Updated April 12th, 2021 at 23:51 IST
IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS Match Highlights: Samson's ton goes in vain, PBKS win by 10 run
IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS Live Score Online: Newly-appointed captain Sanju Samson will to take on KL Rahul in the fourth game of IPL 2021 as Rajasthan Royals face Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.
11: 51 IST, April 12th 2021
In a nail-biting thriller, Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in a high-scoring match. Rajasthan needed 5 runs on the last ball however, he was dismissed on the last ball by Arshdeep Singh. RR 217/7 (20)
🆕look, 🆕avatar, same spirit ➡️ Punjab and last-ball thrillers 😅#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
11: 38 IST, April 12th 2021
When @IamSanjuSamson scores 25 it is a melody. This century is a symphony. An absolute treat to watch from one of the most gifted players around.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
A little reminder. #PunjabKings made 223 last year and lost to #RajasthanRoyals
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
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11: 35 IST, April 12th 2021
Sanju Samson is playing the inning of his life, as he brought his third century of IPL and first of IPL 2021. RR 209/6 (19.1)
Samson !!! Beautiful to watch !!take them home boy @IamSanjuSamson super ton ! #IPL2021 #RRvsKXIP
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
11: 27 IST, April 12th 2021
Chasing a stiff target of 222 runs, skipper Sanju Samson hit the first century of IPL 2021. RR 201/5 (18)
.@IamSanjuSamson with the first 💯 of #VIVOIPL 2021 season.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Well played, Sanju 👌👌
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11: 21 IST, April 12th 2021
Mohammed Shami ended Riyan Parag's cameo of 25 runs and broke the 50 runs partnership. RR 186/5 (17.1)
WICKET!@MdShami11 with the breakthrough. Riyan Parag tries the hook, but gets a top edge, and Rahul makes no mistakes.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Riyan Parag departs for 25.
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11: 16 IST, April 12th 2021
This is how "Riyan Parag" feeling 👇inside him after Hitting Some Clean-Hits .#IPL2021 #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/kVJ5OqeyfG
— Vinay Kalra (@vinaykalra3)
What was that, holy shiz! Parag. #IPL
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
That shot from Parag off Shami for a six, made my day. What a shot 👏🏻 @ParagRiyan #DoddaMathu #IPL2021 #Rr
— ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ | Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha)
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11: 14 IST, April 12th 2021
Riyan Parag is giving much-needed support to captain Sanju Samson as he pulled out a helicopter shot of Mohammed Shami. RR 161/4 (15.2)
+ THAT 6⃣ 🔥 https://t.co/VjsHXkSOwu
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
11: 14 IST, April 12th 2021
It's raining sixes at the Wankhded as skipper Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag have stitched an explosive 50 runs partnership. RR 174/4 (16)
It's raining sixes here at the Wankhede as @IamSanjuSamson & @ParagRiyan bring up a brilliant 50-run partnership.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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10: 57 IST, April 12th 2021
Arshdeep Singh broke the dangerous-looking 50 runs partnership between Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson. RR 132/4 (13.2)
Arshdeep picks up his second! 💪💪
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Hooda can do no wrong today as he holds on to a 🤩 catch at long-off 😎#RR - 123/4 (12.4)#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
That's a fine 50-run partnership between @IamSanjuSamson & Shivam Dube.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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10: 52 IST, April 12th 2021
Fifty by captain Sanju Samson, he's playing beautifully tonight. Should continue in his merry way.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant , young guns , wicketkeeper batsmen leading their teams in the #IPL2021 is one of the rarest sight in world cricket and they are not showing the pressure...anyway on their faces// #CSKvDC #PBKSvsRR
— Harshh Vardhan🌏 (@harshashares)
Sanju Samson in the first game: I'm inevitable#RRvsPBKS
— Manya (@CSKian716)
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10: 48 IST, April 12th 2021
India's former all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Sanju Samson for scoring fifty under pressure. RR 114/3 (11.3)
Captaincy pressure? What’s that? Well played @IamSanjuSamson
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
10: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
A wonderful half-century for @IamSanjuSamson 🙌🙌
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
His 14th #VIVOIPL
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10: 41 IST, April 12th 2021
With Stokes, Vohra, and Buttler back to the pavilion, all eyes on skipper Sanju Samson. RR 102/3 (10.2)
At the halfway mark @rajasthanroyals are 95/3
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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10: 29 IST, April 12th 2021
In a shocker, PBKS's new recruit Jhye Richardson clean bowled dangerous-looking Jos Buttler on 25. RR 70/3 (7.3)
Bowled!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Jhye Richardson with his first wicket as Buttler is bowled for 25.
