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Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL 2025 final, ending their long title drought with standout performances from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya.

IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru crowned IPL champions

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL 2025 final, ending their long title drought with standout performances from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Virat Kohli washed away 18 years of hurt and disappointment on a dream Tuesday night, conquering Punjab Kings by six runs to lift their maiden Indian Premier League title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The final turned out to be a battle of nerves and RCB certainly channelled their years of disappointment and pain to come back roaring in the contest and seal a commanding victory.
A partisan crowd did not give up on RCB even as they struggled to find the flourish with the bat and ended up posting a total of 190/9 with superstar Kohli making a laborious 35-ball 43.
At the break, RCB&rsquo;s total did not look enough but a persistent effort from their bowlers made the scoreboard pressure ultimately work in their favour.
With 29 needed off the final over, RCB's win was sealed when Josh Hazlewood bowled the second dot ball on the trot. Shashank Singh struck a valiant 61 not out off 30 balls (3x4s, 6x6s), but his effort came far too late as Punjab Kings ended at 184 for seven.
Josh Hazlewood provided the first breakthrough, Krunal Pandya bowled a dream spell of 4-0-17-2 in a summit clash but it was Romario Shepherd&rsquo;s dismissal of PBKS&rsquo; gun captain Shreyas Iyer that finally indicated which way the game was headed.
All it took was an innocuous delivery outside off to see the back of the most dangerous batter in the final as Iyer, coming off a terrific knock in Qualifier 2, edged it behind off Shepherd and walked back with his head dropped.
Josh Inglis (39 off 23 balls, 1x4s, 4x6s) made every opportunity count when it came to hitting towards midwicket but Pandya had him caught at long-on in the 13th over.
Thereafter, every dot ball drew appreciation from fans and they were at their loudest when RCB legend AB de Villiers appeared on the big screen on the ground, and also when PBKS were mathematically knocked out.
Desperate to strike early, RCB needed something special and Phil Salt produced a brilliant effort in the deep when Priyansh Arya (24) lifted the ball off Hazlewood in the fifth over.
Salt made a dash from deep square leg to his right and took the catch reverse cupped and threw the ball up in the air as he hurtled past the ropes. He recovered quickly to get inside the field and take a stunning catch.
Punjab&rsquo;s impact sub Prabhsimran Singh (26 off 22 balls) succumbed to pressure even as his side made 52/1 in the powerplay.
Bhuvneshwar shut the doors on Punjab when he dismissed Nehal Wadhera (15) and Marcus Stoinis (6) in a span of three deliveries in the 17th over and thereon, RCB&rsquo;s triumph was only a formality.
Earlier, RCB huffed and puffed to 190 for nine after their batters failed to press matters on what remained a conducive wicket.
While RCB were not only a tad conservative in the big final, luck also did not favour the fourth-time finalists chasing their maiden trophy a great deal, as each of their batters perished after getting a start.
And there were no fireworks on the night of the big final as Kohli, looking to anchor the innings the way he has done in the past, perished after his laborious effort in the middle.
Kohli struck a mere three fours &mdash; two after the ninth over &mdash; as he got his 43 runs off 35 balls at 122.85.
RCB&rsquo;s slowing down post the powerplay, in which they scored 55/1, also saw their batters farming the strike rather than taking initiative to aim for big overs with only 42 runs coming between overs 6-11.
Salt&rsquo;s early exit had a major impact on how RCB&rsquo;s innings progressed thereon but none of the following batters including Mayank Agarawal (24), Rajat Patidar (26) and Liam Livingstone (25) could convert their starts.
The lanky Jamieson a huge impact, not only finding the right lengths and variations to keep a lid on the batters but also accounting for three key batters to push RCB back further.
In the second over, after Salt smacked him for a four over mid-on, he had the RCB opener caught off Iyer and in the 11th, after Rajat Patidar hit him for a six over mid-off, Jamieson bowled a superb slow yorker which pinned the batter in front of the wickets.
Jamieson&rsquo;s numbers were spoiled to some extent in the 17th over when Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s) clobbered a couple of sixes and Livingstone one to collect 23 off it.
But once again, Jamieson ended it by trapping Livingstone leg-before off a full toss.
India star Arshdeep Singh accounted for Krunal Pandya (4), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1) and Romario Shepherd (17) in the final over.&nbsp;

The 18th IPL final at Narendra Modi Stadium features Virat Kohli aiming for his maiden IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings in their first-ever final, setting the stage for a thrilling T20 showdown.

