PBKS VS RR, Last Match Scorecard: Highlights and Results for IPL 2023 Match No.66

In a crucial clash with playoff implications, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) emerged victorious against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 66th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Despite securing the win, the Rajasthan Royals were unable to improve their run rate sufficiently to surpass the Royal Challengers Bangalore, thus hindering their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

PBKS VS RR, Match Highlights:

– Trent Boult started the match by taking his seventh first-over wicket, dismissing Prabhsimran Singh with a caught-and-bowled.

– Navdeep Saini struck next, dismissing Atharva Taide and further denting Punjab Kings’ batting lineup.

– Adam Zampa contributed to the wicket tally by getting rid of Dhawan and Liam Livingstone during the powerplay.

– Despite losing wickets, the Punjab Kings batters continued to go for their shots, aiming for a big total to improve their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

– Jitesh Sharma and Sam Curran formed a crucial partnership, although they could only manage two fours and two sixes during their fifty-run stand.

– Zampa and Yuzvendra Chahal bowled tightly, forcing the Punjab Kings batsmen to play cautiously.

– Jitesh Sharma showcased his aggressive intent in the 14th over bowled by Saini, scoring 4, 6, 4 before getting out on 44.

– Their partnership of 64 runs in 7.2 overs gave Punjab Kings hope of posting a respectable total.

– In the 18th over, Shahrukh Khan and Sam Curran took on Yuzvendra Chahal, scoring 28 runs and adding 46 runs in the last 12 balls.

– Punjab Kings scored 70 runs in the last five overs, taking their team total past 180.

– RR began their chase on a sorry note with star opener Jos Buttler registering his fifth duck in the season.

– Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal found success by scoring boundaries through the point region while the Punjab Kings’ bowlers attempted to bowl wide.

– Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, and Kagiso Rabada were unable to settle as Padikkal and Jaiswal added 73 runs together in 8.1 overs.

– Padikkal showcased dominance while Jaiswal focused on building his innings, keeping the required run rate under control.

– However, both Padikkal and Sanju Samson fell in quick succession, causing the Rajasthan Royals to slide from 85 for 1 to 90 for 3.

– Shimron Hetmyer made a quick impact with two sixes, supporting Jaiswal in his role.

– Jaiswal reached his fifty but was dismissed shortly after, while Hetmyer continued his aggressive approach, scoring 46 runs off 28 deliveries.

– Riyan Parag contributed with two sixes off Kagiso Rabada, playing a cameo innings of 20 runs off 12 balls.

– Despite their efforts, the Rajasthan Royals couldn’t secure the match. The responsibility then fell to Dhruv Jurel, who remained steadfast and sealed the victory for his team with a straight six off Rahul Chahar in the final over.

PBKS VS RR, 1st Inning Scorecard

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PBKS VS RR, Match Result

Rajasthan Royals won by four wickets.