Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023 Highlights: Shikhar Dhawan, Nathan Ellis Shine As PBKS Beat RR By 5 runs In Thriller
RR vs PBKS, IPL 2023 Highlights: Top knocks from Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh, followed by a four-wicket haul from Nathan Ellis guided Punjab Kings to a victory by five runs in a thrilling IPL 2023 match against Rajasthan Royals
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- Updated:April 05, 2023 11:58 PM IST

RR vs PBKS, IPL 2023 Highlights: Top knocks from Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh, followed by a four-wicket haul from Nathan Ellis guided Punjab Kings to a victory by five runs in a thrilling IPL 2023 match against Rajasthan Royals. Asked to bat first, PBKS posted a huge total of 197/4 in 20 overs with Dhawan and Prabhsimran scoring 86* and 62 runs respectively. For RR, Jason Holder scalped two wickets while Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal scalped one wicket each. Later, RR lost some early wickets after Nathan Ellis took four wickets and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets. However, Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel anchored the innings and took the game to the last over. Unfortunately, the duo could not take RR across the line as Sam Curran successfully defended 16 runs off the last over and restricted them at 192/7. (SCORECARD | IPL POINTS TABLE)
IPL 2023 Highlights and Latest Updates Of RR vs PBKS match, straight from Guwahati
- 23:47 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: Punjab Kings win by 5 runsPunjab Kings (197/4) defeat Rajasthan Royals (192/7) by five runs in their IPL 2023 match. For PBKS, Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh played knocks of 86* and 60 respectively while Nathan Ellis took four wickets. For RR, Sanju Samson scored 42 while Shimron Hetmyer 36 off 18 balls.
- 23:37 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: 18 runs off this overDhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer turn the tables for RR as they smash 18 runs off the 19th over by Arshdeep Singh. In the last over, RR need 16 off just 6 balls to win.RR 182/6 (19 overs)
- 23:33 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Shimron Hetmyer ends Sam Curran's spell with a massive six. Terrific stuff from Hetmyer as RR need 34 off 12 balls.RR 164/6 (18 overs)
- 23:26 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Shimron Hetmyer is taking Rajasthan Royals to the safer side as he gets another six off Sam Curran's delivery. Hetmyer smartly picks up the full toss delivery towards the backward square leg as the ball lands straight into the crowd.RR 152/6 (17.2 overs)
- 23:22 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Dhruv Jurel joins the party and smashes a huge maximum off Nathan Ellis' delivery. Jurel makes a good use of the full toss delivery and places it hard towards a fine leg as the ball goes sailing over the fence.RR 144/6 (16.5 overs)
- 23:19 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Shimron Hetmyer stands like a last hope for Rajasthan Royals as he smashes a huge six off Nathan Ellis' delivery. Hetmyer perfectly places the shot over the mid-wicket for a massive maximum.RR 135/6 (16.1 overs)
- 23:13 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Nathan Ellis is on fire today as he takes his fouth wicket of the night and removes Devdutt Padikkal for 21. Padikkal completely fails to judge the delivery as Ellis rattles up the middle stump. Terrific stuff from Ellis as RR lose their sixth wicket in the chase.RR 124/6 (15 overs)
- 23:07 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Nathan Ellis takes his third wicket of the night and this time dangerous looking Riyan Parag becomes his prey and departs for 20. Parag hits it hard but fails to time it as Shahrukh Khan takes a brilliant catch at the long-off. Brilliant piece of bowling as RR lose their fifth wicket in the chase.RR 121/5 (14.1 overs)
- 23:02 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Riyan Parag shows his true his intent on his home soil as he gets another boundary off Arshdeep Singh's delivery. Parag smartly manages to slam the pull behind square on the leg-side and steals four runs.RR 120/4 (13.4 overs)
- 22:59 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Riyan Parag keeps the momentum towards Rajasthan Royals as he smashes another six off Sikandar Raza's delivery. Parag makes a good use of the full-length delivery and smashes it hard towards the long-off as the fielder becomes a spectator for a huge maximum.RR 115/4 (13 overs)
- 22:56 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Devdutt Padikkal turns out to be lucky as he steals a boundary off Sikandar Raza's delivery. The ball hits the top-edge of the bat and goes over the head of Arshdeep Singh, who fails to stop it from going across the boundary rope for a four.RR 109/4 (12.3 overs)
- 22:53 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Riyan Parag keeps the hope alive for Rajasthan Royals as he smashes a huge six off Rahul Chahar's delivery. Parag perfectly times the shot and hammers it hard into the deep mid-wicket for a 98m long six.RR 100/4 (11.5 overs)
