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.
- 23:26 (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)
- 23:13 (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)
- 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)
- 22:49 (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)
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- 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)
- 22:08 (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)
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- 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)
- 21:33 (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.
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- 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)
- 21:14 (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)
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- 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)
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