IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR: Rajasthan avoid a scare; chase 148 in a last-over thriller

Rajasthan Royals avoided a score on Saturday as they edged out Punjab Kings in a last-over thriller to return to winning ways after a loss in the previous outing.

Sanju Samson's decision to put Punjab into bat seemed to be the right call as the hosts managed 147/8. Impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma was the top-run scorer with a fiery 31.

Rajasthan didn't lose any wickets in the powerplay overs and Yashasvi Jaiswal too found some form but a slow knock of 24 off 31 balls by Tanush Kotian opened the door a little for Punjab.

Scoreboard pressure got on to the Royals as they lost quick wickets and were reduced to 115/5, with 34 still required off the last 3 overs.

Arshdeep Singh needed to defend 10 runs in the last over and despite two dot balls to begin with, Shimron Hetmyer kept his cool and won a thriller with just 1 ball to spare.

He remained unbeaten on a 10-ball-27 and helped the Royals win their 5th game in 6 outings. Punjab on the other hand have low lost 2 games in a row.