IPL 2025: RCB and Virat Kohli's 18-year wait meets Punjab Kings' tenacity as IPL set to crown new winner

The 18th IPL final at Narendra Modi Stadium features Virat Kohli aiming for his maiden IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings in their first-ever final, setting the stage for a thrilling T20 showdown.

Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay hands on an IPL Trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings when the 18th season finale of the world's biggest T20 league unfolds at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
The summit could witness a thousands of fans donning jersey No.18 to support Kohli, who is in an IPL final for a fourth time overall.
The sentiments of the fans would indeed run high given it will be Kohli's last appearance on the cricket field for a while, having recently retired from Test cricket and India's next ODI assignment a few months away.
Parting ways with issues that plagued their previous campaigns, RCB have been clinical all the way through, coming into the final with an eight-wicket hammering of Punjab in a one-sided Qualifier 1.
Kohli (614 runs) has gone about his business like every other year, piling up runs at the top and continuing to lay platforms but where it has made the difference for RCB is that there's a lot more substance to their batting beyond the superstar.
Kohli has not been the only one to carry the focus and attention this year, rather he has quietly gone about his business in fortifying for RCB.
Phil Salt is a perfect foil for the Indian superstar who goes all-out in his attack, while Mayank Agarwal, skipper Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma are the trusted lieutenants of that batting line-up.
Since he has missed RCB's last two games, it remains to be seen if Tim David is fit for this contest as he forms a vital death overs batting pair with another burly hitter in Romario Shepherd.
Like Kohli in their batting, the calm and composed Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets) has been at the helm of RCB's rise and the fourth highest wicket-taker and the Australian would want to add more to move up the ladder in one last game.
On their part, stung by that crushing defeat in their homeground at Mullanpur, Iyer's Kings showed no scars from that defeat as they knocked out five-time winners Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to reach their first final after 11 years.
It's only fitting that PBKS and RCB, who finished at the top two positions respectively after a gruelling 70-match league round, have a crack at the trophy which has eluded them from the time the competition began.
Perennial finishers in the second half of the 10-team points table, Punjab Kings have staged a sensational turnaround with two dogged personalities in captain Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting at the helm.
For Iyer (603 runs), a second consecutive appearance in an IPL final after winning it last year with Kolkata Knight Riders speaks volumes about his capabilities as a leader who marshals his troops as good as any other in the format.
It is, therefore, not a surprise to see Iyer being the only cricketer in the 18-year history of the tournament to have led three different teams in IPL finals, with Delhi Capitals being the third.
Iyer's perseverance is not the only quality that stands out for the 30-year-old Punjab captain but also the fact that he remains as hungry to win this IPL as he was when he began the journey with the franchise a few months ago.
In Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Priyansh Arya and Shashank Singh, Iyer has adequate support to hold his fort staunchly and even lead aggressive attacks on the opposition camp.
Punjab's bowling, without Marcus Jansen, did look a little depleted but having managed to keep a lid on Mumbai Indians' for the entirely of an innings on a batting-friendly wicket tells that there is more to it than what has been perceived.
Yuzvendra Chahal is still dealing with a hand injury and was not at his absolute best in the Qualifier 2 but Punjab would need him to fire against his former franchise.
While there are no predictions of rains impacting the contest, an additional hour to the playtime extending the duration to 120 minutes and having a reserve day in the final are the measures in place to ensure the contest is completed.
Teams (from): 
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, Yash Dayal.
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Mitch Owen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey, Kyle Jamieson.
Match starts at 7:30pm IST.&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans face Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 opener at Narendra Modi Stadium. Under Shubman Gill, GT aims for victory with new signings and strategic prep.

Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings: IPL 2025 Opener Preview

The IPL 2025 opener features Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad's iconic stadium. Titans look to reclaim glory under Shubman Gill's leadership, showcasing fresh signings and strategic readiness against Punjab's challenges.

Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings: IPL 2025 opener highlights

Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, face Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 opener. With new signings and strategic preparations, GT aims for victory at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Gujarat Titans (GT) are gearing up to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign with a match against Punjab Kings at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad this Tuesday.
After clinching the IPL title in 2022 and finishing as runners-up in 2023, the Titans experienced a slump, ending the 2024 season in seventh place.
Now, under the leadership of captain Shubman Gill, they aim to launch their latest campaign with a victory. Facing them are the unpredictable Punjab Kings, who promise to deliver a challenging encounter.
Parthiv Patel, GT's assistant coach, expressed confidence in the team's ability to handle the threat posed by the Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer and coached by Ricky Ponting. "We believe in simplicity, understanding the conditions, and responding to the situation.
That will be our approach," Patel shared in response to a query from NDTV during a media interaction. Recognizing Punjab's strength on paper and their new leadership dynamics, Patel emphasized the importance of executing GT's strategies effectively.
Patel highlighted the meticulous preparation undertaken by the team. "We've conducted extensive preparations, including two five-day training camps in Surat, which offered excellent facilities.
The players have put in the work, particularly focusing on batting practice," he noted. The team then moved to Ahmedabad, where they have been training since March 10 and have played practice matches. "We've maintained a low profile on social media, but we&rsquo;re ready and well-prepared for the IPL," Patel affirmed.
In strategic moves during the mega auction, GT bolstered their squad by signing Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada. They also retained key players like Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, and Rahul Tewatia, ensuring a balanced mix of talent and experience.
As the IPL 2025 journey begins, all eyes will be on the Titans to see if they can reclaim their former glory and outmaneuver the ever-unpredictable Punjab Kings.

Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings for the 2025 IPL season. Known for his leadership with previous franchises, Iyer aims to lead PBKS to their maiden IPL title, with the support of coach Ricky Ponting.

Shreyas Iyer appointed as Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings for the 2025 IPL season. Known for his leadership with previous franchises, Iyer aims to lead PBKS to their maiden IPL title, with the support of coach Ricky Ponting.

Shreyas Iyer, the stylish Indian batter, has been named the captain of Punjab Kings for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Known for his dynamic batting, Iyer was the second most expensive player in the previous IPL auction, with Punjab Kings securing his services for ₹26.75 crore.
The announcement was made on the popular reality show Big Boss, where Iyer was accompanied by teammates Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh. Expressing his excitement, Iyer shared his gratitude for the trust shown by the franchise. 
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"I am honoured that the team has reposed its faith in me. I am looking forward to working again with coach [Ricky] Ponting&hellip; The team looks strong, with a great mix of potential and proven performers. I hope to repay the faith shown by the management to deliver our maiden title," Iyer told ESPNCricinfo.
Iyer&rsquo;s Leadership Journey in IPL: Iyer's IPL career began with Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) in 2015. In 2018, he was handed the captaincy and led the team to three consecutive playoff finishes, including a runner-up finish in 2020.
With 70 matches as captain across two franchises, Iyer has achieved 38 wins, 29 losses, and 2 draws. His leadership was instrumental in guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title last year.
During his time with DC, Iyer&rsquo;s leadership, combined with his collaboration with coach Ricky Ponting, transformed the franchise into a force to be reckoned with. Punjab Kings are now banking on this proven partnership to bring success to the team.
"Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven capabilities as captain will enable the team to deliver. I have enjoyed my time with Iyer in the past in IPL, and I look forward to working with him again. With his leadership and the talent in the squad, I am excited about the seasons ahead," said Ponting, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Prabhsimran Singh asserted that the team's atmosphere is very good, despite the losses they have faced. 


