22nd

Match

IPL No : #624

Mon, 23 April 2018, Starts from 00:00

Rajasthan Royals - 7/168 (19.4)

Mumbai Indians - 7/167 (20)

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India

Kings XI won by 4 runs

Rajasthan Royals innigs
7/168 (19.4)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SA Yadav
c †Buttler b Unadkat
7204763153.19 In 2018196216 Career8047527
E Lewis
b Kulkarni
001000.00 In 20181421311 Career1975166134
Ishan Kishan
c †Buttler b Kulkarni
5804243138.09 In 2018151156 Career4704919
KA Pollard
not out
2102011105.00 In 20185443 Career4340280273
RG Sharma
run out (Rahane)
001000.00 In 2018138147 Career4345368179
KH Pandya
c Klaasen b Archer
70610116.66 In 201889103 Career5695623
HH Pandya
b Archer
40210200.00 In 20184542 Career4512830
MJ McClenaghan
b Archer
001000.00 In 2018000 Career7726
M Markande
not out
001000.00 In 20181010 Career1010
Extras
(3w, 1nb, 1lb)
500000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.35rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DS Kulkarni4032281213 In 201860 Career78299
K Gowtham302007520 In 2018 Career333
JC Archer4022361230 In 2018 Career29129
JD Unadkat403118931 In 201800 Career59174
S Gopal2030015122 In 2018 Career1245
BA Stokes3031010521 In 2018 Career16140
Mumbai Indians innigs
7/167 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AM Rahane
c KH Pandya b McClenaghan
140171082.35 In 2018160203 Career321734063
RA Tripathi
c Yadav b KH Pandya
90810112.50 In 20187562 Career4664919
SV Samson
c HH Pandya b Bumrah
5203940133.33 In 20182391412 Career166512669
BA Stokes
b HH Pandya
4002731148.14 In 201814795 Career5914228
JC Buttler
b Bumrah
6080075.00 In 201811074 Career119410054
H Klaasen
c †Ishan Kishan b Mustafizur Rahman
001000.00 In 2018710 Career710
JC Archer
c & b HH Pandya
8091088.88 In 2018810 Career135114
K Gowtham
not out
3301142300.00 In 20184843 Career4843
JD Unadkat
not out
000000.00 In 20181730 Career2230
Extras
(3w, 1nb, 1lb)
600000.00
Total
(19.4 overs, 8.54rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
MJ McClenaghan3032111531 In 2018 Career73535
JJ Bumrah4028271030 In 2018 Career53316
KH Pandya403318520 In 2018 Career22157
Mustafizur Rahman403519631 In 2018 Career41184
M Markande201508310 In 2018 Career836
HH Pandya202529421 In 2018 Career15133

On April 23, 2018, the cricketing arena at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, became the backdrop for an exhilarating contest between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2018 season. In the 22nd match of the tournament, the Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious over the Mumbai Indians by a narrow margin of just 4 runs, marking a thrilling encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Batting first, the Rajasthan Royals set a challenging target for the Mumbai Indians by scoring 168 runs in 19.4 overs, thanks largely to a stellar performance from Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a brilliant 72 runs off just 47 balls. His innings was laced with six boundaries and three sixes, showcasing a strike rate of 153.19. Other notable contributions came from Ishan Kishan, who added 58 runs, and Ben Stokes, who contributed a quickfire 40 runs. The bowling unit of the Mumbai Indians battled hard, with JC Archer being the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 22 runs in his 4 overs.

In response, the Mumbai Indians put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short, finishing their innings at 167 runs in 20 overs. The highlight of their batting effort came from Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard, who scored 58 and 21 runs, respectively. However, the Royals' bowlers, particularly Dhawal Kulkarni, who took 2 wickets for 32 runs, and JC Archer’s match-winning performance put the brakes on the Mumbai innings, securing the match for the Royals.

Despite a lower-order resistance from the likes of K Gowtham, who scored an important 33 not out, the Mumbai Indians could not navigate their way past the target, and the Rajasthan Royals celebrated an exciting win. The match not only offered thrilling moments of high-quality cricket but also underscored the unpredictable nature of the IPL.

The victory marked a significant point in the tournament, with the Rajasthan Royals showcasing their potential as serious contenders in the IPL 2018 season. Fans left the stadium with memories of a nail-biting finish and a stirring performance from both teams, as they awaited the next thrilling installment in the ongoing tournament.


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