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10: 21 IST, April 12th 2021
After shaky start from Rajasthan Royals, Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson are keeping the game alive. Meanwhile, Harsha Bhogle has questioned RR's management. RR 67/2 (6.5)
Must confess I don't get the @rajasthanroyals batting order. Buttler is among the best in the world at the top. And Stokes can be a dangerous finisher!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
10: 17 IST, April 12th 2021
Celebrate a wicket, the @arshdeepsinghh way 🕺🕺
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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10: 13 IST, April 12th 2021
Jos Buttler welcomed Punjab's new recruit, Meredith, as he smacked him back-to-back four boundaries. RR 54/2 (5.4)
4 IN A ROW!
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Missed the scoop shot? 😋#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/tHd1n3rK9p
10: 08 IST, April 12th 2021
It was almost a memorable start for Arshdeep Singh after dismissing Vohra. However, KL Rahl dropped a straight catch of Sanju Samson. RR 46/2 (4.4)
Oyeeee yaaar 😔
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Arshdeep induces an edge but it doesn't stick. Sanju survives a scare ☹️#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
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10: 04 IST, April 12th 2021
What a catch from Rahul Tewatia, KL Rahul's terrific Innings ends at 91. He missed out on a really well deserved century. pic.twitter.com/NcIjju8yVr
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Lord Tewatia had to step in to stop KL Rahul.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Rahul Tewatia you beauty. WHAT A CATCH taken by Rahul Tewatia. pic.twitter.com/Kqq3mo7TL2
— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket)
10: 04 IST, April 12th 2021
Rajasthan Royals has got off to a shaky start as both the openers are back into the pavilion inside 6 overs. RR 26/2 (3.5)
Arshdeep Singh that was ＷＯＷHRA 😯🤩
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
He strikes on the second ball 😎#RR - 25/2 (3.2)#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
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9: 56 IST, April 12th 2021
If you want to learn to never back down then read the story of Deepak Hooda’s past few months and watch him bat tonight. Well played buddy! #Fighter #mentallystrong
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Deepak Hooda batting no 4 is a perfect position for him and the Punjab https://t.co/CpfHwdrOPY they have fire power in Pooran and Shahrukh at the back end. #PunjabKings
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
9: 51 IST, April 12th 2021
Mohammed Shami bowled his perfect first over as he dismissed in-form Ben Stokes on 0. RR 4/1 (1)
In the air... goneeeee! 🕺🕺
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Shami bhai strikes as he removes Ben ST0⃣KES 💪#RR - 0/1 (0.3)#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
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9: 30 IST, April 12th 2021
2000 and counting in #PBKS colours@klrahul11 breaches the 2K-run mark 🙌🙌#RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/PPCoBDxyWN
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
9: 30 IST, April 12th 2021
KL Rahul missed out on his century as he was dismissed by debutant Chetan Sakariya on 91 runs. Sakariya bowled an excellent last over by giving only 5 runs. PBKS 221/6 (20)
.@klrahul11's fantastic knock comes to an end on 91.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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9: 19 IST, April 12th 2021
On the course of a big total, Morris took two big wickets of Hooda and Pooran. Debutant Chetan Sakariya pulled a stunning catch to dismiss Pooran. PBKS 203/4 (18.3)
Oyeeee Nicky P 🤦♂️
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Chetan Sakariya pulls off a stunning catch at short fine leg 👏#PBKS - 201/4 (18)#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
9: 13 IST, April 12th 2021
Hooda departs after a quick-fire innings of 64 off 28 deliveries 👌👌
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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9: 09 IST, April 12th 2021
KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda stitched 100 runs partnership in just 45 balls. PBKS 194/2 (17.2)
All ＫＬＡＳＳ! 🤩
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Rahul gets down and across and laps Morris elegantly over fine leg for a six 🔥#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
9: 04 IST, April 12th 2021
What a knock from Deepak Hooda, statement made, fifty from just 20 balls, this was six hitting exhibition from Hooda. #IPL2021
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Raining 6s in wankhede... 🔥
— Arunima Dhar (@_your_honeybee_)
Fastest 50 of #IPL2021 !
