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Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets MP Stoinis starred with MP Stoinis: 62 off 22 (4x4, 6x6).

Match Summary

Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings in this T20 match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, New Chandigarh.

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets

Toss: Rajasthan Royals elected to field

Punjab Kings: 222/4 (20.0 overs)

Rajasthan Royals: 228/4 (20.0 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Punjab Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 15.5 (10 boundaries).

Scorecard Summary

Punjab Kings — 222/4 (20.0 overs)

  • MP Stoinis 62 (22) [4x4, 6x6] SR: 281.8 — not out
  • P Simran Singh 59 (44) [6x4, 1x6] SR: 134.1 — caught
  • C Connolly 30 (14) [2x4, 3x6] SR: 214.3 — caught
  • SS Iyer 30 (27) [1x4, 1x6] SR: 111.1 — caught
  • Priyansh Arya 29 (11) [5x4, 1x6] SR: 263.6 — caught
  • *...and 1 more*
  • Yash Raj Punja 4-0-41-2 (Econ: 10.25)
  • JC Archer 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
  • N Burger 4-0-59-1 (Econ: 14.75)
  • RA Jadeja 4-0-36-0 (Econ: 9.00)

Rajasthan Royals — 228/4 (20.0 overs)

  • D Ferreira 52 (26) [6x4, 3x6] SR: 200.0 — not out
  • YBK Jaiswal 51 (27) [7x4, 1x6] SR: 188.9 — caught
  • V Suryavanshi 43 (16) [3x4, 5x6] SR: 268.8 — caught
  • SB Dubey 31 (12) [3x4, 2x6] SR: 258.3 — not out
  • R Parag 29 (15) [2x4, 2x6] SR: 193.3 — caught
  • *...and 1 more*
  • YS Chahal 4-0-36-3 (Econ: 9.00)
  • Arshdeep Singh 4-0-68-1 (Econ: 17.00)
  • Harpreet Brar 4-0-25-0 (Econ: 6.25)
  • M Jansen 3.2-0-42-0 (Econ: 12.60)

Key Performers

  • 🏏 MP Stoinis: 62 off 22 (4x4, 6x6)
  • 🏏 V Suryavanshi: 43 off 16 (3x4, 5x6)
  • 🏏 D Ferreira: 52 off 26 (6x4, 3x6)
  • 🏏 SB Dubey: 31 off 12 (3x4, 2x6)
  • 🏏 YBK Jaiswal: 51 off 27 (7x4, 1x6)
  • 🏏 P Simran Singh: 59 off 44 (6x4, 1x6)

Turning Points

  • Acceleration (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 72 runs at 14.4 RPO
  • Acceleration (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 63 runs at 14.5 RPO
  • Partnership (over 2): 59-run partnership between C Connolly and P Simran Singh from over 3
  • Partnership (over 3): 54-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel and YBK Jaiswal from over 4
  • Partnership (over 0): 51-run partnership between V Suryavanshi and YBK Jaiswal from over 1

Innings Phases

Punjab Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 65 runs, 1 wickets at 10.8 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 85 runs, 2 wickets at 9.4 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 72 runs, 1 wickets at 14.4 RPO

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 84 runs, 1 wickets at 14.0 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 81 runs, 3 wickets at 9.0 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 63 runs, 0 wickets at 14.5 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Yash Raj Punja 4-0-41-2 (Econ: 10.25)
  • JC Archer 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
  • N Burger 4-0-59-1 (Econ: 14.75)
  • RA Jadeja 4-0-36-0 (Econ: 9.00)
  • Brijesh Sharma 4-0-42-0 (Econ: 10.50)

Punjab Kings:

  • YS Chahal 4-0-36-3 (Econ: 9.00)
  • Arshdeep Singh 4-0-68-1 (Econ: 17.00)
  • Harpreet Brar 4-0-25-0 (Econ: 6.25)
  • M Jansen 3.2-0-42-0 (Econ: 12.60)
  • LH Ferguson 4-0-57-0 (Econ: 14.25)

Conclusion

Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings — Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets. The victory was built on MP Stoinis: 62 off 22 (4x4, 6x6). Punjab Kings posted 222/4 and Rajasthan Royals replied with 228/4.

Rajasthan Royals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.5 (1w). Rajasthan Royals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 13: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Rajasthan Royals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 17: impact 0.88.

Execution Errors

Rajasthan Royals faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 14.4 (8 boundaries). Against the backdrop of N Burger's the death overs difficulties, N Burger conceded at an economy of 14.8 in 4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.0 (1w). Punjab Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 58 runs (10.88 RPO).

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