RR Win By Three Wickets | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Highlights of IPL 2024: Shimron Hetmyer Stars as Rajasthan Royals Register Fifth Victory of Season

RR Win By Three Wickets | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Highlights of IPL 2024: Shimron Hetmyer Stars as Rajasthan Royals Register Fifth Victory of Season

Rajasthan Royals come out on top in an absolute thriller in Mohali against Punjab Kings. A total of 148 might not have seemed pretty challenging for Rajasthan Royals but Punjab Kings almost made a game out of it. Shimron Hetmyer displayed nerves of steel to help Rajasthan Royals get past the finish line and notch up their fifth win of the season, which has helped them distance themselves from the remainder of the pack. For Punjab Kings, it is once again a game where they would feel they had control but failed to put up enough runs on the board, something which would always be a challenge.

RR 152/7 in 19.5 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Shimron Hetmyer Wins It for Rajasthan Royals

Shimron Hetmyer wins it for Rajasthan Royals and he does so in style with a six! Rajasthan Royals prevail over Punjab Kings in what has been a thriller of a contest in the IPL.

RR 138/7 in 19 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Sam Curran Sends Back Keshav Maharaj

OUT! Sam Curran has struck with his last ball of the match and dismissed Keshav Maharaj. Punjab Kings are making this increasingly tough for Rajasthan Royals and it is all up to Arshdeep Singh!

RR 136/6 in 18.3 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Sam Curran Dismisses Rovman Powell

OUT! Yet another twist as Sam Curran dismisses Rovman Powell, who looked to be seeing Rajasthan Royals through to the win! Punjab Kings will now need to bowl and field really well to continue this pressure while Rajasthan are just two hits away. Rovman Powell c Jitesh Sharma b Sam Curran 11(5)

RR 115/5 in 17.2 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Harshal Patel Dismisses Dhruv Jurel

OUT! Harshal Patel has dismissed Dhruv Jurel and Punjab Kings continue to put more pressure here on Rajasthan Royals. The match is heading towards a very tense finish but Rajasthan would hope that the Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell will help them cross the line. Dhruv Jurel c Shashank Singh b Harshal Patel 6(11)

RR 113/4 in 16.4 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Arshdeep Singh Dismisses Riyan Parag

OUT! Riyan Parag has been dismissed with Kagiso Rabada taking a good catch off Arshdeep Singh's bowling. Is there a twist in this match? Punjab Kings have certainly made things tougher for Rajasthan Royals here. Riyan Parag c Kagiso Rabada b Arshdeep Singh 23(18)

RR 105/3 in 16 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Headed Towards Tense Finish

The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals contest is headed for a tense finish with the hosts restricting the easy flow of runs. Rajasthan would still back themselves to chase this down but it will be far from easy.

RR 89/3 in 13.2 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Kagiso Rabada Strikes Again, Rajasthan Royals Lose Sanju Samson

OUT! Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Sanju Samson and this can be a big moment in this match! Struck right in front, Samson opted for a review but it could not save him as he made his way back to the pavilion. Punjab Kings are putting pressure here on Rajasthan Royals. Sanju Samson lbw b Kagiso Rabada 18(14)

RR 82/2 in 11.4 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Kagiso Rabada Dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal

OUT! Kagiso Rabada has struck and he has dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will be disappointed with such a shot. There was no need for him to attempt such a shot at this stage and Harshal Patel ends up taking a good catch. Punjab Kings will hope for more of these in the coming overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal c Harshal Patel b Kagiso Rabada 39(28)

RR 58/1 in 9 Overs (Target 148) | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Liam Livingstone Dismisses Tanush Kotian

OUT! Punjab Kings have managed to find a breakthrough and have dismissed Tanush Kotian, who tried to play a big shot but missed it with the ball hitting the stumps. Punjab Kings will hope to get more wickets and put pressure on Rajasthan Royals. Tanush Kotian b Liam Livingstone 24(31)

RR 14/0 in 2 Overs (Target 148)  | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Tanush Kotian Opens Batting For Rajasthan Royals With Impact Player Yashasvi Jaiswal

Debutant Tanush Kotian and Yashasvi Jaiswal have joined forces and the two have scored 14 runs off the first two overs. Both players will look to maximise the powerplay and take Rajasthan Royals to a good start.

