OUT! Caught. Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Short, down leg side deep in crease pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Maharaj. That brings the first innings to a close. Punjab Kings has managed to score a decent total on the board. Ashutosh Sharma played a crucial role in boosting the team's score towards the end. Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan bowled economically and took two wickets each. Stay tuned for the second innings and the run chase.
19.5
Trent Boult to Harpreet Brar. Full toss, off stump moves in front Scoop, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sen.
19.4
Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Full toss, off stump deep in crease pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kotian.
19.3
Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
19.2
FOUR! Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
19.1
Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved for no runs, fielded by Samson.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 10 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Rajasthan Royals: 138/7 (rr 7.26)
18.6
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
18.5
SIX! Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
18.4
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 2 runs, fielded by Powell.
18.3
SIX! Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
18.2
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg for 2 runs, dropped catch by Samson, fielded by Jurel. Definitely, Samson is not happy.
18.1
Avesh Khan to Harpreet Brar. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Harpreet Brar. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Kotian.
17.5
OUT! Run Out. Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kotian, direct hit by Samson. A smart work from Samson to dismiss Livingstone for 21.
17.4
SIX! Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
17.3
Yuzvendra Chahal to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Sen.
17.2
FREE HIT. Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, inside edge to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
17.2
No ball Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) and it was a no ball, fielded by Samson.
17.1
Yuzvendra Chahal to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Avesh Khan to Liam Livingstone. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
16.5
FOUR! Avesh Khan to Liam Livingstone. Half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
16.4
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Kotian, fielded by Das.
16.3
Avesh Khan to Liam Livingstone. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
16.2
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Das.
16.1
OUT! Caught. Avesh Khan to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Das. Avesh gets his man.
End of Over 16
Over 16. 6 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Rajasthan Royals: 105/3 (rr 6.56)
15.6
SIX! Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
15.5
FOUR! Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
15.4
Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short leg for no runs.
15.3
Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
15.2
Kuldeep Sen to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Kotian.
SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. It was an exciting thriller that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. In the end, Rajasthan Royals managed to win by three wickets, thus returning to their winning ways. Shimron Hetmyer played an exceptional innings, which helped his side to cross the line. On the other hand, Sam Curran and Kagiso Rabada bowled brilliantly, picking up two wickets each. Shimron Hetmyer is the Player of the Match.
19.4
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Curran.
19.3
SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Half volley, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
19.2
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, inside edge to silly point for no runs.
19.1
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 10 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Rajasthan Royals: 138/7 (rr 7.26)
18.6
કેશવ મહારાજ c Liam Livingstone b Sam Curran 1 (2)
OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Keshav Maharaj. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Livingstone. Another one bites the dust.
18.5
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
18.4
Sam Curran to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
18.3
રોવમેન પૉવેલ c Jitesh Sharma b Sam Curran 11 (5)
OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Rovman Powell. Short, to leg on the front foot pulling, top edge, caught by Sharma. Curran gets a crucial wicket in a critical moment.
18.2
FOUR! Sam Curran to Rovman Powell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
18.1
FOUR! Sam Curran to Rovman Powell. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
SIX! Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
17.5
FOUR! Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
17.4
Harshal Patel to Rovman Powell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
17.3
Harshal Patel to Rovman Powell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Rabada.
17.2
ધ્રુવ ચંદ જુરેલ c Shashank Singh b Harshal Patel 6 (11)
OUT! Caught. Harshal Patel to Dhruv Jurel. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Singh. Shashank takes a stunner.
17.1
Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Taide.
APPEAL! Arshdeep Singh to Dhruv Jurel. Back of a length, down leg side backing away Steer, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Sharma, appeal made for Caught. Good review from Jurel.
16.5
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
16.4
રિયાન પરાગ c Kagiso Rabada b Arshdeep Singh 23 (18)
OUT! Caught. Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Rabada. Big blow for RR.
16.3
Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to fine leg for 2 runs.
16.2
SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over third man for 6 runs.
16.1
Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
End of Over 16
Over 16. 6 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Rajasthan Royals: 105/3 (rr 6.56)
15.6
Sam Curran to Riyan Parag. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Livingstone.
15.5
Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, inside edge to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
15.4
Sam Curran to Riyan Parag. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Livingstone. Rare drop catch from Livingstone.
15.3
Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Patel.
15.2
Sam Curran to Riyan Parag. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
15.1
Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Harpreet Brar to Riyan Parag. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Singh.
OUT! Caught. Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Short, down leg side deep in crease pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Maharaj. That brings the first innings to a close. Punjab Kings has managed to score a decent total on the board. Ashutosh Sharma played a crucial role in boosting the team's score towards the end. Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan bowled economically and took two wickets each. Stay tuned for the second innings and the run chase.
Trent Boult to Harpreet Brar. Full toss, off stump moves in front Scoop, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sen.
Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Full toss, off stump deep in crease pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kotian.
Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
FOUR! Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Trent Boult to Ashutosh Sharma. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
SIX! Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 2 runs, fielded by Powell.
SIX! Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg for 2 runs, dropped catch by Samson, fielded by Jurel. Definitely, Samson is not happy.
Avesh Khan to Harpreet Brar. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Harpreet Brar. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Kotian.
OUT! Run Out. Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kotian, direct hit by Samson. A smart work from Samson to dismiss Livingstone for 21.
SIX! Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Sen.
FREE HIT. Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, inside edge to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
No ball Yuzvendra Chahal to Ashutosh Sharma. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) and it was a no ball, fielded by Samson.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Avesh Khan to Liam Livingstone. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Boult.
FOUR! Avesh Khan to Liam Livingstone. Half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Kotian, fielded by Das.
Avesh Khan to Liam Livingstone. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
Avesh Khan to Ashutosh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Das.
OUT! Caught. Avesh Khan to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Das. Avesh gets his man.
SIX! Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
FOUR! Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short leg for no runs.
Kuldeep Sen to Liam Livingstone. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Kuldeep Sen to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Kotian.
SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. It was an exciting thriller that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. In the end, Rajasthan Royals managed to win by three wickets, thus returning to their winning ways. Shimron Hetmyer played an exceptional innings, which helped his side to cross the line. On the other hand, Sam Curran and Kagiso Rabada bowled brilliantly, picking up two wickets each. Shimron Hetmyer is the Player of the Match.
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Curran.
SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Half volley, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, inside edge to silly point for no runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Keshav Maharaj. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Livingstone. Another one bites the dust.
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sam Curran to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Rovman Powell. Short, to leg on the front foot pulling, top edge, caught by Sharma. Curran gets a crucial wicket in a critical moment.
FOUR! Sam Curran to Rovman Powell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Sam Curran to Rovman Powell. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
SIX! Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
FOUR! Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Harshal Patel to Rovman Powell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Harshal Patel to Rovman Powell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Rabada.
OUT! Caught. Harshal Patel to Dhruv Jurel. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Singh. Shashank takes a stunner.
Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Taide.
APPEAL! Arshdeep Singh to Dhruv Jurel. Back of a length, down leg side backing away Steer, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Sharma, appeal made for Caught. Good review from Jurel.
Arshdeep Singh to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
OUT! Caught. Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Rabada. Big blow for RR.
Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to fine leg for 2 runs.
SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over third man for 6 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Riyan Parag. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Sam Curran to Riyan Parag. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Livingstone.
Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, inside edge to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Sam Curran to Riyan Parag. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Livingstone. Rare drop catch from Livingstone.
Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Patel.
Sam Curran to Riyan Parag. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Harpreet Brar to Riyan Parag. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Singh.