PBKS vs RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal help Rajasthan hammer Punjab, inch closer to playoffs berth
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IPL 2022, PBKS vs RR: Rajasthan Royals consolidated their place in the top 4 of the points table by successfully chasing down 190 against Punjab Kings in Match 52 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Rajasthan Royals ended a 2-match losing run with a dominant 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Match 52 of IPL 2022 as the former champions inched closer to a spot in the playoffs. Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's stunning 41-ball 68 on return to the side and Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-wicket haul, Rajasthan came up with a composed effort with both bat and ball in a high-scoring match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, May 7.
Rajasthan Royals benefitted from handy contributions from their entire batting unit as the likes of Jos Buttler (16-ball 30), Sanju Samson (12-ball 23) and Devdutt Padikkal (32-ball 31) chipped in along with Jaiswal.
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It was Shimron Hetmyer who successfully gave the finishing touches once again for the Royals. When 39 runs were needed in the last 4 overs, Hetmyer took the attack to Arshdeep Singh, hitting 2 boundaries against him in the 17th over before taking Kagiso Rabada to the cleaners in an 18-run 18th over.
However, Arshdeep, who has been mighty impressive at the death, delivered once again, giving away just 3 runs in the 19th over and picking up the wicket of Devdutt.
Hetmyer held his cool and got the job done in the final over, which was bowled by Rahul Chahar.
It was a dream comeback to the XI by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit 2 sixes and 9 boundaries for his 41-ball 68. The young opener, who lost his place in the side, was at his fluent best, showcasing why he is one of the finest young talents going around.
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