Punjab Kings Edge Closer to Playoff Spot with Thrilling Win Over Rajasthan Royals

Clinical Performance Sees PBKS Defeat RR by 10 Runs

Punjab Kings posted a daunting 219 on the board, thanks to half-centuries from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh. The middle overs proved to be RR's undoing as they couldn't capitalise on the start provided by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Key Statistics

Powerplay – Royals Strike Thrice

RR's openers made a stunning start, but Harpreet Brar's spell (3-22) stopped them in their tracks. The team fifty came in just 2.5 overs as Jaiswal and Suryavanshi put on a show to stun the bowling side.

Middle Overs – Wadhera Turns on the Heat

Shreyas and Wadhera, in particular, kept upping the ante to ensure PBKS remained on top despite the early setbacks. Wadhera slog-swept Wanindu Hasaranga for a six in the very next over before bringing up a stunning 25-ball half-century.

Death Overs – Shashank, Omarzai Punish RR

It was boundaries galore at the death for PBKS despite losing Wadhera early during this phase. Shashank took over at this point as he smashed Fazalhaq Farooqi for 18 in an over.

Powerplay – RR Post Their Highest PP Score

Jaiswal kickstarted the run chase against Arshdeep Singh with a 17-run over as 39 runs were knocked off in just 12 balls. The team fifty came in just 2.5 overs as Jaiswal and Suryavanshi put on a show to stun the bowling side.

Middle Overs – PBKS Pull Things Back

After the conclusion of the PowerPlay, normalcy was restored as PBKS's spinners pulled things back. The little quiet period even resulted in a wicket as Jaiswal fell immediately after reaching his fifty to give Brar his second wicket.

Death Overs – PBKS Get the Job Done

66 from 30 balls with Shimron Hetmyer and a well-set Jurel was certainly not out of reach for the Royals. But the next two overs saw Royals score only 19 runs with the hosts also losing Hetmyer.

Brief Scores

Punjab Kings 219/5 in 20 overs (Nehal Wadhera 70, Shashank Singh 59*) beat Rajasthan Royals 209/7 in 20 overs (Dhruv Jurel 53, Yashasvi Jaiswal 50; Harpreet Brar 3/22) by 10 runs