Atmosphere within the team is good, asserts Prabhsimran Singh after PBKS' historic win over KKR | IPL

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Prabhsimran Singh asserted that the team's atmosphere is very good, despite the losses they have faced.&nbsp;

Prabhsimran Singh's 20-ball 54 along with a 93-run partnership with Jonny Bairstow was monumental in a record run-chase for the Punjab Kings versus Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.&nbsp; Singh was the victim of an unfortunate run-out even as the batter look set to take his team over the finish line.&nbsp; The Shashank Singh-Jonny Bairstow duo managed to clinch victory with 8 balls to spare, Punjab's first in many games after several close-call finishes not in their favour.&nbsp; Speaking at the post-match press conference, Prabhsimran Singh asserted that the team's atmosphere is very good, despite the losses they have faced.&nbsp; 'Obviously when you lose close games, you feel (upset). We have Shikhar (Dhawan) paaji, head coach (Trevor Bayliss), and Sanjay (Bangar) bhai is also around, they all motivate us because they are aware about how capable our team and that if we bat well, we will definitely win. So, the atmosphere is not bad, it's good,' Singh told reporters.&nbsp;

The Kings, bolstered by Jonny Bairstow's century and Shashank Singh's quickfire, completed 262 runs with 8 balls to spare. 


Reactions pour in after Punjab Kings' record run-chase in T20s vs Kolkata Knight Riders | IPL

The Kings, bolstered by Jonny Bairstow's century and Shashank Singh's quickfire, completed 262 runs with 8 balls to spare.&nbsp;

Punjab Kings did the unthinkable on Friday when they upstaged hosts Kolkata Knight Riders to create history with the highest successful run-chase in T20 cricket history.&nbsp; The Kings, bolstered by Jonny Bairstow's century and Shashank Singh's quickfire, completed 262 runs with 8 balls to spare.&nbsp; It marked a special victory for Punjab as wishes and praises poured in for the team.&nbsp; It began with the stand-in skipper himself. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Sam Curran likened this new brand of cricket with baseball.&nbsp; 'Very pleasing. Most importantly the win, cricket has turned to baseball isn't it? We're delighted with the two points,' The Englishman said with a smile.&nbsp; Curran added, 'We had a tough few weeks as a team. Forget about the scores, we deserved this victory.'&nbsp; After Prabhsimran Singh laid the base for the massive chase, Rilee Rossouw departed early on but Jonny Bairstow then anchored himself as he was joined by Punjab's find of the season, Shashank Singh.&nbsp; Heaping praises on the batter was former SRH bowling coach Dale Steyn, 'I couldn&rsquo;t be happier for Shashank! He was with us at SRH a few years ago, such a hard worker, a great team guy, gives it his all and always has a smile on his face.'&nbsp;
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I couldn&rsquo;t be happier for Shashank! He was with us at SRH a few years ago, such a hard worker, a great team guy, gives it his all and always has a smile on his face. Well done my friend! So well deserved 👏
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This is outrageous!
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How much is enough? It is a boundary that is pushed forward everyday.
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&ldquo;Save the bowlers&rdquo; someone plsss 🆘🆘🆘 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvsPBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvsPBKS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2024</a>
&mdash; Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1783905734389809315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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As Punjab Kings lost yet another match at home, they now need to win all remaining games to stay alive in the competition.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs GT: Gujarat Titans hand Punjab Kings their 6th loss in 7 games

Gujarat Titans returned to winning ways on Sunday as they beat the Punjab Kings by 3 wickets to hand them their 6th loss in 7 games.

As Punjab Kings lost yet another match at home, they now need to win all remaining games to stay alive in the competition.

Gujarat Titans returned to winning ways on Sunday as they beat the Punjab Kings by 3 wickets to hand them their 6th loss in 7 games.
Sam Curran's decision to bat first was a little questionable but the home side racked up 52 runs for the opening wicket.
However, Punjab lost their way once the spinners came on to bowl. Sai Kishore was the pick of the bowlers as he rattled PBKS with 4 wickets.
Only 2 wickets went to pacers as the hosts were bundled out for a mere 142.
In reply, GT lost Wriddhiman Saha early but Shubman Gill steadied the innings with a gritty 35.
Gujarat had a mini batting collapse and lost half their side with 103 runs on the board.
But it was Iceman Rahul Tewatia once again who carried his side over the finish line with an unbeaten 36 in the last over.
As Punjab Kings lost yet another match at home, they now need to win all remaining games to stay alive in the competition.

