RR’s Qualification Scenario 2023: Rajasthan Royals (RR) have a big task ahead of themselves as they aim to qualify for playoffs of the Indian Premier League. The Sanju Samson-led side were in the top four consistently for majority of the season but by losing 4 out of last 5 matches, they have not done themselves a hug favour.
The Royal Army does have a remote possibility of making it to the tournament’s knockout round, but other outcomes must favour it.
Now, they’ll be hoping Mumbai Indians lose to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore with a sizable victory. The Shikhar Dhawan-led team’s campaign for Punjab Kings has concluded.
While seven teams are still vying for three spots in the playoffs, the defending champion Gujarat Titans have managed to secure their place.
The first two teams eliminated were Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had been last in the standings at the beginning of the season.
IPL 2023, PBKS vs RR: Hetmyer’s late blitz helps Rajasthan Royals win by 4 wickets
Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets in Match 66 of IPL 2023, in Dharamshala on Friday. Chasing a target of 188 runs, RR reached 189/6 in 19.4 overs, courtesy of a late blitz by Shimron Hetmyer (46 off 28 balls).
Meanwhile, Devdutt Padikkal (51) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (50) grabbed key half-centuries. Kagiso Rabada took two wickets for PBKS’ bowling department.
PBKS reached 188/5 in 20 overs, courtesy of a knock of 49 runs off 31 balls by Sam Curran, packed with four fours and two sixes. Moreover, Jitesh Sharma (44) and Shahrukh Khan (41*) also played key knocks for Punjab. For RR’s bowling department, Navdeep Saini took three wickets.
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