66th

Match

IPL No : #

Fri, 19 May 2023, Starts from 7:30 PM

Punjab Kings - 5/187 (20 ov)

Rajasthan Royals - 6/189 (19.4 ov)

HIMACHAL PRADESH CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM, Dharamsala

Rajasthan won by 4 wickets

Punjab Kings innigs
5/187 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
P Simran Singh
c & b Boult
23200100.00 In 20233583819 Career4224421
S Dhawan
lbw b Zampa
17311221141.66 In 20233734912 Career6617750148
A Taide
c Padikkal b Saini
19191231158.33 In 2023186206 Career186206
LS Livingstone
b Saini
916131069.23 In 20232792019 Career1679110114
SM Curran
not out
49723142158.06 In 20232762013 Career6875535
JM Sharma
c sub (D Ferreira) b Saini
44362833157.14 In 20233092221 Career5434433
M Shahrukh Khan
not out
41312342178.26 In 2023156139 Career134111275
Extras
6 (nb 1, w 5)
000000.00
Total
5/187 (20 overs, 9.35rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TA Boult4035191232 In 2023131074/18 Career116943
Sandeep Sharma4046112633 In 202311954/20 Career125929
NA Saini4040310961 In 20233123/40 Career23284
A Zampa402617620 In 20238406/19 Career166651
YS Chahal4040010933 In 202321975/40 Career1841009
Rajasthan Royals innigs
6/189 (19.4 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Extras
9 (lb 1, nb 1, w 7)
000000.00
Total
6/189 (19.4 overs, 9.61rpo)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
c sub (R Dhawan) b Ellis
50723680138.88 In 20236258226 Career117214448
JC Buttler
lbw b Rabada
074000.00 In 20233924214 Career4444424196
Devdutt Padikkal
c Harpreet Brar b Arshdeep Singh
51383053170.00 In 2023261316 Career152116642
SV Samson
c sub (R Dhawan) b Chahar
2630066.66 In 20233622524 Career3888304182
TA Boult
not out
1620050.00 In 20231611 Career10537
SO Hetmyer
c Dhawan b Curran
46502843164.28 In 20232991223 Career2772199148
R Parag
c Taide b Rabada
20211212166.66 In 20237845 Career6004427
Dhruv Jurel
not out
1011401250.00 In 2023152119 Career152119

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
SM Curran4046112981 In 202310854/11 Career50314
K Rabada40402101224 In 20237624/21 Career115661
Arshdeep Singh40401101142 In 2023171145/32 Career57388
NT Ellis403419831 In 202313684/27 Career78460
RD Chahar302818511 In 20238964/27 Career65534

The 66th match of the IPL 2023 took place on May 19, 2023, at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The contest featured Punjab Kings facing off against Rajasthan Royals, and fans were treated to an exhilarating encounter that culminated in a nail-biting finish.

Punjab Kings, after batting first, set a formidable total of 187 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Sam Curran, who delivered a stellar performance with the bat, scoring an impressive 49 runs from 72 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Jitesh Sharma also made significant contributions with a well-crafted knock of 44 runs from just 36 balls, supported by the aggressive 41 runs off 31 balls from M Shahrukh Khan. Other contributions came from Shikhar Dhawan (17), Atharva Taide (19), and Liam Livingstone (9), but it was not enough for the Kings to post a higher total. In total, they managed to maintain a scoring rate of 9.35 runs per over.

In response, Rajasthan Royals began their innings and faced a few early hiccups. Notably, star batsman Jos Buttler fell for a duck, albeit this setback was counterbalanced by the elegant 50-run innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who faced 72 balls and struck 8 boundaries. Devdutt Padikkal played a crucial role, scoring 51 runs off just 38 balls, thus keeping the chase well within reach. Shimron Hetmyer, with his 46 runs from 50 balls, helped stabilize the innings further, paving the way for victory as Rajasthan's lower order played their part efficiently. In a thrilling finish, Dhruv Jurel's small but effective contribution of 10 runs saw Rajasthan Royals reach 189 runs, secured victory with just 2 balls to spare.

As a result, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious by 4 wickets in a high-scoring match, showcasing both their batting prowess and resilience. This match not only entertained the fans but also added significant points to Rajasthan’s campaign as they continue to vie for supremacy in IPL 2023. With such exciting performances, the tournament is shaping up to be one for the ages!


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