PBKS 147/8 in 20 Overs | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Ashutosh Sharma's Fireworks Guide Punjab Kings to Fighting Total

And Punjab Kings finish with 147/8 in 20 overs, largely due to Ashutosh Sharma's performance. Introduced as an Impact Player, the right-hander smashed three sixes and one four with a 16-ball 31. Punjab Kings made a recovery of some sorts but the constant loss of wickets thwarted their efforts at reaching a fighting total. Ashutosh Sharma c Keshav Maharaj b Trent Boult 31(16)

PBKS 122/7 in 17.5 Overs | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Sanju Samson Runs Out Liam Livingstone

OUT! Liam Livingstone has been run out by a direct hit from Sanju Samson. Livingstone casually took off and did ground his bat as he made his way back into the crease but Samson's throw hit the stumps before he made it inside the line. Punjab Kings lose one more wicket. Liam Livingstone run out (Tanush Kotian/Samson) 21(14) 

PBKS 103/6 in 16.1 Overs| PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Avesh Khan Dismisses Jitesh Sharma 

OUT! Avesh Khan has struck again and he has dismissed Jitesh Sharma. Punjab Kings now have introduced Ashutosh Sharma as the Impact Player, hoping to get somewhere around 150-160. Jitesh Sharma c Riyan Parag b Avesh Khan 29(24) 

 PBKS 70/5 in 12.1 Overs | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Shashank Singh Departs, Punjab Kings In Deep Trouble

OUT! Punjab Kings continue to slide further as, this time, it is the in-form Shashank Singh who departs. The right-hander attempted a big shot but ended up finding the fielder and once again it is Dhruv Jurel who takes the catch. Shashank Singh c Dhruv Jurel b Kuldeep Sen 9(9)

PBKS 52/4 in 9.3 Overs  | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Keshav Maharaj Strikes Again, Dismisses Sam Curran

OUT! The wickets continue to tumble and this time, Keshav Maharaj has dismissed Punjab Kings' stand-in captain Sam Curran. The left-hander attempted to hit the ball on the leg-side but got neither the elevation nor the distance with Dhruv Jurel taking a good catch. Sam Curran c Dhruv Jurel b Keshav Maharaj 6(10)

PBKS 47/3 in 8 Overs | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Keshav Maharaj Accounts for Jonny Bairstow

OUT! Keshav Maharaj into the act now and he has dismissed Jonny Bairstow, with Shimron Hetmyer taking a simple catch. Punjab Kings are losing their way here. Jonny Bairstow c Shimron Hetmyer b Keshav Maharaj 15(19) 

PBKS 41/2 in 6.3 Overs | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal Strikes, Dismisses Prabhsimran Singh

OUT! Yuzvendra Chahal has struck for Rajasthan Royals in his very first over and he has sent back Prabhsimran Singh. The right-hander wanted to free his arms and strike a big shot but did not find the distance with Dhruv Jurel taking a good catch. Prabhsimran Singh c Dhruv Jurel b Yuzvendra Chahal 10(14)

PBKS 27/1 in 3.4 Overs | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Avesh Khan Dismisses Atharva Taide

OUT! Avesh Khan strikes and Atharva Taide has to depart! Rajasthan Royals almost spilled the chance but Kuldeep Sen ensured that he took the catch while almost getting involved in a confusion with skipper Sanju Samson. All's well that ends well for Rajasthan Royals! Atharva Taide c Kuldeep Sen b Avesh Khan 15(12) 

PBKS 17/0 in 2 Overs | PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow Start Proceedings

Atharva Taide and Jonny Bairstow have begun the proceedings for Punjab Kings in this contest. Taide, in particular, has looked good with some eye-catching strokes on both sides of the wicket. Bairstow, on his part, needs a big knock under his belt.

PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals Opt to Bowl First; See RR Playing XI

RR Playing XI vs PBKS: Sanju Samson(c &wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal

PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals Opt to Bowl First; See PBKS Playing XI

PBKS Playing XI vs RR: Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada

PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals Opt to Bowl First, Shikhar Dhawan Misses Out for Punjab Kings; No Jos Buttler, Ravi Ashwin for Royals

Rajasthan Royals will be without the services of Jos Buttler and Ravi Ashwin. RR have named Rovman Powell and Tanush Kotian as the replacements. For Punjab Kings, Liam Livingstone makes a return to the playing XI.

PBKS vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals Opt to Bowl First; Shikhar Dhawan Misses Out for Punjab Kings

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and Sanju Samson and co will bowl first. The big news is that Shikhar Dhawan will not lead Punjab Kings tonight as he is out with an injury.

Punjab Kings face a stern challenge at home as they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side have performed well but in patches but will need to get their act together as they take on Rajasthan Royals, a side which has established itself as one of the early title contenders. Punjab Kings have managed just two wins out of five matches and are placed eighth on the IPL 2024 points table. With games coming in thick and fast, Shikhar Dhawan and his men would look to bounce back and there's surely no better time to script a turnaround. IPL 2024 Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Free Live Streaming Online on JioCinema: Get TV Channel Telecast Details of PBKS vs RR T20 Cricket Match on Star Sports.

Rajasthan Royals on the other hand, would aim at bouncing back to form after suffering their first loss of the tournament. Sanju Samson's decision to not use Trent Boult in the last over against Gujarat Titans, which was eventually bowled by Avesh Khan did raise a few eyebrows but the inaugural champions will look to return to winning ways. Given the recent form, Rajasthan Royals are firm favourites to win this match but they will surely not take Punjab Kings lightly, given the way Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have been striking the ball towards the death.

Punjab Kings Full Squad for IPL 2024: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.

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