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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
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Match 4, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur , Mar 25, 2019
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
170/9 (20.0/20)
Kings XI Punjab 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
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/199-chris-gayle-playerprofile>Chris Gayle</a>
Chris Gayle
79 (47)
  • 8x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 168.08SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64385-sarfaraz-naushad-khan-playerprofile>Sarfaraz Khan</a>
Sarfaraz Khan
46 (29)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 158.62SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ben Stokes
ECON 12
4
OVERS
48/2
R/W
Bowler
Dhawal Kulkarni
ECON 7.5
4
OVERS
30/1
R/W
RR 170/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile>Jos Buttler</a>
Jos Buttler
69 (43)
  • 10x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 160.46SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1701-sanju-samson-playerprofile>Sanju Samson</a>
Sanju Samson
30 (25)
  • 0x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 120SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/2
R/W
Bowler
Ankit Rajpoot
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/2
R/W
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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
1
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
4
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
0
Ankit Rajpoot To Dhawal Kulkarni
Another yorker outside off, too good for Kulkarni as he fails to put bat on ball.
19.3
1
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
W
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
W
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
1
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
W
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
2
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
1
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
0
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
2
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
W
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
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Rahul Tripathi
Fullish and on middle, Tripathi fails to connect with his attempted slog sweep.
17.5
wd
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Rahul Tripathi
Wide! Another quicker one, fired wide outside off, Rahul flashed and missed.
17.4
0
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
W
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
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David Warner SRH 692 69.20
KL Rahul PBKS 593 53.90
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