The most exciting match of the season was held in Guwahati, which is hosting the IPL matches for the first time. In the eighth match of IPL 2023, Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 runs off the last ball. First the batting of skipper Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh.
The most exciting match of the season was held in Guwahati, which is hosting the IPL matches for the first time. In the eighth match of IPL 2023, Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 runs off the last ball. First, captain Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh’s blistering batting, then Nathan Ellis’ game-changing spell saw Punjab register their second consecutive win of the season. Rajasthan needed 16 runs in the last over to win. All-rounder Sam Karan bowled brilliantly and won his team. Coming into the ring with a huge target of 198 runs set by Punjab, Rajasthan scored only 192 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Captain Sanju Samson (42), Shimron Hetmeyer (36) and Dhruv Jurel (32 not out) fought but Rajasthan could not be defeated. Punjab bowler Nathan Ellis took 4 wickets and played a vital role in Punjab’s victory. He was awarded Player of the Match.
Rajasthan did not get off to a good start in chasing the target. Yashaswi (11) hit a six on the first ball of the innings but could not stay at the crease for long. Ashwin, who came as another opener, turned back as a duckout. With this, the entire burden fell on Captain Samson and Butler. But Buttler (19) also got out early and Devdutt Padikkal (21) played slowly and the run rate increased hugely. Ryan Parag (20), Hetmeyer (36) and Dhruv Jurel (32 not out) shone but could not win the team. Earlier, Punjab batted strongly. Captain Shikhar Dhawan (86 runs not out in 56 balls; 9 fours, 3 sixes) and Prabhsimran Singh (60 runs in 34 balls; 7 fours, 3 sixes) exploded. Jitesh Sharma (27 off 16 balls) played aggressively at the end and gave Punjab a huge score.
A 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐥𝐥 victory! 👑
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 5, 2023
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