Within the 18th match of IPL 2025, held on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 5, followers have been handled to an electrifying contest between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). After profitable the toss, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer elected to bowl first, probably anticipating early help underneath the night lights. However what unfolded was a batting masterclass from the Royals—led by Sanju Samson—adopted by a disciplined bowling effort that sealed a commanding 50-run victory.
Powerplay punch and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s onslaught towards PBKS
Rajasthan Royals began their innings with calculated aggression, notching up 53 runs within the powerplay with out dropping a wicket. The opening duo of Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal seemed in chic contact. Jaiswal, particularly, oozed confidence as he dismantled PBKS’ tempo assault with an array of highly effective strokes. He introduced up his half-century off 40 balls, showcasing his aptitude with 3 fours and 5 towering sixes.
Jaiswal’s innings of 67 off 45 deliveries was laced with magnificence and authority. Whether or not it was lofting Marco Jansen over long-off or pulling Lockie Ferguson into the stands, he appeared to be batting on a unique floor. His partnership of 89 with skipper Samson set the muse for a mammoth complete. Though Jaiswal fell to Ferguson within the 14th over, however injury had already been achieved.
Center order mayhem by Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel’s end
After the dismissals of Samson (38 off 26) and Nitish Rana (12 off 7), it was time for the Royals’ center order to take the reins. Riyan Parag performed a blinder, smashing 43* off simply 25 balls, peppered with 3 fours and three sixes. Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel added fast runs on the loss of life, pushing the Royals to a frightening 205/4 on the finish of their 20 overs.
Regardless of first rate spells from Arshdeep Singh (1/35) and Ferguson (2/37), the PBKS bowlers lacked the management to comprise RR’s late onslaught. Marcus Stoinis was the most costly, conceding 48 from his 4 overs with out a wicket.
PBKS’s faltering chase: Early collapse and lone warrior
Chasing a stiff goal of 206, PBKS by no means actually discovered their footing. Jofra Archer struck within the very first ball, sending again debutant Priyansh Arya for a golden duck. Archer continued his damaging spell, claiming the wickets of captain Iyer and later Arshdeep, ending with spectacular figures of three/25, which earned him the Participant of the Match award.
The highest order crumbled underneath stress, decreased to 43/4 inside the primary seven overs. Simply when the chase seemed utterly derailed, Nehal Wadhera stepped up with a spirited knock of 62 off 41. He batted with composure and aggression, hitting 4 boundaries and three sixes to maintain Punjab’s faint hopes alive.
Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell (30 off 21) stitched collectively a 50-run partnership, briefly reviving the innings. Nonetheless, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga ensured there was no miracle, chipping away on the center and decrease order with well timed breakthroughs.
Bowling brilliance seals the deal for RR
RR’s bowling unit was spot on with their traces and lengths. Sandeep Sharma was distinctive with the brand new ball and on the loss of life, choosing 2/21 in his quota. Theekshana (2/26) and Hasaranga (1/36) saved issues tight within the center overs, not permitting PBKS to construct any momentum. With wickets falling commonly and dot balls piling up, Punjab ultimately completed at 155/9—falling quick by a large 50 runs.
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Right here’s how fan’s reacted:
WELL PLAYED, YASHASVI JAISWAL..!!!
– 67 runs from 45 balls, important for the arrogance main into the backend of the match ⚡ pic.twitter.com/6JuVvPAlin
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 5, 2025
Bhabhi ‘ Maddie Hamilton ‘ is completely satisfied seeing jaiswal smashing bowlers……..mmm#yashasvi #jaiswal #rrvspk pic.twitter.com/2Ln2zM0UBK
— Shikhar Das (@Astro__Sunita) April 5, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal is again child 🔥🔥❤️#PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/bXp8KRiJOA
— Chai_Sutta (@Chai_SuttaGuy) April 5, 2025
Both low rating or check knock
Nothing in between for egocentric yashasvi jaiswal pic.twitter.com/G2B6aZsPlJ
— 𝘿𝙖𝙠𝙨𝙝 (@screwgauge77) April 5, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal
First 40 balls😭 After 40 balls 🥵 pic.twitter.com/pvaox5icTO
— Robert (@B3tt3rCallSa7L) April 5, 2025
A GENERATIONAL TALENT
GOING TO RULE THIS DECADE🔥|| REMEMBER THE NAME YASHASVI JAISWAL 🔫 pic.twitter.com/6XQixiLlLW— Anurag Singh (@enoughsamm) April 5, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 67 (45) Vs PBKS.
An excellent knock by Jaiswal. 👏 pic.twitter.com/UL0PvEMtsJ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2025
We All are Ready For The Comeback of Yashasvi
Jaiswal in IPL 2025 ❤️🩹✨#YashasviJaiswal #Jaiswal #IPL #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/9xAcUE5b2r— Crictale_Yash (@FeelTuner84754) April 3, 2025
Fraud?
They actually stated that?
Yashasvi Jaiswal simply dropped a 67 off 43 masterclass — 3 fours, 5 sixes 💥
Shut the noise.
The man by no means left — he was simply loading. 👑🔥
He’ll preserve hitting.💥🔥💗#SRHvsRR #YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/AcelaYvL6f— SG⁷⁷_YBJ⁶⁴ (@JYajashvi) April 5, 2025
A splendid win for the Royals 💪#PBKSvsRR #IPL2025
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/XIyXAKDVpW pic.twitter.com/dxWRlKwnaB— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 5, 2025
