In a gripping contest, Rajasthan Royals managed to post 151/9 in their 20 overs against a disciplined bowling attack. Despite a solid start, the Royals struggled to accelerate, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (29 off 24) and skipper Riyan Parag (25 off 15) provided brief resistance, while Dhruv Jurel’s 32 off 25 gave some late impetus. Jofra Archer’s fiery 16 off 7, including two sixes, added crucial runs towards the end.
The opposition bowlers kept things tight, with Varun Chakravarthy emerging as the pick of the lot, conceding just 17 runs in his four overs while dismissing Parag and Hasaranga. Spencer Johnson and Vaibhav Arora took two wickets each, while Harshit Rana proved expensive, leaking 36 runs.
The Royals' innings never really took off after losing key wickets at crucial junctures, with their highest partnership being just 34 runs. The fall of wickets at regular intervals prevented any sustained momentum.
With 151 on the board, Rajasthan Royals will now look to their bowlers to defend the total on what seems to be a competitive surface. The chase promises to be an exciting battle!
Source: Live Updates