PBKS vs RR Match 18 Results

6:15 PM IST Well then, this brings us to the close of this entertaining double-header Saturday. Earlier in the day, Delhi Capitals registered a thumping win over the Chennai Super Kings at CSK’s own backyard, defeating them by 25 runs, and later in the evening, RR ran over PBKS, with a commanding 50-run win. This is a wrap from this game, then. But matches come thick and fast in the IPL, as up next, we have got another thriller contest lined up for you all. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium of Hyderabad will light up once again as the Sunrisers Hyderabad host the Gujarat Titans. Both teams are coming off contrasting results with SRH placed at the rock bottom, and GT in the top half. That game will be played on 6th April, Sunday, and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Till then, cheers, and take care!

6:14 PM IST Bowlers are having their say, finally! The tide seems to have turned in recent matches with four consecutive successful defenses by teams batting first. Rajasthan Royals have completely outplayed Punjab Kings as they bounce up to the seventh position, while Punjab Kings slip down to the fourth, suffering a huge dip in their net run rate.

6:13 PM IST Jofra Archer of the Rajasthan Royals wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH award for his spectacular showing with the ball. He snagged a match-winning three-for and conceded only 25 runs off his 4 overs. He reflects that things didn’t go well for him at the beginning of the tournament, but expresses his happiness to contribute to the team’s win. Adds that when you have days like this, you need to cash in nicely. Opines that you can get lucky in some circumstances, and in some, the batter can get ahead of you. Says everyone in the squad is training hard. Adds every day is not the same, but on good days, you have to enjoy and express yourself to the fullest.

6:11 PM IST The Rajasthan Royals' captain, Sanju Samson, says that after the way they started in the Powerplay, he felt they might end up falling short of a competitive total, but the middle order stepped up and came through when it mattered the most. Adds that the team managed the game well overall and played with good awareness. Samson also praises the bowling duo of Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma, calling them a deadly combination. He adds that he's happy with the way both are performing and trusts them more in pressure situations. He says the team enjoys watching Archer bowl with pace, while Sandeep is one of the best in the business when it comes to execution. States that it took them some time to figure out the right entry points for individuals. Tells that injuries play a significant role in the IPL and emphasises the importance of taking care of players’ bodies.

6:02 PM IST Time for the Presentation ceremony...

6:01 PM IST Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals is up for a chat now. He says the plan was to get a few runs in the Powerplay. He says they knew the ball would stick in the wicket and they practiced accordingly. He says his plan was to also take time at the crease and then tee off. Admits it wasn’t the best of effort from him, but still he is happy. He appreciates that Sanju Samson has been their leader for a lot of years, even when he wasn’t officially the captain. Adds that Sanju always analyzes the situations well, and comes up with solutions. He says today the plan was to keep the left-right combination going, and hence, he came in early to bat.