RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Key Moments: Punjab Kings clinch tense victory over Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati

Key Moments from the RR vs PBKS match (PTI)

In a challenging encounter in Guwahati, Punjab Kings triumphed over Rajasthan Royals with a five-wicket victory.

Skipper Sam Curran's composed unbeaten 63, supported by Jitesh Sharma's contribution of 22, anchored Punjab's chase on a sluggish pitch.

Despite Rajasthan's early wickets, including that of openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and Ravichandran Ashwin attempted to revive the innings with a 50-run partnership. However, Rajasthan could only manage 144 runs. Avesh Khan's early breakthroughs and the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ashwin restricted Punjab to 49/4 initially.

Nevertheless, Curran and Sharma steadied the chase before Ashutosh Sharma joined Curran to secure victory with 1.1 overs to spare. Curran's leadership and match-winning knock reflected his pre-match determination to play with pride. Despite glimpses of brilliance from Parag and Ashwin, Rajasthan's inconsistent batting display ultimately led to their defeat.

Here are the key moments from the match.

RR 1st Innings

• Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler open for RR
• The first ball delivered and it goes for four
• Sam Curran dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal in fourth ball of first over
• Nathan Ellis to Sanju Samson, Out! Caught by Harshal Patel RR 40/2 after 6.4 overs
• Rahul Chahar to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Out! Caught by Jitesh Sharma! RR 42/3 after 7.2 overs
• Ashwin departs, four wickets down, Royals in deep trouble
• Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel, OUT! CAUGHT! Sam Curran lets out a big roar! Dhruv Jurel could not
• A golden duck for Jurel. RR 97/5 after 13.3 overs
• Rahul Chahar to Rovman Powell, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! RR 102/6 after 14.3 overs
• Ferreira departs, seven down, Royals' hopes dim
• Harshal Patel to Riyan Parag, OUT! LBW! Eight Wickets Down
• Harshal Patel to Trent Boult, OUT! RUN OUT! NINE DOWN
• Rajasthan Royals set 145 run target for Punjab Kings

• Prabhsimran Singh and Jonny Bairstow to open for PBKS
• Four!! first boundary of the innings
• Punjab Kings lose a wicket, Boult dismisses Prabhsimran, first wicket falls
• Royals get much-needed wicket, Avesh Khan dismisses Rossouw, two down
• Avesh Khan dismisses Rossouw and Shashank in the same over, three down PBKS 36/3 after 4.5 overs
• Chahal dismisses Bairstow, four wickets fall, PBKS in trouble
• Chahal breaks partnership, Jitesh falls, five down, Royals tighten grip
• Fifty up for Sam Curran. Very important innings from him
• Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets