Producer: Peuli Bakshi
Punjab Kings were close to securing their third win in IPL 2024, but Shimron Hetmyer's explosive batting turned the table.
Despite needing 10 runs off the last six balls, Hetmyer's two sixes off Arshdeep Singh led RR to a thrilling 3-wicket win on Saturday.
Rajasthan Royals struggled to chase down the target of 148 in Chandigarh, but managed to achieve it with one ball to spare.
RR's decision to promote Tanush Kotian did not yield results as he scored just 24 off 31, registering the third-lowest strike-rate for RR in IPL history.
Skipper Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal's partnership seemed promising, but Kasgiso Rabada dismissed Jaiswal for 39, disrupting their momentum.
RR lost wickets at regular intervals, but Hetmyer's aggressive batting in the final over secured victory for his team.
Avesh Khan and Keshav Maharaj's effective bowling restricted PBKS to 147/8, despite brief cameos from Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone.
Livingstone and Ashutosh helped PBKS add 61 runs in the last five overs, but it was not enough to secure a competitive total.
RR's nail-biting victory earned them 10 points, making them the first team to achieve this milestone in the season.