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Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab, Match 4 Match Summary

RR vs KXIP, 2019 - T20 Summary

Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 4, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur , Mar 25, 2019

Rajasthan Royals

170/9 (20.0/20)

Kings XI Punjab

184/4 (20.0/20)

Kings XI Punjab beat Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs

Player of the Match

Chris Gayle

KXIP 184/4

Top Batsmen

Chris Gayle

79 (47)

8x4s
4x6s
168.08SR

Sarfaraz Khan

46 (29)

6x4s
1x6s
158.62SR

Top Bowlers

Ben Stokes

ECON 12

OVERS

48/2

R/W

Dhawal Kulkarni

ECON 7.5

OVERS

30/1

R/W

RR 170/9

Top Batsmen

Jos Buttler

69 (43)

10x4s
2x6s
160.46SR

Sanju Samson

30 (25)

0x4s
1x6s
120SR

Top Bowlers

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

ECON 7.75

OVERS

31/2

R/W

Ankit Rajpoot

ECON 8.25

OVERS

33/2

R/W

Done and dusted with this match. On Tuesday, Delhi will be hosting Chennai at the Feroz Shah Kotla. The action will begin at 2000 IST (1430 GMT). Do join us for the coverage. Cheers!

Man of the Match, Chris Gayle smiles and says that it's a big ground and to get some runs in the first game is really important. He is pleased to start the season well and just wants to keep getting better and better. States that he is still enjoying his cricket. Lauds the batting of Sarfaraz Khan. Feels that Rajasthan got the better part of the pitch to bat but praises his bowlers for doing the job for them. Laughs and says that the youngsters in the team have a lot to offer and they want to win this edition for the Universe Boss.

Victorious Punjab skipper, Ravichandran Ashwin says that they knew the pitch will slow down after the first six overs. Adds that he has been working on a lot of variations and is pleased with the way it came out. On the Mankading dismissal, Ashwin replies that it's pretty instinctive and Buttler left the crease very early. States that his stand is very clear and it's his half of the pitch. Feels that it was the game-changer and he is happy to end on the winning side. Mentions that Sam Curran had an off day but the way he bounced back was brilliant.

Sarfaraz Khan gives a little interview. Says that he was working hard on his game and is pleased to play a good knock. Mentions that he never got too much time higher up in the batting order in the League and hopes to get more such opportunities. On playing the paddle scoop with so much ease, Sarfaraz replies that he has been practicing that shot from a very young age.

Rajasthan's skipper, Ajinkya Rahane says that Jos Buttler batted really well but they lost the plot completely and credits Punjab for bowling well in the last three overs. On the controversial dismissal of Buttler, Rahane chooses not to comment and states that they will take that decision sportingly and it's up to the match referee to decide. Adds that they have a lot to learn from this game. Praises Buttler and Archer for their performance and says that he is taking positives from this match.

Now, let's talk about the controversial moment which completely turned this game on its head. Ravichandran Ashwin mankaded Jos Buttler and that was the moment when 77 was needed off 43 balls. Sanju Samson and Steven Smith formed a partnership to propel the hosts but then came the over number 17. In an act of redemption, Sam Curran bowled an extraordinary over where he removed both Smith and Samson, and brought his team back into the contest. The following over by Mujeeb further dented Rajasthan as the Afghan also picked up two crucial wickets. From there on, Punjab just capitalized and earned a win out of nowhere.

What a turnaround from Punjab! And it won't be wrong to say that Rajasthan have been 'Mankaded' here. Also, their first loss against Punjab at this venue. The chase was going very well for the home team as Jos Buttler and Ajinkya Rahane provided an excellent start in the Powerplay. The Rajasthan skipper fell but the Englishman continued and was very severe on all the bowlers, especially his countryman, Sam Curran.

19.6

Ankit Rajpoot To Dhawal Kulkarni

A single from the last ball and that is it, PUNJAB WIN BY 14 RUNS. Length and on middle, this is eased down to long on for a run.

19.5

Ankit Rajpoot To Dhawal Kulkarni

FOUR! A boundary but it won't be making a difference. Full and around off, this is stroked through covers and the ball races away to the fence.

