RR Win By 50 Runs | PBKS vs RR Highlights of IPL 2025: Jofra Archer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag Help Rajasthan Royals Secure Consecutive Victory

That's It! After Suryansh Shedge was dismissed, the game was more or less done but the dismissal of Marco Jansen sealed it. Shashank Singh remained unbeaten on one end with Lockie Ferguson on the other end. First loss for Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals are back in the fray after a very poor start to the season. Jofra Archer has been sensational and kind of nailed the game in the first over. PBKS have to introspect where they went wrong and RR will be happy to get another win. 

Out! Two wickets in two balls and the game turns on its head. First Glenn Maxwell foes for a big shot over long off but fails to clear it off Maheesh Theekshana. Next ball Nehal Wadhera tries to drag Wanindu Hasaranga from outside off and Dhruv Jurel runs in from deep mid-wicket to take a stunner. PBKS has a job in hand now. Nehal Wadhera c Dhruv Jurel b Hasaranga 62(41) and Maxwell c Jaiswal b Theekshana 30(21).

Fifty! Nehal Wadhera is playing a brilliant knock here. Got dropped early on and since then absolutely dominated spin along the way. Takes on Wanindu Hasaranga and deposits into the stand and at the same time completes his half-century. 

Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell have looked positive in the crease so far. Both batters are rotating the strike and are picking up the odd boundary. Rajasthan bowlers need to grip their lengths, otherwise, Maxwell and Wadhera are known for their aggressive gameplay.

After losing the first four wickets inside the first 10 overs, Punjab Kings are banking on Glenn Maxwell and Nehal Wadhera. The duo are known for their aggressive gameplay. The host will want them to stick around in the middle and build a strong partnership. So that they can get close to chasing the 206-run target.

The impact player of the Rajasthan Royals has made an impact in the match. Kumar Kartikeya strikes on his first delivery as he removes Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh. The host are losing their plot in the big run chase. Prabhsimran Singh c Wanindu Hasaranga b Kumar Kartikeya 17(16)

Rajasthan Royals are on top after taking three huge wickets of the Punjab Kings. Jofra Archer's double-wicket over provided a good start, whereas Sandeep Sharma also joined the party, which has helped them to grip the match more. The host needs to rebuild their innings.

Out! A superb catch by Sandeep Sharma on his follow-through as Marcus Stoinis departs after scoring one run. It was a good length delivery, and Stoinis punched it straight back towards the bowler. PBKS are in a spot of bother. Marcus Stoinis c and b Sandeep Sharma 1(7)

Out! What a dramatic over from Jofra Archer. First ball, he gets it to seam off the deck a touch to clean up Priyansh Arya. Then Shreyas Iyer strikes him clean for two boundaries. Then Archer pushed him back with a bouncer and next ball Shreyas Iyer tries to make room to go over the offside and Archer rattles his stumps again. Shreyas Iyer b Jofra Archer 10(5).

Good last over for RR and they have breached 200 for the first time at this venue. Shreyas Iyer gave the last over to Marcus Stonis and both Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel has managed to get some boundaries taking the total to a competitive place. Shimron Hetmyer was dismissed in the last over but RR didn't bog down and now they have an option to bring in a bowler as the impact sub. 

Oh drama. Riyan Parag desperately looks to tee off here. Gets the hold of Marco Jansen for two boundaries and then mishits it into the air. Marco Jansen settles under but still couldn't grab it. Riyan Parag gets a life and it can be a crucial moment in the game. 

Out! Rajasthan Royals have entered a phase which is tricky. Yashasvi Jaiswal was looking good but he got beaten by Lockie Ferguson's knuckle ball which knocked over his stumps and then Marco Jansen forced Nitish Rana to slash hard with Glenn Maxwell taking a good catch in the deep. Riyan Parag has a task in hand now. Nitish Rana c Maxwell b Marco Jansen 12(7) and Jaiswal b Ferguson 67(45).

Out! Big wicket for Punjab Kings. They get their first breakthrough after 10 overs and it is the captain. It was the time when they needed to accelerate and it is at that point Sanju Samson hits one straight to the hands of the mid off fielder. He was looking to tee off here and will be disappointed. Samson c Shreyas Iyer b Ferguson 38(26).

Despite starting well, Rajasthan Royals couldn't extend their start in the sixth over due to solid bowling from Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell bowled tight lines according to the field and Sanju Samson didn't find timing. They avoided additional risk and played out Maxwell. Still a steady start for RR. 

The pitch has looked fresh, Arshdeep Singh has been swinging the ball but unlike the first two matches Yashasvi Jaiswal has looked composed and looked to get a stable but solid start. 

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sandeep Sharma.

Toss Update: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first. 

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