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PBKS vs RR 2022 Match 52 Highlights
Today’s PBKS vs RR match was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. A high scoring was expected looking at the pitch and both the team’s hard-hitting batsmen. It also resulted in a high-scoring match. After winning the toss, the Punjab Kings decided to bat first and put a score of 189 for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs.
It was a must-win game for both the teams to remain comfortable in the race for playoffs qualification.
Results: Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets.
Man of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
Ist Innings
PBKS Score- 189/5 (20)
The top two Punjab Kings’ scorers-
- Jonny Bairstow – 56 runs off 40 balls
- Jitesh Sharma – 38* runs off 18 balls
2nd Innings
RR Score- 190/4 (19.4)
Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a good start. After missing 7 games Yashasvi Jaiswal was brought again into the playing XI and he didn’t disappoint. After the wicket of orange cap holder Jos Buttler, the PBKS tried to hold the game but some quick innings from Sanju Samson, and at the end, Shimron Hetmyer helped to cross the finish line of 189.
The top two batsmen of Rajasthan Royals-
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 68 runs off 41 balls
- Shimron Hetmyer – 31* runs off 16 balls
PBKS vs RR 2022 Post Match Presentation
Let’s now talk about the PBKS vs RR 2022 Post Match Presentation that is the awards distribution. There are different awards given to different players based on their performance of the players in the match. Each award is worth rupees 1 lakh along with a trophy.
Player of the Match
Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals for his brilliant inning of 68 runs off 41 balls.
Power Punch Striker of the Match
Jitesh Sharma of Punjab Kings. He scored an unbeaten 38 runs off 18 balls at a strike rate of 211.11 which included 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Shimron Hetmyer could also have got the award but in the end, he left consuming two dot balls, and his strike rate came down from 230 to 193.75.
Dream 11 Game Changer of the Match
Yuzvendra Chahal got 101 fantasy points and was awarded the Dream 11 game changer
Unacademy Let’s Crack it Sixes
Liam Livingstone of Punjab Kings hit 2 sixes. There were many others too who hit 2 sixes but one of his sixes was the longest (92 meters).
UpStox Most Valuable Asset of the Match
Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals for maximum UpStox points.
Cred Power Player of the Match
Jos Buttler of Rajasthan Royals for some quick runs in the powerplay.
Swiggy Instamart Fastest Delivery of the Match
Kuldeep Sen of Rajasthan Royals was awarded the Swiggy Instamart Fastest Delivery of the Match award. He bowled a delivery of 148.5 km/h.
Rupay on the Go 4s of the Match
Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals for hitting maximum fours. He hit 9 fours in his innings of 68 runs off 41 balls.
Points Table
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Points Table 2022
If we look at the points table, Rajasthan Royals made sure that they are one of the favorites of the playoffs. For Punjab, things get a bit complicated as they stand 7th at the points table with 10 points in 11 matches.
The top 4 teams in the points table after RR vs PBKS Match 52-
- Gujarat Titans – 16 points in 11 matches
- Lucknow Super Giants – 14 points in 10 matches
- Rajasthan Royals – 14 points in 11 matches
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – 12 points in 11 matches
Playing XI PBKS vs RR 2022
Here is the playing XI of Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. There were not many changes except for Rajasthan Karun Nair was replaced by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Here is the playing XI of Punjab Kings for the match against Rajasthan Royals.
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal replaced Karun Nair and came into the playing XI after missing 7 matches.