5th

Match

IPL No : #701

Tue, 26 March 2019, Starts from 00:00

Rajasthan Royals - 9/170 (20)

Kings XI Punjab - 4/184 (20)

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India

Rajasthan Royals innigs
9/170 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c †Buttler b Kulkarni
43410100.00 In 2019410 Career138812856
CH Gayle
c Tripathi b Stokes
79734784168.08 In 20197984 Career8171608610
MA Agarwal
c Kulkarni b Gowtham
2235241291.66 In 20192212 Career9569240
SN Khan
not out
46612961158.62 In 20194661 Career274328
N Pooran
c Rahane b Stokes
1221141085.71 In 20191210 Career151698106
Mandeep Singh
not out
55200250.00 In 2019500 Career136915029
Extras
(8w, 4lb, 4b)
1600000.00
Total
(20 overs, 9.2rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DS Kulkarni4030181040 In 201960 Career81330
K Gowtham4032181022 In 2019 Career12100
JC Archer4017041301 In 2019 Career59368
BA Stokes4048212852 In 2019 Career25201
JD Unadkat3044015462 In 201900 Career67239
S Gopal10505200 In 2019 Career1878
Kings XI Punjab innigs
4/184 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AM Rahane
b Ashwin
27362040135.00 In 20192740 Career345436365
JC Buttler
run out (Ashwin)
695443102160.46 In 201969102 Career197418183
SV Samson
c Ashwin b Curran
30452501120.00 In 20193001 Career189714277
SPD Smith
c Rahul b Curran
20231611125.00 In 20192011 Career242321161
BA Stokes
c sub (KK Nair) b Mujeeb Ur Rahman
65201300.00 In 2019601 Career6464630
RA Tripathi
c Rahul b Mujeeb Ur Rahman
1440025.00 In 2019100 Career6186125
K Gowtham
c Mohammed Shami b Rajpoot
31240075.00 In 2019300 Career12999
JC Archer
run out (†Pooran/Mohammed Shami)
24200100.00 In 2019200 Career165134
JD Unadkat
c & b Rajpoot
1220050.00 In 2019100 Career5561
S Gopal
not out
14100100.00 In 2019100 Career6560
DS Kulkarni
not out
52310166.66 In 2019510 Career10172
Extras
(8w, 4lb, 4b)
500000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.5rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
SM Curran4052213772 In 2019 Career27
Mujeeb4031281122 In 2019 Career28241
Mohammad Shami403308831 In 2019 Career21140
R Ashwin402015600 In 2019140 Career111293
AS Rajpoot403328940 In 2019 Career21143

Match Summary: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab - IPL 2019

On March 26, 2019, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed an exciting contest in the Indian Premier League as Kings XI Punjab faced Rajasthan Royals in the fifth match of the season. Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 170 runs after losing 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Kings XI Punjab chased down the target successfully, finishing their innings at 184 runs for the loss of just 4 wickets, and sealing a comprehensive victory by 14 runs.

Batting Performances:

For Rajasthan Royals, the batting hero of the match was Jos Buttler, who played a sensational innings, scoring 69 runs from just 54 balls, which included 10 boundaries and 2 sixes. His aggressive knock set a strong foundation for the Royals, alongside Ajinkya Rahane, who contributed with 27 runs off 36 balls. Sanju Samson added a useful 30 off 45 balls, while Steven Smith chipped in with a quick 20 runs from 23 deliveries. However, the Rajasthan innings fell short of the desired mark, ultimately setting a target of 171 runs.

On the other hand, Kings XI Punjab's batting line-up was led by Chris Gayle, who showcased his explosive batting style with a brilliant 79 runs off 73 balls, hitting 8 fours and 4 sixes. Sarfaraz Khan made a significant contribution as well with a steady 46 runs off 61 balls, ensuring that Kings XI remained in control of the chase. KL Rahul's early dismissal for 4 runs was inconsequential given their strong position. The consistent partnerships and hard-hitting by the Punjab batsmen saw them home comfortably.

Bowling Insights:

From the bowling department for Rajasthan, Dhawal Kulkarni was the most successful bowler, claiming 1 wicket for 30 runs in his 4 overs. Ben Stokes had a notable performance as well, securing 2 wickets but leaking 48 runs in his 4 overs. While the other bowlers struggled to contain runs effectively, Jofra Archer’s economical spell of 4 overs for just 17 runs stood out amidst the rest, although he went wicketless.

For Kings XI Punjab, the bowling attacks were spearheaded by Sam Curran, who bagged 2 wickets for 52 runs in 4 overs. Mujeeb Zadran also took 2 wickets at a cost of 31 runs in his 4 overs, putting up an impressive show that restricted Rajasthan's scoring. Ankit Rajpoot and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped in with 2 wickets as well, helping to derail the Royals' innings effectively.

Result:

In conclusion, Kings XI Punjab triumphed over Rajasthan Royals, chasing down the target of 171 runs, thereby marking their first win of the season in style. This match underscored the brilliance of Chris Gayle's batting prowess and the effective bowling strategies deployed by Punjab, positioning them favorably in the tournament standings.

As the IPL 2019 continues, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters, talented debuts, and remarkable performances on display!


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