RR vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Sam Curran Spoils Rajasthan Royals' Party at Their Second Home
Punjab Kings on Wednesday defeated the already-qualified Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in Guwahati.
Rajasthan Royals’ second home, Guwahati, didn’t treat them well on their arrival this season as they lost to already-eliminated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 5 wickets on Wednesday. Skipper Sam Curran’s blazing half-century, along with Rilee Rossouw and Jitesh Sharma cameos, steered Punjab home in the chase of 145, handing a fourth consecutive defeat to Rajasthan.
Despite the loss, RR have managed to retain their second spot on the table with 16 points. However, they might lose it to Sunrisers Hyderabad if the Pat Cummins-led side beat Gujarat Titans on Thursday.
Punjab didn’t have the best of the starts in the small chase. Trent Boult, with his knack of picking wickets in the opening overs, was right on the money with the dismissal of Prabhsimran Singh. Before the Powerplay ended, Avesh Khan added to the visitor’s vows, removing set batter Rilee Rossouw (22) and power-hitter Shashank Singh (0) on consecutive deliveries.
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The momentum certainly shifted towards the Royals despite a low score at their disposal. PBKS found them struggling at 48/4 in 8 over with most of their big smashers back in the hut. But captain Curran had other plans for the night.
The English all-rounder could lead the team into the playoffs but ensured a pride-saving win away from home. Curran fired an unbeaten 63 off 41 balls and also featured in a game-
also featured in a game-changing 63-run partnership with Jitesh Sharma to outsmart the table-toppers Royals.
On the day, Punjab Kings restricted Rajasthan Royals to a meagre 144 for nine. For Royals, local hero Riyan Parag scored 48 off 34 balls on a difficult track while Punjab skipper Sam Curran (2/24 in 3 overs), Harshal Patel (2/28 in 4 overs), Nathan Ellis (1/24 in 4 overs) and Rahul Chahar (2/26 in 4 overs) were all on target.
Brief Scores:
Rajasthan Royals 144/9 in 20 overs (Riyan Parag 48, Sam Curran 2/24; Rahul Chahar 2/26).
PBKS 145/5 (Sam Curran 63 not out).
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