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PBKS Won By 10 Runs: Nehal Wadhera 70, Harpreet Brar 3 Wickets
Updated - 19-MAY-2025 6:10 IST
With a thrilling 10-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 59th IPL 2025 match played on May 18 at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) greatly increased their chances of making the playoffs.
Match Summary
Nehal Wadhera’s 70 runs innings and Shashank Singh 59, PBKS score 219
The impressive score of 219/5 was achieved by PBKS in their 20 overs. Nehal Wadhera spearheaded the attack with a scorching 70 off 37 balls. Shashank Singh finished strongly, finishing at 59 to stay undefeated. Shreyas Iyer, the captain, scored a crucial thirty runs.
Jaiswal and Vaibhav explosive innings, but Harpreet 3 wickets, RR lost by 10 runs
RR got off to a fast start in their hunt, scoring their highest-ever powerplay score of 89/1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi added 40 off fifteen balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a rapid fifty off twenty-five. In spite of their impressive start, RR lost by 10 runs after managing 209/7 in 20 overs.
Punjab Kings' victory brought them level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 17 points. But because of their higher net run rate, RCB was able to hold onto second place.