RR vs PBKS Scorecard:
8th Match (N), Guwahati, April 05, 2023, Indian Premier League
Toss:
Rajasthan Royal (RR) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams started the TATA IPL 2023 by winning the first match. So, both are playing their second match of the tournament.
Playing Xl of Both Teams:
Punjab Kings Playing Xl:
Prabhsimran Singh
Shikhar Dhawan (c)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Jitesh Sharma †
Sikandar Raza
M Shahrukh Khan
Sam Curran
Harpreet Brar
Nathan Ellis
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Royal Playing Xl:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Ravichandran Ashwin
Jos Buttler
Sanju Samson † (c)
Devdutt Padikkal
Riyan Parag
Shimron Hetmyer
Jason Holder
Yuzvendra Chahal
Trent Boult
KM Asif
First Inning:
PBKS batting card:
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | 60 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 176.4 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (c)* | 86 | 56 | 9 | 3 | 153.5 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Jitesh Sharma † | 27 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 168.7 |
| Sikandar Raza | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| M Shahrukh Khan | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.0 |
| Sam Curran* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
Extras: 10 (b1, nb1, w8)
Total Runs: 197/4
Did not batt: Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Rishi Dhawan
RR bowling card:
| Bowler | M | O | W | R | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 9.5 |
| KM Asif | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 13.5 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 6.2 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 7.2 |
| Yuzvendra Chaha | 4 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 12.5 |
Second Inning:
Rajasthan Royal Batting:
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Jos Buttler | 19 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 172.7 |
| Sanju Samson † (c) | 42 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 168.0 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 21 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 80.7 |
| Riyan Parag | 20 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 166.6 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 36 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 200.0 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 31 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 213.3 |
| Jason Holder | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
Extras: 10 (b1, w10)
Total Runs: 192/7
Did not bat: Trent Boult, KM Asif
PBKS bowling card:
| Bowler | M | O | W | R | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 0 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 11.0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 4 | 2 | 47 | 11.7 |
| Harpreet Brar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Nathan Ellis | 0 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 |
| Rahul Chahar | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 7.7 |
| Sikandar Raza | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 12.0 |
Match Details:
| Toss | RR won the toss, elected to bowl first |
|---|---|
| Series | TATA IPL |
| Season | 15 |
| Match day | 05 April 2023 - night (20-over match) |
| RR players replacement | Dhruv Jurel for Yuzvendra Chahal |
| PBKS players replacement | Rishi Dhawan for Prabhsimran Singh |
| Umpires | KN Ananthapadmanabhan, Saidharshan Kumar |
| TV Umpires | Rohan Pandit |
| Match Referee | Narayanan Kutty |
| Points | Punjab Kings 2, Rajasthan Royals 0 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Match Results | PBKS won by 5 runs |
Conclusion:
In an exhilarating encounter at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Punjab Kings (PBKS) put up a formidable total of 197/4 in their first innings against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Shikhar Dhawan’s team showcased impressive batting performances, with notable contributions from Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Shahrukh Khan.
Rajasthan Royals, in response, displayed a valiant effort in their second innings, reaching a total of 192/7. Jos Buttler’s brilliant knock, supported by contributions from other players, kept RR in the game. However, PBKS bowlers, led by Nathan Ellis and Rahul Chahar, managed to secure a crucial victory for their team.
FAQs
Who won the toss in the RR vs PBKS match?
Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Punjab Kings (PBKS).
What was the total score of Punjab Kings in the first inning?
Punjab Kings posted a total of 197/4 in their first inning.
Who were the top performers in PBKS batting lineup?
Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, and Bhanuka Rajapaksa were among the top performers in Punjab Kings’ batting lineup.
How did Rajasthan Royals (RR) respond in their second inning?
Rajasthan Royals displayed a valiant effort, reaching a total of 192/7 in their second inning.
Who were the key contributors in RR’s batting during the second inning?
Jos Buttler played a brilliant knock for Rajasthan Royals in the second inning, with support from other players.
