PBKS vs RR, IPL 2023 Highlights: Rajasthan Royals Beat Punjab Kings By 4 Wickets

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Hello and welcome to ABP's live coverage of the IPL 2023 game. Punjab Kings will be facing Rajasthan Royals in the 66th game of the IPL 2023 on Friday at the scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. This game will be the last group-stage match for both teams. Talking about Punjab Kings’ position, they have won six games out of 13 they played and are at the 8th spot in the points table.Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have sealed six victories out of 13 games and are at sixth position in the points table. If Sanju Samson’s team want to make it into the playoffs, they have to win this game.Punjab Kings are coming into this clash after winning their last game against Delhi Capitals but they are still out of the race to make the IPL 2023 playoffs. Rajasthan Royals have struggled lately in the tournament as they faced an embarrassing loss at their home ground in Jaipur in the previous game against Royal Challengers Bangalore. They were dismantled for just 59 runs in 10.3 overs. Punjab Kings Predicted XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Rishi Dhawan, Arshdeep Singh.Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(c & wk), Joe Root, Devdutt Padikall, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmeyar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal.Squads:Punjab Kings Squad: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Sikandar Raza, Matthew Short, Rishi Dhawan, Mohit Rathee, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Baltej Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Gurnoor Brar, Shivam Singh.Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Joe Root, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Jason Holder, Murugan Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Akash Vasisht, KC Cariappa, Obed McCoy, Riyan Parag, Devdutt Padikkal, Kuldip Yadav, Kuldeep Sen, Donavon Ferreira, Abdul Basith, Kunal Singh Rathore.

19/05/2023 23:28:29

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A late blitz from Hetmyer helped Rajasthan Royals win the game by 4 wickets against Punjab Kings.

19/05/2023 22:50:10

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Nathan Ellis came up with a breakthrough as he scalped the wicket of Jaiswal. Big blow to Rajasthan Royals as Jaiswal was batting nicely and scored 50 runs in just 36 balls. 

19/05/2023 22:29:38

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Arshdeep Singh took the wicket of Padikkal and a catch by Harpreet Brar did the rest. Rajasthan in a bit of trouble now as they are three down.

19/05/2023 21:57:07

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Jos Buttler departed early today and continued his torrid run in the ongoing 2023 edition of the IPL.

19/05/2023 21:39:20

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Jaiswal and Buttler have started the proceedings for RR. Sam Curran bowled the first over and gave away three boundaries.

19/05/2023 21:19:41

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A few valuable knocks from Jitesh, Sam Curran, and Shahrukh Khan helped PBKS put up 187/5 in their 20 overs. 

19/05/2023 20:09:27

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Punjab Kings have been showing a pathetic display of batting as they lost two quick wickets and are four down now. Livingstone was the last man to depart.

19/05/2023 19:52:15

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Navdeep Saini snared Atharva Taide and an easy catch by Padikkal did the rest. The ball came in too quick to Taide as he was looking to pull the game but miscued it.

19/05/2023 19:34:32

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Prabhsimran and Dhawan have come out to bat. Boult bowled the first over and took the wicket of in form Prabhsimran Singh.

19/05/2023 19:28:39

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RR Impact Subs: Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Akash Vasisht, Kuldeep Sen, Murugan Ashwin.

PBKS Impact Subs: Nathan Ellis, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Mohit Rathee, Matthew Short.

19/05/2023 19:26:25

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Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

19/05/2023 19:02:59

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Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and opted to bowl first.