Rajasthan

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Cricket

Indian Premier League 2023

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) rode on the performance of Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel but it was not enough to take the side to a win over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday, April 5.

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IPL 2023: RR skipper Sanju Samson earmarks a bright future for latest debutant Dhruv Jurel

Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a very close five-run loss to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, April 6.

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IPL 2023: 'Paaji, har baar itne tight... kyun?' — Sanju Samson shares comical tweet with photo of Shikhar Dhawan after RR loss to PBKS

Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Jos Buttler completed a marvelous catch and left the onlookers stunned by his athleticism during the game against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

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Watch: Fielder Jos Buttler takes a stunning catch but Rajasthan Royals fret over his availability moving forward

In the eighth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings (PBKS) prevailed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a closely-fought contest and registered a thrilling five-run victory at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

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In a match that went right down to the wire, Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) held their nerves to register their second win on the trot in Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer's heroics in vain as IPL's most expensive player hands Punjab Kings five-run win over Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has made headlines for running out batters for backing up too far.

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Watch: R Ashwin gives Shikhar Dhawan warning for leaving crease early, here's how Jos Buttler responded

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Rajasthan vs Punjab Match Stats

Match 8, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

IPL 2023: RR skipper Sanju Samson earmarks a bright future for latest debutant Dhruv Jurel

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 5 April, 19:30:00 IST

RR, who chose to field

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On May 16

RR

PBKS

Match Postponed

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 05

PBKS
155/9 (20.0 ov)

RR
205/4 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 50 runs

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 15

RR
144/9 (20.0 ov)

PBKS
145/5 (18.5 ov)

Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

IPL 2023: RR skipper Sanju Samson earmarks a bright future for latest debutant Dhruv Jurel

IPL 2023: 'Paaji, har baar itne tight... kyun?' — Sanju Samson shares comical tweet with photo of Shikhar Dhawan after RR loss to PBKS

Watch: Fielder Jos Buttler takes a stunning catch but Rajasthan Royals fret over his availability moving forward

IPL 2023: After sustaining excruciating blow to his right arm, Bhanuka Rajapaksa offers big update on injury

Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer's heroics in vain as IPL's most expensive player hands Punjab Kings five-run win over Rajasthan Royals

Watch: R Ashwin gives Shikhar Dhawan warning for leaving crease early, here's how Jos Buttler responded

Rajasthan vs Punjab Match Stats

Match 8, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

IPL 2023: RR skipper Sanju Samson earmarks a bright future for latest debutant Dhruv Jurel

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 5 April, 19:30:00 IST

RR, who chose to field

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On May 16

RR

PBKS

Match Postponed

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 05

PBKS155/9 (20.0 ov)

RR205/4 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 50 runs

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 15

RR144/9 (20.0 ov)

PBKS145/5 (18.5 ov)

Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets

Umpires

UmpireKN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

RefereeVengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

IPL 2023: RR skipper Sanju Samson earmarks a bright future for latest debutant Dhruv Jurel

IPL 2023: 'Paaji, har baar itne tight... kyun?' — Sanju Samson shares comical tweet with photo of Shikhar Dhawan after RR loss to PBKS

Watch: Fielder Jos Buttler takes a stunning catch but Rajasthan Royals fret over his availability moving forward

IPL 2023: After sustaining excruciating blow to his right arm, Bhanuka Rajapaksa offers big update on injury

Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer's heroics in vain as IPL's most expensive player hands Punjab Kings five-run win over Rajasthan Royals

Watch: R Ashwin gives Shikhar Dhawan warning for leaving crease early, here's how Jos Buttler responded

PBKS
155/9 (20.0 ov)

RR
205/4 (20.0 ov)

RR
144/9 (20.0 ov)

PBKS
145/5 (18.5 ov)

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)