19.4

Ankit Rajpoot To Dhawal Kulkarni

Another yorker outside off, too good for Kulkarni as he fails to put bat on ball.

19.3

Ankit Rajpoot To Shreyas Gopal

No hat-trick. A full toss on the leg pole, Gopal hits it down to long on and takes a single.

Dhawal Kulkarni is the last man out for Rajasthan.

19.2

Ankit Rajpoot To Krishnappa Gowtham OUT!

OUT! There goes Rajasthan's last hope! Another top delivery, a yorker, Gowtham looks to get under it but fails to do so. It goes off the bottom half of his bat towards mid off where the fielder, Shami, runs in and takes it in the second attempt. Two-in-two for Rajpoot. He is on a hat-trick.

Shreyas Gopal walks out to the middle.

19.1

Ankit Rajpoot To Jaydev Unadkat OUT!

OUT! A collision but the catch has been taken! Pooran though has hurt himself as he is down on the ground. A bumper, too quick for Unadkat. He looks to pull but gets a top edge onto his helmet. The ball lobs beside the pitch. Both, the keeper and the bowler go for it. No one calls for it. In the end, it is Rajpoot who takes it but then dashes into the keeper. The good thing for Rajasthan is that Gowtham has crossed over.

Ankit Rajpoot to bowl the last one.

Over 19 : 164/7

6 Runs

218.1
018.2
118.3
218.4
W 18.5
118.6

J. Unadkat

1 (1)

K. Gowtham

3 (3)

M. Shami

4-0-33-0

18.6

Mohammed Shami To Jaydev Unadkat

Just a single! More importantly it won't be Gowtham who will face the start of the last over. Just the six from the penultimate over. Full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for a run. 21 needed in 6 balls.

Jaydev Unadkat is the new man in.

18.5

Mohammed Shami To Jofra Archer OUT!

OUT! RUN OUT! Archer is out of here! Another top nut, a yorker and Archer fails to jam it out properly. He though is off for a single but Gowtham is not interested. The keeper has a shy at his end but misses. Shami though collects and since both the batters are stranded in the middle of the wicket, Shami has ample time to jog towards the stumps at the keeper's end and whip the bails off. JA is the one who has to walk back though as the batters never crossed. Into the tail now are Punjab.

18.4

Mohammed Shami To Jofra Archer

Another yorker, not a lot you can do with that. Archer works it through mid-wicket for a couple. 22 needed in 8. Need to end the over well here, Rajasthan.

18.3

Mohammed Shami To Krishnappa Gowtham

A yorker now on middle, Gowtham jams it out towards point and a run is taken. Singles won't harm Punjab here.

18.2

Mohammed Shami To Krishnappa Gowtham

A dot! Gold at this stage! Short and on middle, Gowtham may not have been expecting it. He goes for the pull but misses as he is late on the shot.

18.1

Mohammed Shami To Krishnappa Gowtham

Close! Gowtham powers it down towards long on and the batsmen take one. They go for the second. Archer is struggling but to his luck, Shami fails to collect the throw from Mayank.

Jofra Archer is the new man in. Also, it is Mohammed Shami who is back into the attack.

Over 18 : 158/6

8 Runs

117.1
617.2
W 17.3
017.4
1 WD 17.5
017.5
W 17.6

R. Tripathi

1 (4)

K. Gowtham

0 (0)

Ur Rahman

4-0-31-2

17.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Rahul Tripathi OUT!

OUT! Rajasthan have lost the plot completely! A full toss from Mujeeb, on middle, Tripathi this time tries to attempt what Stokes failed to do - clear long on. Fails miserably and is caught by Rahul in the deep. 12 runs and four wickets in the last two overs have made Punjab the favourites now.

17.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Rahul Tripathi

Fullish and on middle, Tripathi fails to connect with his attempted slog sweep.

17.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Rahul Tripathi

Wide! Another quicker one, fired wide outside off, Rahul flashed and missed.

17.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Rahul Tripathi

Quicker one on middle, skidding down, Tripathi is down on one knee trying to sweep but misses.

Krishnappa Gowtham walks out to bat.

17.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Ben Stokes OUT!

