Published: Apr 05, 2025, 11:46 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 05, 2025, 11:46 PM (IST)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 50 runs with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing a fine half-century and England pacer Jofra Archer (3/35) rattling the top-order in the IPL 2025 match here on Saturday.
Riding on Jaiswal’s 45-ball 67, skipper Sanju Samson’s 26-ball 38 and Riyan Parag’s unbeaten 43, the Rajasthan-based franchise helped their team to a formidable total of 205/4 after being put in to bat by PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer.
In reply, PBKS lost four quick wickets to be in dire straits at 43/4 on one stage before Nehal Wadhera (62) and Glenn Maxwell (30) steadied the ship with an 88-run stand for the fifth wicket.
But their departure in quick succession took the fight out of the PBKS camp and were restricted to 155/9 in 20 overs.
Brief scores: Rajasthan Royals 205 for 4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 67, Sanju Samson 38, Riyan Parag 43 not out; Lockie Ferguson 2/37). Punjab Kings 155 for 9 in 20 overs (Nehal Wadhera 62, Glenn Maxwell 40; Jofra Archer 3/25, Sandeep Sharma 2/21, Maheesh Theekshana 2/26).