- 22:49 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Punjab Kings get a major breakthrough as Nathan Ellis removes Sanju Samson for 42. In the desperation of getting a six, Samson goes for a big hit but Matthew Short takes a brilliant catch at the long as Rajasthan Royals lose their fourth wicket in chase of 198.RR 91/4 (11 overs)
- 22:43 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: Samson-Padikkal solid for RRSanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal are strongly taking Rajasthan Royals ahead in the chase of 198 runs against Punjab Kings. In the previous over, Rahul Chahar concedes 8 runs as PBKS eye early wickets.RR 89/3 (10 overs)
- 22:36 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: 5 wides5 Wides!!! Sikandar Raza proves to be costly for Punjab Kings as he leaks five runs without any delivery. He bowls a wide ball with goes past the wicketkeeper and races across the boundary line for a four. 5 free runs for RR.RR 79/3 (8.5 overs)
- 22:30 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Sanju Samson keeps the momentum towards Rajasthan Royals as he hits a boundary off Rahul Chahar's delivery. Samson perfectly times the shot and places towards the off-side and steals four runs. Terrific batting from the skipper.RR 68/3 (7.3 overs)
- 22:24 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Punjab Kings finally take a sigh of relief as Nathan Ellis removes Jos Buttler for 19. Buttler tries to play an on-drive but Ellis makes a terrific effort and Buttler gets caught and bowled. Third wicket gone for RR as they get in trouble in the chase.RR 57/3 (5.4 overs)
- 22:22 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: Back-to-back foursFOUR!!! Sanju Samson repeats his heroics in the next over and smashes two back-to-back fours on Nathan Ellis' delivery. With this shot, Rajasthan Royals have cross the 50-run mark and are moving strongly in the chase of 198 runs.RR 56/2 (5.2 overs)
- 22:17 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: Back-to-back foursFOUR!!! Sanju Samson continues the carnage and smashes two back-to-back boundaries off Harpreet Brar's delivery. The first one comes after he perfectly dodges the fielder at the long-off while the second one comes after he hammers a shot towards the covers and steals four runs.RR 47/2 (4.3 overs)
- 22:15 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Jos Buttler spoils the decent over by Arshdeep Singh as he ends it with a huge maximum. Buttler hammers it hard over the mid-off as the ball goes sailing over the fence for a six. 14 runs off this over.RR 39/2 (4 overs)
- 22:12 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Sanju Samson gets off the mark in style as he hammers a huge maximum off Arshdeep Singh's delivery. Samson lofts it hard over the straight boundary for a huge six.RR 32/2 (3.4 overs)
- 22:08 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Arshdeep Singh strikes again as he removes Ravichandran Ashwin for duck. In the urge of getting off the mark, Ashwin smashes a shot but fails to time it properly. The ball safely lands into the hands of Shikhar Dhawan as RR lose their second wicket in the chase of 198.RR 26/2 (3.2 overs)
- 22:05 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Right after being dropped by Harpeet Brar, Jos Buttler opens his arms and smashes a brilliant boundary off Sam Curran's delivery. Buttler hammers a pull shot over the mid-wicket as it goes for a two-bounce four.RR 24/0 (2.3 overs)
- 22:04 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: DroppedWhat have you done Harpreet Brar!!! Jos Buttler goes for a big hit on Sam Curran's delivery but fails to time it. Brar gets an opportunity to take a catch but ends up dropping him on 5. Will this be a game-changing moment for RR?RR 20/1 (2.3 overs)
- 21:58 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Arshdeep Singh provides Punjab Kings with their first breakthrough as he removes Yashasvi Jaiswal for 11. Jaiswal tries to steal a boundary but Matthew Short intercepts in time and takes a stunning catch as RR lose their first wicket in the chase.RR 13/1 (1.3 overs)
- 21:55 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal welcomes Arshdeep Singh with a boundary on his delivery. Jaiswal hammers it hard towards the square leg and steals four runs as every fielder fails to stop it from going across the ropes.RR 11/0 (1.1 overs)
- 21:50 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! What a start for Rajasthan Royals as Yashasvi Jaiswal hammers a six on the very first delivery of the innings. Jaiswal smartly places the shot towards the square leg as the ball goes straight into the stands.RR 6/0 (0.1 over)
- 21:48 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: We are backHello and welcome back to the second innings of the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. Ravichandran Ashwin will be opening alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal while Sam Curran will be bowling the first over for PBKS.
