OUT! Bowled. Jofra Archer to Ayush Badoni. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump moves in front flick, Missed (Leg Side). A strong batting performance from Lucknow Super Giants sees them power over the 200 mark to post a total of 220. The openers providing an explosive start in a 100-run partnership inside the first eight overs. Mitchell Marsh played exceptionally well, maintaining a rapid pace on the scoreboard. Josh Inglis also delivered a sensational performance, while Rishabh Pant added valuable runs towards the end of the innings, despite Marsh falling just short of his century in the final over. The Rajasthan Royals bowlers struggled to take wickets at crucial moments, allowing the LSG batters to dominate throughout the innings. Yash Raj Punja managed to secure two wickets. Now, let's get ready for the chase!
19.5
OUT! Run Out. Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, direct hit by Jaiswal. Bullseye throw from the captain.
19.4
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
19.3
APPEAL! Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, hit body for no runs, fielded by Jurel, appeal made for Caught. RR burns the review.
19.2
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
19.1
OUT! Run Out. Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed, by Jurel. Pant sacrificed his wicket.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Rajasthan Royals: 219/3 (rr 11.53)
18.6
Sushant Mishra to Mitchell Marsh. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
18.5
Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, bottom edge for 1 run, direct hit by Jurel.
18.4
SIX! Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Full toss, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
18.4
Wide Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
18.3
Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
18.2
Sushant Mishra to Mitchell Marsh. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run.
18.1
Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, inside edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
17.5
Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump moves in front flick, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Dubey.
17.4
Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
17.3
Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Full toss, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
17.2
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, inside edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
17.1
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 5 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Rajasthan Royals: 201/3 (rr 11.82)
16.6
FOUR! Sandeep Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Yorker, off stump deep in crease flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
16.5
Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
16.4
Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
16.3
Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, wide outside off stump deep in crease cutting, bottom edge for no runs, mis-fielded by Jurel.
16.2
SIX! Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Smacked into the stands.
16.1
Sandeep Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, middle stump down the track pulling, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.
FREE HIT. Brijesh Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
15.6
No ball Brijesh Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, middle stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to fine leg and it was a no ball.
15.6
Wide Brijesh Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Slower ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
15.5
Brijesh Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump down the track cutting, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
15.4
SIX! Brijesh Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
SIX! Shahbaz Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Rajasthan Royals complete a thrilling run chase to move into the play-off places with only one game remaining. The young sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, was to the fore once more, with a stunning performance, scoring 93 runs and hitting 10 sixes, getting off to a flying start alongside captain Yashasvi Jaiswal. After Jaiswal fell, Suryavanshi took control of the game with his powerful hitting. Dhruv Jurel also played an excellent innings, helping the team secure victory. The already eliminated LSG bowlers struggled to find a way back into the match, as Suryavanshi dominated their attack. The Royals know now a win in their final game will secure their top four place. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the Player of the Match.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Rajasthan Royals: 219/3 (rr 11.53)
18.6
Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Pooran.
18.5
Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Farooq.
18.4
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Pooran.
18.3
SIX! Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
18.2
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, shy attempt by Yadav.
18.1
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs.
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
17.5
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Pooran.
17.4
FOUR! Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
17.3
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Pooran.
17.2
Mayank Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
17.1
APPEAL! Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Badoni, appeal made for L.B.W. Sliding down the leg.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 5 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Rajasthan Royals: 201/3 (rr 11.82)
16.6
Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the back foot working, Played in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Pooran.
16.5
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
16.4
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to backward point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Badoni.
16.3
APPEAL! Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Rathi, appeal made for L.B.W. LSG lost the review.
16.2
Lhuan-dre Pretorius Run Out Ayush Badoni 7 (6)
OUT! Run Out. Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to backward point, direct hit by Badoni. Sharp hit from Ayush Badoni.
16.1
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, Played in the air under control to mid on for 2 runs.
15.5
Mohsin Khan to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
15.4
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
15.3
Mohsin Khan to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
15.2
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Rathi.
15.1
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Badoni.
