In the ongoing clash between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, Yashasvi Jaiswal faced a setback when he was dismissed by Sam Curran at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Tasked with opening alongside Tom Kohler-Cadmore in place of Jos Buttler, who departed for T20I series preparations, Jaiswal aimed to set a strong foundation for the Royals under the leadership of Sanju Samson, who chose to bat first after winning the toss.
Jaiswal initially seemed promising, striking a boundary off the first delivery. However, Curran swiftly countered, claiming the Royals’ opener with a deceptive length ball that deviated late. Despite attempting a drive, Jaiswal could only inside edge the ball onto his stumps, handing Curran an early breakthrough. The PBKS skipper’s jubilant celebration highlighted the significance of the wicket.
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At the time of writing, the Royals stood at 27 for 1 in the fourth over, eager to reclaim their winning form and solidify their bid for a top-two spot. Despite a strong start to the season with eight wins in nine matches, the Royals suffered three consecutive losses, denting their league-leading position. Now, they seek to regain momentum heading into the playoffs.
Skipper Curran wastes no time to get going 🔥🙌#IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #RRvPBKS #IPLinPunjabi pic.twitter.com/dowTlLQZV3
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 15, 2024
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, already eliminated from contention, aim to conclude their campaign on a high note. With only pride at stake, they aspire to exit the tournament with a victory. As the battle unfolds, both teams navigate contrasting objectives — Rajasthan Royals aiming for a resurgence, while Punjab Kings seek a dignified farewell.
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Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Sam Curran(c), Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
