Rajasthan Royals handed Punjab Kings a crushing 50-run defeat. Batting first, Rajasthan posted a massive 205-run total, while Punjab could only manage 155 runs in their 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge for Rajasthan with a 67-run half-century, supported by Riyan Parag’s 43-run knock. On the other hand, Punjab’s Nehal Wadhera tried to revive his team’s innings, but Shreyas Iyer failed to deliver.
Punjab’s top order crumbled against Jofra Archer’s fierce bowling. The Englishman struck early, dismissing Priyansh Arya on the first ball of the innings. Shreyas Iyer attempted to counterattack but was clean bowled by Archer on the last ball of the first over. Punjab’s woes continued as Prabhsimran Singh fell for 17, and Marcus Stoinis, expected to play a big innings, was dismissed for just 1 run. At one point, Punjab had lost 4 wickets for just 43 runs.
Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell tried to rescue their team with a 78-run partnership, but both batsmen fell in quick succession. Wadhera scored 62, while Maxwell managed 30. This loss prevented Punjab from securing a hattrick of wins in the IPL 2025 season. They had previously beaten Gujarat Titans by 11 runs and Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, secured their second consecutive win.
Key performers:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 67 runs
- Riyan Parag: 43 runs
- Nehal Wadhera: 62 runs
- Glenn Maxwell: 30 runs
- Jofra Archer: 2 wickets
This win has boosted Rajasthan’s standings, while Punjab will look to regroup and bounce back in their next match. The IPL 2025 season is heating up, with teams fighting for every point. Rajasthan will aim to maintain their momentum, while Punjab will seek to rediscover their winning formula.