A significant concern for Mumbai is the form and role of captain Hardik Pandya, particularly in the bowling department where his economy rate stands at a worrying 12.

IPL 2024: PBKS vs MI preview - Punjab vs Mumbai head-to-head record, team changes, weather, probable XI

Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians - 2 teams languishing in the bottom half with just 4 points from 6 games. 
All eyes will be on Hardik Pandya amid widespread criticism of his bowling and captaincy.

Here's all you need to know about #PBKSvMI encounter in #IPL2024

IPL 2024: PBKS vs MI preview - Form guide, head-to-head record, team changes, weather, probable XI

<h2>A significant concern for Mumbai is the form and role of captain Hardik Pandya, particularly in the bowling department where his economy rate stands at a worrying 12.</h2>

On Thursday evening in IPL 2024, the Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians will clash in a pivotal match, with both teams aiming to revive their flagging seasons. Positioned at the bottom half of the league standings, the two squads are separated by mere decimal points in their Net Run Rate, with Punjab slightly ahead due to a marginally better rate of -0.218, placing them just one spot above Mumbai, who sit at -0.234.
This season has been challenging for both teams, as each has suffered four defeats in their first six games. The added pressure from recent losses in their last matches will surely intensify their efforts to secure a much-needed victory. For Punjab, the task is made more daunting with the absence of their regular captain, Dhawan, who is sidelined for 'seven to 10 days' due to a shoulder injury, further complicating their campaign.
Despite these challenges, Punjab has seen some positive performances, particularly from lesser-known players like Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. Both have consistently stepped up to compensate for the top order's failures, showcasing resilience and skill when batting lower down the order.
However, concerns remain about the form of some key players, including Prabhsimran Singh, who has scored 119 runs across six matches, averaging just 19.83. The pressure is also mounting on Jitesh Sharma, who has accumulated only 106 runs at an average of 17.66, especially with World Cup squad selections looming.
On the bowling front, Punjab will need to find more support for their international stars, Sam Curran and Kagiso Rabada, who have taken 8 and 9 wickets respectively. The domestic pair of Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel has struggled, often proving costly against opposing batters.
Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are aware of their potential to change their fortunes, needing a unified team effort to achieve consistency. Their brief respite from losses with two home wins against Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore was disrupted by a defeat to Chennai Super Kings, despite a century from Rohit Sharma. This inconsistency has forced them back to strategizing anew.
A significant concern for Mumbai is the form and role of captain Hardik Pandya, particularly in the bowling department where his economy rate stands at a worrying 12. His teammates Gerald Coetzee and Akash Madhwal have also been expensive, conceding over ten runs an over.
In terms of batting, Pandya&rsquo;s inability to anchor or finish innings has been a setback. Moreover, the hostile reception he has received at various stadiums this season could be impacting his performance.
For Mumbai, the form of key players like Rohit and Ishan Kishan will be critical, while Suryakumar Yadav has shown inconsistency but if the World No. 1 T20 batter comes to the party, no ground will be big enough to stop the carnage.
Team News
Punjab skipper Shikhar Dhawan will miss this game due to a shoulder injury, while Jonny Bairstow could make way for Rilee Rossouw, having made just 96 runs in his 6 matches. On the other hand, Mumbai might go in with an unchanged XI, despite losing the last game to CSK by 20 runs.
Head-to-Head record
Historically, the Punjab vs Mumbai game has been a close contest, with little to choose between their head-to-head record. The two teams have faced each other 31 times, with Mumbai leading the count with 16 wins to Punjab's 15. However, Punjab have won 3 out of their last 5 contests.
Weather Report It should be a relatively cooler evening in Mullanpur, with temperatures expected to range between 25-28&deg;C. There's a 10% chance of rain as well but in all likelihood, we will get a full game.
Probable XIs
PBKS Probable XI: Rilee Rossouw, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada (Impact sub: Ashutosh Sharma)
MI Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal (Impact sub: Suryakumar Yadav)
Full squads:
Punjab Kings squad: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Tanay Thyagarajan, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
Mumbai Indians squad: Ishan Kishan(wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Tilak Varma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal, Dewald Brevis, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Harvik Desai, Piyush Chawla, Kwena Maphaka, Shams Mulani, Luke Wood, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Nuwan Thushara, Anshul Kamboj
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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.

