 34.60 |
| Ishan Kishan MI | 516 | 57.33 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada DC | 30 | 8.34 |
| Jasprit Bumrah MI | 27 | 6.73 |
| Trent Boult MI | 25 | 7.97 |
| Anrich Nortje DC | 22 | 8.39 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal RCB | 21 | 7.08 |
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