Despite being the second-ranked team, Rajasthan Royals faced their fourth consecutive defeat in IPL 2024 as Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets in their second home at Guwahati. Sam Curran's half-century and impressive cameos from Rilee Rossouw and Jitesh Sharma led Punjab to victory in the chase of 145 runs. Rajasthan Royals may lose their spot to Sunrisers Hyderabad if they fail to win against Gujarat Titans in their upcoming match. Don't miss the latest updates on IPL 2024, including top contenders for the Orange and Purple Caps, complete schedule, points table, and players with the most sixes, fours, and fifties.
In an intense IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, Avesh Khan of the Royals made a big impact in his first over by taking the crucial wicket of Punjab's Rilee Rossouw. Rossouw, who had been playing well with a strike rate of almost 170, was caught by Jaiswal at point. With both teams fighting for a win, this wicket could prove to be a turning point in the game. Stay tuned for more updates on this nail-biting match.
In an impressive all-round performance, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in their IPL match at the Chepauk. Rilee Rossouw, who played a crucial role in the victory, credited the team's bowlers for their disciplined effort in restricting CSK to 162/7. Rossouw also commended the spin twins - Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar - for their match-winning spells and expressed his disappointment at missing out on a full toss.
In an action-packed Indian Premier League match, Virat Kohli's masterful innings of 92 led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a landslide 60-run victory over Punjab Kings. Kohli's partnerships with Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green, and Punjab's sloppy fielding contributed to Bengaluru's massive score of 241-7. Despite early promise from Punjab's Rilee Rossouw and Jonny Bairstow, they suffered their eighth defeat in the competition, putting an end to their playoff hopes.
In a one-sided match, RCB dominated PBKS with their strong bowling attack, led by a fine half-century from Rilee Rossouw. Despite PBKS skipper Sam Curran's efforts, his team's lackluster performance ultimately resulted in their elimination from the tournament with two games left. Curran expressed his disappointment but acknowledged the positive aspects of the team's performance and their determination to come back stronger in the future. He also emphasized the importance of continuous learning and improvement for the team.
In a thrilling match against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli led the Royal Challengers Bangalore to their fourth straight victory with a fantastic batting performance of 92 runs off 47 balls. Despite being dropped twice early in the innings, Kohli capitalized on his luck and put on a blistering 76-run partnership with Rajat Patidar, who also played a brilliant knock. Cameron Green and Dinesh Karthik's late surges helped RCB set a formidable total of 241/7. PBKS started off strong with Rilee Rossouw's quick fifty but Karn Sharma's crucial spell and brilliant fielding efforts from Faf du Plessis and Kohli led to their downfall. RCB's bowling attack led by Mohd. Siraj's 3/35 restricted PBKS to 181 in 17 overs, giving RCB a 60-run win.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in the recently held match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, securing their fourth win of the tournament. PBKS's clinical performance enabled them to restrict CSK to a low score of 162-7, with Rilee Rossouw and Jonny Bairstow's impressive knocks leading the chase. With this win, PBKS climbed up to the seventh spot in the IPL 2024 points table, while CSK remains at fourth place, despite their loss. This win marks yet another impressive victory for PBKS over CSK in the tournament's history, solidifying their dominance over the team.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) made history in their match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), achieving the highest successful chase in T20 cricket. Led by Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten score of 108 runs off 48 balls and Shashank Singh's impressive 68 off just 28 deliveries, PBKS stunned KKR by beating them by 8 wickets and successfully chasing a daunting target of 262 runs. Bairstow and Singh forged formidable partnerships with Prabhsimran Singh and Rilee Rossouw, setting the stage for a thrilling and electrifying finale for the visiting team.
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah displayed his mastery on the field as he took two wickets in his second over against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 match on Thursday. His unplayable in-swinging delivery sent Rilee Rossouw's stumps flying and later he dismissed Sam Curran with a clever catch by Ishan Kishan. Despite Ashutosh Sharma's explosive knock, MI emerged victorious in a close game, with Bumrah stating the difficulties for bowlers in the T20 format and the team's next match against Rajasthan Royals.