Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 27 - Live Cricket Score
Indian Premier League, 2024 | 13 Apr 2024, Sat, 7:30 PM IST | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
PBKS
147/8 (20 ov)
RR
152/7 (19.5 ov)
Player of the Match: Shimron Hetmyer
POTM Shimron Hetmyer said:
"It's just practice, I try as much as possible in the nets. I try my best to hit sixes. I am happy that I helped my team today. They (pressure) creep in the first couple of balls, afterwards I try to keep it as clear as possible. I spoke to Boulty and he said, "I got it." I said I'll try my best to get a single (off the penultimate ball), even if we don;t win it, at least tie it. Being away from family, the only you could keep yourself up is by just enjoying every moment," Hetmyer said.
Winning skipper Sanju Samson said:
"(High-catches) We had fee funny instances from last year and this year. But I am really happy that everyone is eager to go and catch it. The stadium is full of noise and we can't look who is coming. I need to tell my fast bowlers that it's easier to catch with the gloves. We all were (tensed during the run-chase). Against Punjab in the last 3-4 years, each and every game is very close. They bowled really well, it was a funny game. (On Hetmyer) He has been doing ti for years and years, experience and composure. Rovamn and Hetty - having them was good. Tanush had a fabulous Ranji Trophy. He's been impressing everyone. We didn't want to unsettle the batting order. Very happy to see him (Jaiswal) get those 30s and 40s," Samson said.
Losing skipper Sam Curran said:
"The wicket was slightly slow, but we didn't start well with the bat and didn't finish well in the end. It was a good effort from the lower order, getting (close) to 150 was excellent, the bowling was good, we kept them down, unfortunately another close loss. We stuck to our plans, bowled and fielded well, but I'm confident we'll bounce back in the next game. Three games is a hard way to fully work out the conditions (at the new venue), but we've adapted well, we won the first match and lost two matches by close margins (by 2 runs and 3 wickets), hard to take, but the boys will be lifted by how well we've played in the last couple of games," Curran said.
HETMYER FINISHES IN STYLE
Arshdeep Singh failed to hit the line and Hetmyer dismissed it for a six as RR win the match by three wickets.
10 RUNS NEEDED IN LAST OVER
Maharaj departed on the final delivery of Sam Curran's over. RR are 138/7. They need 10 runs to win in the final over.
Rovman Powell departs!
Sam Curran picked up the wicket of Powell, who departed for 11 runs off five balls. RR are 136/6
Consecutive fours!
Back-to-back fours for Rovman Powell against Sam Curran.
14 runs off the over
Shimron Hetmyer showed his class and skill. Just when RR was thought to be in trouble, Hetmyer put RR in a safe place. They are 228/5 after 18 overs. 20 runs needed to win.
Sanju Samson's dismissal:
LBW!@PunjabKingsIPL have skipper Samson and they continue to keep things tight in this chase!
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The game still very much hangs in the balance!
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JUREL DEPARTS!
Harshal Patel picked up the wicket of Dhruv Jurel who departed for six runs off 11 deliveries. RR are 115/5
End of the 17th over
RR are 114/4. RR need 34 runs in three overs.
RIYAN PARAG DEPARTS!
Right after hitting a six and four, Riyan Parag made his way back to the pavilion. Kagiso Rabada picked up a good catch and Arshdeep struck at an important time as Parag departed for 23 runs. RR are 113/4
End of 16th over
RR are 105/3 after 16 overs. Need 43 to win from 24 balls.
Dropped!
Liam Livingstone drops Riyan Parag at long-on. The all-rounder dives to his full length but fails to grab the ball
End of 15th over
NIne runs from the over. RR are 99/3 after 15 overs.