6 6s half century 😯
Oh Maaaan, boundaries storm on🤏
5️⃣0️⃣ off just 2️⃣0️⃣ balls for Deepak Hooda 💥#PBKSvsRR #IPL pic.twitter.com/cyIM0vc5bV
Deepak Hooda becomes the first uncapped players to smash half century in less than 23 balls twice in IPL history.
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket)
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9: 01 IST, April 12th 2021
Deepak Hooda is playing the inning of his life as he has already smacked 6 sixes. PBKS 172/2 (16)
Take a bow, Deepak Hooda.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
A FIFTY off just 20 deliveries 👏👏
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8: 46 IST, April 12th 2021
Deepak Hooda is creating havoc in the Wankhede as KL Rahul and him stitched an explosive 50 runs partnership. PBKS 150/2 (14)
Deepak Hooda has been at it from the word go 💥💥
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
And that's a 50-run partnership between @klrahul11 & Deepak Hooda.
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8: 40 IST, April 12th 2021
FIFTY!@klrahul11 brings up his 22nd IPL half-century with a maximum!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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👏👏 Fifty for #CaptainPunjab 👏👏
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
KL Rahul reaches there with a sizzling six 🔥#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
8: 36 IST, April 12th 2021
Riyan Parag's bowling Action 🤣#RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/9zgVZFQRuo
— Pranjal (@pranjal__one8)
Riyan Parag is a smart cricketer. pic.twitter.com/bQbaPBG7xZ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
And we found a new kedar in riyan parag#RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/pQeFHHsq70
— Mohit Singhania♻️ (@doctor_chandler)
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8: 29 IST, April 12th 2021
Riyan Parag has broken the heart of PBKS' fans as he dismissed Gayle on 40.
𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Only drizzle, no storm.🤭 ☀️ #HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #RRvPBKS
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
8: 22 IST, April 12th 2021
Chris Gayle is looking in his old groove as he stitched 50 runs partnership along with skipper KL Rahul. PBKS 82/1 (9)
A brilliant 50-run partnership comes up between @klrahul11 & @henrygayle.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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8: 16 IST, April 12th 2021
First six of the season for us ✔️
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
350th six for Chris Gayle ✔️
BOSS-like! 🤩#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
8: 12 IST, April 12th 2021
For a moment when the ball was travelling towards Stokes 😅
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Dropped & four 🤭#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/bXM6dlfNLQ
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8: 07 IST, April 12th 2021
Universe Boss Chris Gayle has arrived in the middle, and RR will be looking Chris Morris to dismiss him early. Till now Morris holds an edge over Gayle. In IPL history, Morris has bowled 42 balls to Gayle and has given 43 runs and dismissed him 3 times. PBKS 47/1 (6.1)
Unha da Chris 🆚 Sadda Chris 🔥
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Final over of the powerplay 💪#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
7: 58 IST, April 12th 2021
Chetan Sakariya gets the best batsman of Punjab Kings of IPL 2020 - Mayank Agarwal in his second over - What a moment for him. #IPL2021
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Maiden IPL Wicket for Chetan Sakariya. He gets Mayank Agarwal. What a Moment for him. Brilliant. #IPL2021
— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket)
Chetan sakariya is someone I look forward too 🔥
— Aastha 💫 // CSK 💛 (@Aastha04046741)
Bumrah was net bowler for Mumbai Indians before legend Sachin Tendulkar had signed him for Mumbai Indians & guy was net bowler for SRH making his impressive debut taking Mayank Aggarwal wicket in 2nd over giving just one run. Youngsters are very confident. "Chetan Sakariya"
— Nuryanana (@nuryanana_kaush)
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7: 52 IST, April 12th 2021
The 23-years old left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya got his first wicket of IPL and dismissed Mayank Agarwal on 14. PBKS 28/1 (3.4)
Chetan Sakariya opens his account with the wicket of Mayank Agarwal.#PBKS 22/1
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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7: 39 IST, April 12th 2021
Rajasthan Royals new-recruit Chetan Sakariya gave away 10 runs in his first over
Chetan Sakariya opening the bowling attack.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
First IPL match. First over. 😍#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #RRvPBKS
Match 4. 0.6: C Sakariya to KL Rahul, 4 runs, 10/0 https://t.co/WNSqxSOXpd #RRvPBKS #VIVOIPL #IPL2021
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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7: 32 IST, April 12th 2021
Most matches before captaining for the first time (IPL):
137 matches- Kieron Pollard
111 matches- R Ashwin
107 matches- Sanju Samson*
103 matches- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
97 matches- Ajinkya Rahane
7: 27 IST, April 12th 2021
Kerala is always famous for football players, very rarely you see a cricketer playing for India but today, a player from Kerala will be leading an IPL team, one of the turning points in Kerala cricket - All the best, Sanju Samson.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
First match for Rajasthan Royals this season and for Sanju Samson as the skipper! Looking forward to start the tournament with a Bang! 😊👍#HallaBol
— Dhinesh Babu (@dhineshbabu_14)
Expecting Sanju Samson to start his Rajasthan Royals captaincy career with a dominating performance. 🙌#IPL2021
— Arjun (@LifeIsAnElation)
One person I will be keeping a close eye on this IPL is Sanju Samson. I love Samson and I do believe he should be in the India set up and hopefully with a good IPL he can do this!
