The twenty seventh match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 noticed an exciting conflict between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday. The thrilling sport, which went right 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 great contributions from different batters restricted the whole. Yuzvendra Chahal (1/31) and Keshav Maharaj (2/23) have 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. Nonetheless, wickets fell constantly all through the chase, placing strain on the Royals’ center order. Shimron Hetmyer‘s explosive knock of 27 runs off just 10 balls, including three sixes, proved crucial in keeping the chase alive. With 10 runs required in the last over, Arshdeep Singh bowled a few precise yorkers, but Hetmyer remained composed and secured the win for his team with a pair of sixes.
Kagiso Rabada (2/18) and Sam Curran (2/25) were impressive with the ball for Punjab Kings, while Arshdeep (1/45) picked up an early wicket. But it wasn’t sufficient as RR managed to clinch an exciting win.
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Right here is how Twitter reacted:
He’ll have fun his staff, he’ll win the sport for his staff. He’s Shimron Hetmyer. 💗
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 13, 2024
Bowlers to concede 40+ runs in a match most instances 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 top nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient. 💔#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/AVvUWCGybR
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 13, 2024
Shimron Hetmyer has turn into fairly good at this ending position.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 13, 2024
– PBKS received in final over vs DC.
– PBKS misplaced in final over vs RCB.
– PBKS received in final over vs GT.
– PBKS misplaced in final over vs SRH.
– PBKS misplaced in final over vs RR.PBKS matches are probably 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 received 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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