The twenty seventh match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 noticed an exhilarating conflict between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday. The thrilling sport, which went all the way down to the wire on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, witnessed the Royals securing a victory by 3 wickets.
Punjab Kings set below-par whole
Punjab Kings, electing to bat first after dropping skipper Shikhar Dhawan to a niggle, may solely handle a modest 147 runs of their allotted 20 overs. Jitesh Sharma (29) and Ashutosh Sharma (31) supplied some late impetus with their aggressive batting, however the lack of serious contributions from different batters restricted the entire. Yuzvendra Chahal (1/31) and Keshav Maharaj (2/23) had been the decide of the Rajasthan Royals bowlers, choosing up essential wickets at common intervals.
Royals chase ends in drama
In reply, Rajasthan Royals began confidently with Yashasvi Jaiswal (39) anchoring the innings. Nevertheless, wickets fell persistently all through the chase, placing strain on the Royals’ center order. Shimron Hetmyer‘s explosive knock of 27 runs off simply 10 balls, together with three sixes, proved essential in maintaining the chase alive. With 10 runs required within the final over, Arshdeep Singh bowled just a few exact yorkers, however Hetmyer remained composed and secured the win for his crew with a pair of sixes.
Kagiso Rabada (2/18) and Sam Curran (2/25) had been spectacular with the ball for Punjab Kings, whereas Arshdeep (1/45) picked up an early wicket. But it surely wasn’t sufficient as RR managed to clinch an exhilarating win.
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Right here is how Twitter reacted:
He’ll have fun his crew, he’ll win the sport for his crew. He’s Shimron Hetmyer. 💗
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 13, 2024
Bowlers to concede 40+ runs in a match most occasions in final 2 IPL seasons:
9 – Deshpande
8 – Harshal
7 – Curran
7 – Nortje
6 – Arshdeep3 of those play for PBKS #PBKSvsRR
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 13, 2024
We fought until the tip however it wasn’t sufficient. 💔#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/AVvUWCGybR
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 13, 2024
Shimron Hetmyer has grow to be fairly good at this ending function.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 13, 2024
– PBKS gained in final over vs DC.
– PBKS misplaced in final over vs RCB.
– PBKS gained in final over vs GT.
– PBKS misplaced in final over vs SRH.
– PBKS misplaced in final over vs RR.PBKS matches are essentially the most entertaining video games in IPL 2024. pic.twitter.com/JMRAKfA5RA
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 13, 2024
SHIMRON HETMYER, THE HERO. ⭐
RR wanted 10 in 6 balls – 0,0,6,2,6 to win it for Rajasthan. 27* (10) with 1 4 and three sixes – the finisher Hetmyer period. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yE4zawRS0A
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 13, 2024
THE SAVIOUR HETMYER 🙏
pic.twitter.com/VHMIft3hBX— Priyansh #RR (@bhhupendrajogi) April 13, 2024
What’s it about RR vs PBKS!!
A Shimron Hetmyer particular 💪
— Jake Lush McCrum (@JakeLushMcCrum) April 13, 2024
SHIMRON HETMYER – THE FINISHER. 🔥
He smashed 27*(10) and gained the match with a SIX – Take a bow, Shimron Hetmyer. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/oBNrF04kBB
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 13, 2024
For his explosive end with the bat, Shimron Hetmyer wins the Participant of the Match Award in tonight’s thrilling contest 🏆
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/OBQBB75GgU#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/8mlMvR0TWU
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2024
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