- 21:33 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: PBKS 197/4 in 20 oversPBKS finish their innings at 197/4 in 20 overs. Shikhar Dhawan remains unbeaten at 86 off 56 while Prabhsimran Singh also contributed with 60 off 34 balls. For RR, Jason Holder scalps two wickets while Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal scalps one wicket each.
- 21:30 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Jason Holder provides another breakthrough to Rajasthan Royals as he scalps the wicket of Shahrukh Khan for 11. Shahrukh attempts to go for a six but Jos Buttler takes another stunning catch as PBKS lose their fourth wicket.PBKS 196/4 (19.4 overs)
- 21:28 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Shahrukh Khan provides a good support to Shikhar Dhawan as he hits a boundary off Jason Holder's delivery. Shahrukh makes a good use of the full toss delivery and punches sit hard it over backward square leg as it goes for a one-bounce four.PBKS 196/3 (19.3 overs)
- 21:24 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Shikhar Dhawan continues to punish KM Asif as he hits another boundary off his delivery. Dhawan makes a good use of the free hit and places shot over the extra cover and steals four runs. With this shot, Dhawan nears his century.PBKS 188/3 (18.3 overs)
- 21:20 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Shikhar Dhawan continues the carnage as he hits a massive six off KM Asif's delivery. Dhawan patiently waits and plays a scoop shot as the ball goes for a maximum at the short fine leg. What a beauty from Dhawan.PBKS 181/3 (18.1 overs)
- 21:14 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Shikhar Dhawan waits for a moment and smashes a huge six off Jason Holder's delivery. Dhawan takes his time and plays a reverse sweep shot and send the ball for a huge maximum in the deep backward point. Great piece of batting from Dhawan.PBKS 173/3 (17.5 overs)
- 21:06 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin provides another breakthrough to Rajasthan Royals as he removes Sikandar Raza for 1. Raza completely fails to judge the delivery as Ashwin comfortably dislodges the bails. Third wicket gone for PBKS.PBKS 159/3 (16.1 overs)
- 21:05 (IST)RR vs PBKS: Dhruv Jurel comes inRajasthan Royals brings in Dhruvb Jurel as the impact player and replaces him Yuzvendra Chahal.
- 21:03 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: OUTOUT!!! Yuzvendra Chahal finally redeems himself as he removes Jitesh Sharma for 27. Jitesh tries to go for a big hit but unfortunately Riyan Parag intercepts and takes a good catch at the long-off. PBKS go 2 down but Shikhar Dhawan still stands strong.PBKS 158/2 (15.4 overs)
- 20:58 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Shikhar Dhawan continues the carnage as he gets another boundary off Yuzvendra Chahal's delivery. Dhawan patiently waits and plays a reverse sweep as it clears the infield and goes for a two-bounce four.PBKS 156/1 (15.2 overs)
- 20:53 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: SIXSIX!!! Jitesh Sharma gives a strong support to Shikhar Dhawan as he hits a huge six off Trent Boult's delivery. Jitesh gets a slower short delivery and hammers it hard as the ball goes sailing over the fence for a huge maximum.PBKS 148/1 (14.3 overs)
- 20:49 (IST)RR vs PBKS Live: FOURFOUR!!! Shikhar Dhawan ends Yuzvendra Chahal's another over in style as he smashes a boundary. Dhawan goes inside out over the covers and steals four runs. Another expensive over from Chahal as he concedes 16 runs off this one.PBKS 140/1 (14 overs)