Digvesh Rathi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Farooq.
14.5
Digvesh Rathi to Dhruv Jurel. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
14.4
Digvesh Rathi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Googly length ball, to leg on the back foot pulling, Played to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Farooq.
14.3
Digvesh Rathi to Dhruv Jurel. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run.
14.2
Digvesh Rathi to Dhruv Jurel. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Pooran.
OUT! Bowled. Jofra Archer to Ayush Badoni. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump moves in front flick, Missed (Leg Side). A strong batting performance from Lucknow Super Giants sees them power over the 200 mark to post a total of 220. The openers providing an explosive start in a 100-run partnership inside the first eight overs. Mitchell Marsh played exceptionally well, maintaining a rapid pace on the scoreboard. Josh Inglis also delivered a sensational performance, while Rishabh Pant added valuable runs towards the end of the innings, despite Marsh falling just short of his century in the final over. The Rajasthan Royals bowlers struggled to take wickets at crucial moments, allowing the LSG batters to dominate throughout the innings. Yash Raj Punja managed to secure two wickets. Now, let's get ready for the chase!
OUT! Run Out. Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, direct hit by Jaiswal. Bullseye throw from the captain.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
APPEAL! Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, hit body for no runs, fielded by Jurel, appeal made for Caught. RR burns the review.
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
OUT! Run Out. Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed, by Jurel. Pant sacrificed his wicket.
Sushant Mishra to Mitchell Marsh. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, bottom edge for 1 run, direct hit by Jurel.
SIX! Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Full toss, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Wide Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Sushant Mishra to Mitchell Marsh. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run.
Sushant Mishra to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, inside edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump moves in front flick, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Dubey.
Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Full toss, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Rishabh Pant. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, inside edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
FOUR! Sandeep Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Yorker, off stump deep in crease flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, wide outside off stump deep in crease cutting, bottom edge for no runs, mis-fielded by Jurel.
SIX! Sandeep Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Smacked into the stands.
Sandeep Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, middle stump down the track pulling, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.
FREE HIT. Brijesh Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
No ball Brijesh Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Full toss, middle stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to fine leg and it was a no ball.
Wide Brijesh Sharma to Mitchell Marsh. Slower ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
Brijesh Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump down the track cutting, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
SIX! Brijesh Sharma to Rishabh Pant. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
SIX! Shahbaz Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Rajasthan Royals complete a thrilling run chase to move into the play-off places with only one game remaining. The young sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, was to the fore once more, with a stunning performance, scoring 93 runs and hitting 10 sixes, getting off to a flying start alongside captain Yashasvi Jaiswal. After Jaiswal fell, Suryavanshi took control of the game with his powerful hitting. Dhruv Jurel also played an excellent innings, helping the team secure victory. The already eliminated LSG bowlers struggled to find a way back into the match, as Suryavanshi dominated their attack. The Royals know now a win in their final game will secure their top four place. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the Player of the Match.
Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Pooran.
Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Farooq.
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Pooran.
SIX! Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, shy attempt by Yadav.
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs.
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Pooran.
FOUR! Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Pooran.
Mayank Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
APPEAL! Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Badoni, appeal made for L.B.W. Sliding down the leg.
Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the back foot working, Played in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Pooran.
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to backward point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Badoni.
APPEAL! Prince Yadav to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Rathi, appeal made for L.B.W. LSG lost the review.
OUT! Run Out. Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to backward point, direct hit by Badoni. Sharp hit from Ayush Badoni.
Prince Yadav to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, Played in the air under control to mid on for 2 runs.
Mohsin Khan to Dhruv Jurel. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohsin Khan to Dhruv Jurel. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Rathi.
Mohsin Khan to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Badoni.
Digvesh Rathi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Farooq.
Digvesh Rathi to Dhruv Jurel. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Digvesh Rathi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Googly length ball, to leg on the back foot pulling, Played to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Farooq.
Digvesh Rathi to Dhruv Jurel. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run.
Digvesh Rathi to Dhruv Jurel. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Pooran.