— TheRunOutBlog (@TheRunOutBlog1)
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7: 15 IST, April 12th 2021
So #PunjabKings going all out with pace and playing only one spinner, #RajasthanRoyals with lesser pace and more spin.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
7: 13 IST, April 12th 2021
Sanju Samson captaining Rajasthan Royals for the first time wins the toss and elected to field first. During the toss Samson said, "We are going to bowl first. We have challenges to face while picking the XI. But I am happy with the players we have. Morris, Stokes, Buttler, Mustafizur are our overseas players. Very excited about the role."
KL Rahul said, "We all know the history of Wankhede. Everyone wants to bowl first. But we would want to play good cricket. We can't really pinpoint anything particular. It is about the batting group helping the bowling group and vice versa. We were really happy with the auctions. Meredith, Richardson, Gayle, and Pooran are our foreign players."
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7: 07 IST, April 12th 2021
Match 4. Punjab Kings XI: KL Rahul, M Agarwal, C Gayle, N Pooran, D Hooda, S Khan, J Richardson, M Ashwin, M Shami, R Meredith, A Singh https://t.co/WNSqxSOXpd #RRvPBKS #VIVOIPL #IPL2021
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
7: 06 IST, April 12th 2021
Sanju Samson won his first toss as captain for Rajasthan Royals and invited KL Rahul & Co. to bat first
4️⃣ Royals to make their debut in our season opener! 😍
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Your thoughts? 👇🏻#HallaBol | #RRvPBKS | #RoyalsFamily | @Dream11 pic.twitter.com/9406GP4e7o
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7: 04 IST, April 12th 2021
Riley Meredith 🤩
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Jhye Richardson 🤩
Shahrukh Khan 🤩
Sadde 3⃣ debutants 🧢🤩#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS
Sadde 3️⃣ de𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭ants 😍#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/71TYu8N5fi
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
7: 04 IST, April 12th 2021
Sanju wins the toss! Time to bowl, HALLA BOL! 🔥#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #RRvPBKS
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
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6: 47 IST, April 12th 2021
Dear @IamSanjuSamson thank you for the jersey. May @rajasthanroyals achieve success under your captaincy this season. All the very best to the team
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal)
#IPL2021 #IPL pic.twitter.com/JdPLBoYbu7
6: 30 IST, April 12th 2021
A new chapter begins tonight. 💗#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #RRvPBKS | @IamSanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/5b3ujw5bg3
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
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5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
With Sanju Samson all set to captain #RajasthanRoyals for the first time, players like Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Shreyas Gopal are knocking on the doors to achieve their own personal milestones. Here are some milestones that the players will look to cross in #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/5lp6bTJFfv
— R.Sport (@republic_sports)
5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
Dreamer. Believer. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫. 🙌🏼#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #IPL2021 | #RRvPBKS | @IamSanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/i56zW0Z2mm
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
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5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
First game tonight, can’t wait to get going! pic.twitter.com/9uDK12bY8s
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler)
5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
The last time they faced #RR, one missed by just a run while the other one scored a 🤩 ton 💥#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/yAHFN0EXwx
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
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5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
“Last year we came really close to winning the first game, but this time around we want to cross that line!”