OUT! Mujeeb gets the revenge! The wheels are coming off for Rajasthan. The Afghan keeps his composure and delivers it in the line of the stumps. Ben Stokes hops back to make space and tries to clear long on this time. He gets more height than distance behind his shot and Nair (sub) takes the skier safely. 28 needed off 15 balls. We're heading for a thrilling finish!

Full Commentary

20 OV

6 Runs

A. Rajpoot to J. Unadkat K. Gowtham S. Gopal D. Kulkarni

W 19.1
W 19.2
119.3
019.4
419.5
119.6

19 OV

6 Runs

M. Shami to K. Gowtham J. Archer J. Unadkat

218.1
018.2
118.3
218.4
W 18.5
118.6

18 OV

8 Runs

Ur Rahman to R. Tripathi B. Stokes

117.1
617.2
W 17.3
017.4
1 WD 17.5
017.5
W 17.6

17 OV

4 Runs

S. Curran to S. Smith S. Samson

016.1
1 LB 16.2
116.3
W 16.4
216.5
W 16.6

16 OV

11 Runs

M. Shami to S. Smith S. Samson

115.1
615.2
115.3
115.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

17 Runs

S. Curran to S. Samson S. Smith

214.1
114.2
214.3
414.4
1 WD 14.5
614.5
114.6

14 OV

8 Runs

A. Rajpoot to S. Smith S. Samson

013.1
113.2
113.3
3 NB 13.4
1 NB 13.4
1 LB 13.4
113.5
013.6

13 OV

5 Runs

R. Ashwin to J. Buttler S. Samson

112.1
012.2
112.3
112.4
W 12.5
212.6

12 OV

6 Runs

Ur Rahman to S. Samson J. Buttler

111.1
111.2
211.3
011.4
111.5
111.6

11 OV

3 Runs

R. Ashwin to S. Samson J. Buttler

110.1
010.2
010.3
010.4
110.5
110.6

10 OV

13 Runs

A. Rajpoot to S. Samson J. Buttler

19.1
49.2
49.3
29.4
19.5
19.6

9 OV

5 Runs

R. Ashwin to A. Rahane S. Samson J. Buttler

W 8.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
18.5
18.6

8 OV

7 Runs

A. Rajpoot to A. Rahane J. Buttler

27.1
17.2
07.3
07.4
07.5
47.6

7 OV

7 Runs

R. Ashwin to A. Rahane J. Buttler

16.1
26.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
16.6

6 OV

19 Runs

S. Curran to A. Rahane J. Buttler

15.1
45.2
05.3
65.4
45.5
45.6

5 OV

7 Runs

M. Shami to A. Rahane J. Buttler

04.1
44.2
14.3
04.4
24.5
04.6

4 OV

11 Runs

Ur Rahman to A. Rahane J. Buttler

13.1
03.2
03.3
43.4
03.5
63.6

3 OV

9 Runs

M. Shami to A. Rahane J. Buttler

12.1
42.2
02.3
42.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

6 Runs

Ur Rahman to J. Buttler A. Rahane

41.1
11.2
01.3
11.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

12 Runs

S. Curran to A. Rahane

00.1
00.2
40.3
00.4
40.5
40.6

Match Info

Venue Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Weather Clear
Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field
Result Kings XI Punjab beat Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs
Player of the Match Chris Gayle
Umpire Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND), KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)
Referee Chinmay Sharma (IND)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Punjab 184/4 in 20.0 overs
Punjab 150/3 in 16.5 overs
Strategic Time-out: Punjab 144/3 in 15.5 overs
Punjab 103/2 in 12.3 overs
Chris Gayle T20 fifty: 52 runs in 33 balls (6x4) (2x6)
Strategic Time-out: Punjab 60/2 in 8.5 overs
Punjab 50/1 in 7.4 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 32/1
Chris Gayle completes 4000 runs in IPL

Rajasthan 150/3 in 16.5 overs
Referral 1 (16.2 ovs): Punjab against S Smith (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 1, PUN: 0)
Rajasthan 100/1 in 11.1 overs
Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 64/0 in 6.0 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 64/0
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between J Buttler (29) and A Rahane (21)
Rajasthan 50/0 in 5.2 overs