Who won in yesterday’s thrilling match? The thrill in the Rajasthan-Punjab match continued till the last over
IPL 2025 Double Header: Punjab Kings Edge Out Rajasthan Royals in a Nail-Biter!- Sunday’s IPL double header was nothing short of spectacular, especially the Rajasthan Royals versus Punjab Kings clash. This match was a rollercoaster ride, going down to the wire before Punjab Kings secured a thrilling 10-run victory.
Punjab’s Wobbly Start and Stellar Recovery- Winning the toss, Punjab Kings elected to bat first. Their start was shaky, with Priyansh Arya dismissed early for 9 runs, followed by Mitchell Owen’s duck. Two quick wickets put immense pressure on Punjab, making a big score seem unlikely. However, a crucial partnership changed the game’s momentum completely. Nehal Wadhera and Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship, forming a magnificent partnership that propelled the score past 100. Iyer contributed a solid 30 runs before his dismissal, but Wadhera remained resolute, smashing 70 runs off 37 balls (including 5 fours and 5 sixes). His innings was the backbone of Punjab’s impressive total.
Shashank Singh’s Explosive Finish- Following Wadhera’s departure, Shashank Singh unleashed a batting blitz. He plundered 59 runs off just 30 balls, remaining unbeaten and showering boundaries all around the ground. His explosive innings propelled Punjab Kings to a challenging 219/5, setting a tough target for Rajasthan.
Rajasthan’s Fiery Response and Middle-Order Slump- Rajasthan’s reply began with a bang. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi exploded in the powerplay, accumulating 76 runs. Suryavanshi’s quick-fire 40 off 15 balls put immense pressure on Punjab, even though his dismissal slowed the momentum. Jaiswal continued his aggressive batting, reaching a rapid fifty before eventually falling. The middle order, however, faltered, failing to maintain the initial momentum. Sanju Samson and Ryan Parag couldn’t make significant contributions, leaving the team in a spot of bother.
Dhruv Jurel’s Lone Stand and Heartbreak Finish- Amidst the middle-order collapse, Dhruv Jurel once again showcased his importance to the team, playing a brilliant knock of 53 runs off 31 balls. He almost single-handedly took Rajasthan to the brink of victory, keeping the match alive until the final over. With 22 runs needed off the final six balls and Jurel at the crease, hopes were high. But Jurel’s dismissal for 53 ended Rajasthan’s dreams, leaving them stranded at 209/7, resulting in a thrilling 10-run defeat. Punjab Kings walked away with a hard-fought victory and two crucial points.