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Let’s do this, boys! 💪#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS @anilkumble1074 @EbixCash @RobinRaina_RRF pic.twitter.com/LQv8XATA40
5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
#CaptainPunjab at Wankhede 🏟:
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Matches ➡️ 4
Runs ➡️ 242
Avg ➡️ 80.7
SR ➡️ 145.7
100 ➡️ 1#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #RRvPBKS @klrahul11 pic.twitter.com/MZvTqCwUJU
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5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
India's biggest cricket carnival has begun and as expected people witnessed three back-to-back blockbuster encounters. Now, the focus has been shifted to Mumbai's Wankhede stadium yet again as the Rajasthan Royals take on the Punjab Kings in their inaugural match. RR vs PBKS will the captainship debut for Sanju Samson as he was appointed skipper by the franchise after releasing Australian ace batsman Steve Smith from their squad who used to captain them in the IPL.
While Punjab will want to avenge their double loss to the side last season, the Royals will be hoping to continue their streak against Punjab with a win in this game. After bitter-sweet last season, Punjab Kings have bolstered their squad with the inclusion of World No.1 T20I batsman Dawid Malan. Punjab also added Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith at the mini-auction. Talking about young talent, there is a lot of buzz around Punjab's new recruit Shahrukh Khan due to his power-hitting ability.
On the other side, RR roped in Sri Lankan legendary wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara as director of cricket. Rajasthan Royals seems confident as Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler both performed brilliantly against India in the recently concluded series. However, the Royals might miss the brilliance of Joffra Archer in the bowling department who is out due to injury.
5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
Rajasthan Royals have locked horns with Punjab 21 times in the IPL since 2008, holding a 12-9 win-loss advantage. RR wasn't part of the tournament in 2016 and 2017 due to a two-year betting ban. In IPL 2019, RR completed the league double over PBKS. They won the first encounter by four wickets. The second match saw RR win again by seven scalps.
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5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Jos Buttler(w), Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson(c), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Liam Livingstone, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Kartik Tyagi, Mustafizur Rahman, Andrew Tye, Jofra Archer, Mayank Markande, Anuj Rawat, Chetan Sakariya, Kuldip Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, David Miller, Manan Vohra, KC Cariappa, Mahipal Lomror, Akash Singh
5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
Punjab Kings Squad: KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Prabhsimran Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Deepak Hooda, Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Moises Henriques, Chris Jordan, Mandeep Singh, Dawid Malan, Jalaj Saxena, Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar
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5: 43 IST, April 12th 2021
RR: Jos Buttler (wk), Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Liam Livingstone, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Kartik Tyagi
PBKS: KL Rahul (c, wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi
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Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul (VC), Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Mandeep Singh, Ben Stokes (C), Chris Morris, Mohammed Shami, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson
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The pitch at Wankhede is always a wonderland for the batsmen and hell for the bowlers, which was evident once again in the second game of the season. Anything under 180 is a below-par total here. The teams will be greeted by Mumbai's humidity. Dew will be a factor for teams opting to bat second which makes the toss quite significant. In IPL hosted by India in the recent seasons, chasing teams have had advantages at the start of the season with fresh tracks and effect of dew later.
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Having assumed the leadership duties of Rajasthan Royals after Steve Smith's departure, Sanju Samson hopes to return the franchise its lost glory in his very first season as the captain. With the influx of some new blood and a heavy contract handed out to Chris Morris, Samson feels that the Royals had a 'fantastic' auction with hopes of going all the way this season. On his comparison with MS Dhoni, Sanju came up with an interesting answer.
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Kumar Sangakkara was seen laying some 'non-negotiable' ground rules during his first interaction with the players before they come to train for the IPL 2021.
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Ahead of the upcoming IPL 2021, Punjab skipper KL Rahul opened up on the changes in his franchise's name and jersey hoping that it could bestow some good luck on the team. Speaking about the performance of the team in the previous edition of IPL, KL Rahul opined that the team had faced ill-luck despite playing some really good games.
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Ahead of the highly-anticipated IPL 2021 season, Australian pacer Riley Meredith said that he was looking forward to watching and playing with the best in the world sharing how he was hopeful of gaining new experiences through his stint with the Punjab Kings this year.
Published April 12th, 2021 at 17:43 IST