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Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs JC Archer starred with JC Archer: 4/20 (4 ov).
Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants in this T20 match at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Lucknow.
Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs
Toss: Lucknow Super Giants elected to field
Rajasthan Royals: 159/6 (20.0 overs)
Lucknow Super Giants: 119/10 (18.5 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
Against the backdrop of Lucknow Super Giants's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 4.0 (1 boundaries). the team had defensive difficulties in the 5th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 17 runs. the team had defensive difficulties in the 3rd over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 11 runs.
Scorecard Summary
Rajasthan Royals — 159/6 (20.0 overs)
- RA Jadeja 43 (29) [2x4, 1x6] SR: 148.3 — not out
- SO Hetmyer 22 (18) [2x4, 1x6] SR: 122.2 — caught
- YBK Jaiswal 22 (12) [4x4] SR: 183.3 — caught
- R Parag 20 (19) [2x4, 1x6] SR: 105.3 — caught
- D Ferreira 20 (19) [2x4] SR: 105.3 — caught
- *...and 3 more*
- Mohsin Khan 4-1-17-2 (Econ: 4.25)
- Prince Yadav 4-0-30-2 (Econ: 7.50)
- Mohammed Shami 4-0-30-2 (Econ: 7.50)
- DS Rathi 4-0-26-0 (Econ: 6.50)
Lucknow Super Giants — 119/10 (18.5 overs)
- MR Marsh 55 (41) [6x4, 2x6] SR: 134.2 — caught
- N Pooran 22 (25) [3x4] SR: 88.0 — caught
- Himmat Singh 15 (15) [1x6] SR: 100.0 — bowled
- MD Choudhary 7 (3) [1x6] SR: 233.3 — caught
- Mohammed Shami 6 (4) [1x6] SR: 150.0 — bowled
- *...and 6 more*
- JC Archer 4-1-20-4 (Econ: 5.00)
- Brijesh Sharma 3-0-18-2 (Econ: 6.00)
- N Burger 4-0-28-2 (Econ: 7.00)
- Ravi Bishnoi 3-0-23-1 (Econ: 7.67)
The decisive phases of this contest were the 5th over, the 3rd over, the 18th over, the 1st over, the 2nd over, the 15th over, the 16th over, and the 17th over. the team had defensive difficulties in the 18th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 5 wickets for 14 runs. the team faced pressure in the 3rd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 4th and 4th overs. the team faced pressure in the 3rd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 4th and 5th overs.
Key Performers
- 🎳 JC Archer: 4/20 (4 ov)
- 🏏 MR Marsh: 55 off 41 (6x4, 2x6)
- 🏏 RA Jadeja: 43 off 29 (2x4, 1x6)
- 🎳 Mohsin Khan: 2/17 (4 ov)
- 🎳 Brijesh Sharma: 2/18 (3 ov)
- 🎳 N Burger: 2/28 (4 ov)
Turning Points
- Collapse (over 4): Collapse: 3 wickets for 17 runs (YBK Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, V Suryavanshi)
- Collapse (over 2): Collapse: 3 wickets for 11 runs (A Badoni, RR Pant, AK Markram)
- Collapse (over 17): Collapse: 5 wickets for 14 runs (Mohammed Shami, MP Yadav, Mohsin Khan)
- Wicket Cluster (over 2): Wicket cluster in overs 3-3 (YBK Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel)
- Wicket Cluster (over 2): Wicket cluster in overs 3-4 (Dhruv Jurel, V Suryavanshi)
Innings Phases
Rajasthan Royals:
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 44 runs, 3 wickets at 7.3 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 63 runs, 2 wickets at 7.0 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 52 runs, 1 wickets at 10.4 RPO
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 31 runs, 3 wickets at 5.2 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 68 runs, 2 wickets at 7.6 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 20 runs, 5 wickets at 6.7 RPO
Bowling Analysis
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Mohsin Khan 4-1-17-2 (Econ: 4.25)
- Prince Yadav 4-0-30-2 (Econ: 7.50)
- Mohammed Shami 4-0-30-2 (Econ: 7.50)
- DS Rathi 4-0-26-0 (Econ: 6.50)
- MP Yadav 4-0-56-0 (Econ: 14.00)
Rajasthan Royals:
- JC Archer 4-1-20-4 (Econ: 5.00)
- Brijesh Sharma 3-0-18-2 (Econ: 6.00)
- N Burger 4-0-28-2 (Econ: 7.00)
- Ravi Bishnoi 3-0-23-1 (Econ: 7.67)
- RA Jadeja 4-0-30-1 (Econ: 7.50)
Conclusion
Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants — Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs. The victory was built on JC Archer: 4/20 (4 ov). Rajasthan Royals posted 159/6 and Lucknow Super Giants replied with 119/10.
Rajasthan Royals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 15: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Rajasthan Royals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 9: impact 0.83. Rajasthan Royals steadied things in a critical phase — Rescue partnership: 49 runs (11.76 RPO).
Execution Errors
Rajasthan Royals faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 12.25 (6 boundaries). Against the backdrop of MP Yadav's the death overs difficulties, MP Yadav conceded at an economy of 14.0 in 4 overs.
Strategic Successes
Lucknow Super Giants made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 5.17 (2w). Lucknow Super Giants steadied things in a critical phase — Rescue partnership: 41 runs (6.15 RPO).