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 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.

PBKS fell just 2 runs short of the target as Punjab was handed their 3rd loss in 4 games. SRH on the other hand have now won 2 in a row.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs SRH: Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma fight hard but SRH edge out PBKS

Lightning doesn't strike the same place twice but it almost did on Tuesday as Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma almost did the unthinkable and took PBKS over the finish line but SRH edged them out by just 2 runs.

PBKS fell just 2 runs short of the target as Punjab was handed their 3rd loss in 4 games. SRH on the other hand have now won 2 in a row.

Lightning doesn't strike the same place twice but it almost did on Tuesday as Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma almost did the unthinkable and took Punjab Kings over the finish line but the Sunrisers Hyderabad edged them out by just 2 runs.
Punjab's decision to bowl first proved right as SRH was reduced to 66/4 in 10 overs.
Arshdeep Singh was the chief destroyer with 2 scalps and eventually picked up 4 in the innings.
It was Nitish Kumar Reddy who bailed Hyderabad out of trouble with a 37-ball-64 and helped his side finish at a competitive 182/9.
Punjab's run-chase began on a disastrous note as they found themselves wanting at 20/3.
The hosts were 116/6 and the equation boiled down to 67 required off the last 4 overs. Many thought that the game was done but Shashank and Ashutosh had other plans.
The duo, which rescued Punjab from a similar situation in the previous match, got together once again and stitched an unbeaten 66-run-stand off 27 balls.
They smashed 26 runs off the last over which is now the 3rd-most expensive last over in a run chase in IPL history. However, they fell just 2 runs short of the target as Punjab was handed their 3rd loss in 4 games. SRH on the other hand have now won 2 in a row.

Despite Gujarat's expectations to dominate, Punjab Kings turned the tables with a spectacular performance by Shashank Singh, resulting in a 3-wicket defeat for the Titans on their own turf.

IPL 2024 Points Table: Punjab Kings leapfrog Gujarat Titans after 3-wicket victory

In the latest shift of the IPL 2024 standings, the Punjab Kings have ascended past the Gujarat Titans.

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<h2>Despite Gujarat's expectations to dominate, Punjab Kings turned the tables with a spectacular performance by Shashank Singh, resulting in a 3-wicket defeat for the Titans on their own turf.</h2>

In the latest shift of the IPL 2024 standings, the Punjab Kings have ascended past the Gujarat Titans, securing the 5th position on the points table after their win in Ahmedabad. The Kings managed to balance their record with 2 wins and 2 losses across their initial 4 matches after emerging victorious at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, began the day a notch above Punjab, stationed in 5th place, thanks to victories in 2 of their opening 3 games. Despite Gujarat's expectations to dominate, Punjab Kings turned the tables with a spectacular performance by Shashank Singh, resulting in a 3-wicket defeat for the Titans on their own turf.
Under the captaincy of Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab commenced the day ranked 7th. Their outlook appeared bleak for the majority of their batting innings, seemingly on the verge of their third loss. However, Shashank Singh's explosive unbeaten 61 from just 29 balls dramatically altered the game's trajectory, steering Punjab to a triumphant finish. Their record now mirrors that of Gujarat&rsquo;s, with both teams winning 2 and losing 2 matches.
At the pinnacle of the points table remains the Kolkata Knight Riders, maintaining their unblemished record with 3 wins out of 3 matches, with the Rajasthan Royals trailing closely in second place, also unbeaten.
The Chennai Super Kings, the reigning champions, find themselves in third place. Their upcoming challenge will see them face off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, promising another thrilling match in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians find themselves languishing at the bottom of the standings, still searching for their first win of the season after 3 consecutive defeats.
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