In Match 66 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR) got the better of Punjab Kings (PBKS) and emerged victorious by 4 wickets on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Dharamsala on Friday.
Opting to bowl first, Rajasthan displayed disciplined bowling performances with Navdeep Saini taking a 3-wicket haul and Trent Boult and Adam Zampa making worthwhile contributions.
Punjab, who appeared clueless within the first 10 overs, someway managed to publish a aggressive complete of 187/5, fueled by spectacular knocks from Sam Curran (49), Jitesh Sharma (44), and Shahrukh Khan (41).
In response, Rajasthan confirmed their batting prowess. Yashasvi Jaiswal performed a superb innings, scoring 50 runs off 36 balls, comprising of 8 fours. Equally, Devdutt Padikkal additionally performed an important knock, scoring 51 runs off 30 balls, hitting 5 fours and three sixes. Energy-striker Shimron Hetmyer supplied ending touches and smashed 46 runs off 28 balls, together with 4 fours and three sixes because the Royals chased down the goal with 6 wickets in hand and saved themselves alive within the playoffs race.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
The @rajasthanroyals keep alive within the season courtesy of a exceptional chase 🙌#RR clinch a 4-wicket victory in Dharamsala 👏🏻👏🏻
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/3cqivbD81R #TATAIPL | #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/rXvH1o0uf1
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 19, 2023
First Indian participant to succeed in 600 runs this season is surprisingly an uncapped participant @ybj_19. Future appears to be like vibrant for Group India. 🇮🇳 #IPL2023 #PBKSvRR
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) May 19, 2023
One other sport in #IPL2023 that went all the way down to the wire. This was a nervy chase for #RR. With common wickets, #PBKS saved themselves alive within the match. @ybj_19, @devdpd07 and @SHetmyer performed essential knocks and Dhruv Jurel, the impression participant, actually made an impression together with his… pic.twitter.com/FhLlkHk9KW
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) May 19, 2023
RCB might be eradicated in the event that they lose by greater than 5 runs Vs GT.
No main assist from PBKS for RCB. pic.twitter.com/WijhWZECSj
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 19, 2023
Children: Play a drive
Adults: Play a drive and maintain the pose
Hetmyer: #PBKSvRR #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #IPL2023 #EveryGameMatters pic.twitter.com/uF3jN5One8— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 19, 2023
Dhruv Jurel finishes off with a six: https://t.co/ZT6NQ3HZu4#IPL2023 #cricket #PBKSvRR #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/CVdt3PH7oh
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 19, 2023
Most runs by uncapped gamers in IPL season:
625 – Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2023
616 – Shaun Marsh in 2008
516 – Ishan Kishan in 2020
512 – Suryakumar Yadav in 2018
480 – Suryakumar Yadav in 2020— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) May 19, 2023
Jazba hai Rajasthani! 💥🩷 pic.twitter.com/cYPL1OVVgR
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 19, 2023
Devdutt Padikkal received the Participant of the match award for his terrific fifty. pic.twitter.com/Xxn70jU0ul
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 19, 2023
Effectively performed, @rajasthanroyals!
We love these thrilling matches between us. Let’s proceed this streak subsequent season! 🤝— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 19, 2023
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TAGS: Devdutt Padikkal, IPL 2023, IPLT20, PBKSvRR, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal
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