PBKS vs RR IPL 2022 LIVE Highlights: RR beat PBKS, move closer to playoffs berth

That's it! RR win

With one six and a single, Hetmyer finishing things off and takes RR to a win. Superb, professional chase from the Men in Pink, chased down 189 easily. 

Jaiswal back in form, a huge positive for them. Hetmyer continues good run. 

So many things to ponder about for Punjab Kings camp, who are struck at 10 points. 

RR need 8 off the last over

Brilliant 19th over from Arshdeep Singh, removes Padikkal and gives just 3 runs. Hetmyer and Parag in the middle for RR. Should get there ideally but you just never know in these last over finishes. 

CLOSE CONTEST!

Rajasthan Royals need 28 runs in 18 balls to win as Punjab Kings look to defend their massive total of 190 runs. Devdutt Padikkal and Shimron Hetmyer in the middle for RR to guide them home.

RR- 163/3 (17 Overs), Padikkal 21 (26) & Hetmyer 15 (7)

OUT!

Rajasthan Royals were looking strong in their chase of 190 runs with Jaiswal and Padikkal in the middle. But PBKS finally get the wicket quickly they were looking for.

Jaiswal GONE for 68 (41) caught by Livingstone bowled by Arshdeep Singh

RR- 140/2 (14 Overs), Padikkal 16 (17)

RR need 84 runs in 9 overs

Rajasthan Royals need 84 runs in 54 balls with Jaiswal and Padikkal in the middle. PBKS try to change the attack with different bowlers and take the wicket of in-form Yashasvi.

RR- 106/2 (11 Overs), Padikkal 5 (8) & Jaiswal 46 (30)

OUT!

Rajasthan Royals lose a big wicket of Sanju Samson in their chase of 190 runs. Samson tries to clear the rope but miscues it for an easy catch to Shikhar Dhawan, Rishi Dhawan gets his first wicket.

RR- 85/2 (8.2 Overs), Jaiswal 32 (21)

BIG WICKET!

Jos Buttler departs for 30 off 16 balls caught by Bhanuka Rajapaksa bowled by Kagiso Rabada. PBKS get the danger-man Buttler, RR skipper Sanju Samson walks in at no. 3

RR- 56/1 (5 Overs), Jaiswal 17 (10) & Samson 5 (2)

RR off to a BRIGHT START

Rajasthan Royals off to a bright start with openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal in their chase of 190 runs. Sandeep Sharma and Kagiso Rabada attack the stumps for PBKS.

RR- 20/0 (2 Overs), Buttler 5 (5) & Jaiswal 15 (7)

Rajasthan Royals look for a solid start

Jos  Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the batting for Rajasthan Royals, they need a big start in order to chase 190. Sandeep Sharma and Kagiso Rabada to start the proceedings for Punjab Kings. 

PBKS- 189/5 (20 Overs)

Punjab Kings finish at 189 runs after 20 overs as Jonny Bairtow 56 (40) along with the PBKS middle-order guided their team to challenging total. Youngster Jitesh Sharma came down the order after Livingstone's quick 22 off 14 and smacked 38 off 18 balls to boost the innings for his team.

OUT!

Back to back wickets for Rajasthan Royals as they send back Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow in quick succession.

Chahal strikes twice in the same over. Mayank was caught by Buttler while Bairstow has been trapped in front of stumps. 

PBKS 119/4 (14.4)

Bairstow hits FIFTY

Jonny Bairstow completes his half-century in just 34 balls, well played by the right-hander after opening the innings he has kept his cool and has collected boundaries in almost every over.

PBKS- 109/2 (13 Overs), Mayank 13 (9) & Bairstow 50 (34)

BOWLED HIM!

Bhanuka Rajapaksa BOWLED IN by Yuzvendra Chahal. Crucial wicket for the Rajasthan Royals as both batters were looking dangerous and they needed a wicket.

PBKS- 89/2 (10.2 Overs), Bairstow 44 (28)

PBKS going STRONG

Punjab Kings going strong after losing Shikhar Dhawan early, Jonny Bairstow and Bhanuka Rajapaksa in the middle for PBKS as they take the charge to RR bowlers.

PBKS- 64/1 (8 Overs), Rajapaksa 10 (9) & Bairstow 38 (23)

OUT!

Shikhar Dhawan GONE for 12 off 16 balls. Rajasthan Royal get their first breakthrough as Ravichandra Ashwin strikes, what a catch by Jos Buttler.

PBKS- 47/1 (5.1 Overs), Bairstow 31 (15)

PBKS start BRIGHT

Punjab Kings start bright with Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow opening the innings, both batters look in good touch and the pitch is there to support them. RR need to get a wicket early.

PBKS- 17/0 (3 Overs), Dhawan 5 (10) & Bairstow 11 (8)

Teams:

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal(c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma

Toss News!

Mayank Agarwal wins toss and PBKS will bat first in this day game. 

Hello and welcome to live coverage of Match 52 of IPL 2022 between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. 

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