IPL 2025: Jaiswal's fifty, Parag's quickfire cameo storm RR to 205/4 in their 20 overs against PBKS

ANI April 6, 2025 201 views

The Rajasthan Royals delivered a spectacular batting performance against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 match. Yashasvi Jaiswal's explosive fifty set the foundation for a massive total of 205/4. Sanju Samson provided solid support with a quick-fire 38 runs before Riyan Parag's unbeaten cameo powered the team's scoring in the death overs. The match showcased the Royals' depth and batting firepower, sending a strong message to their competitors.

"An outstanding batting performance that sets the tone for our campaign" - Sanju Samson (RR Captain)
Chandigarh, April 5: Left-hand batter Yashavi Jaiswal's exceptional fifty and right-hand batter Riyan Parag's unbeaten cameo powered the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a mammoth total of 205/4 in their 20 overs against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) team at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Saturday.

Key Points

1

Jaiswal smashes 67 off 45 balls with eight boundaries

2

Samson contributes crucial 38 runs in opening partnership

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Parag finishes strong with unbeaten 43

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RR reaches massive 205/4 total

The PBKS skipper won the toss and opted to bowl first in this encounter. Skipper Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal came out in the middle to open the innings for the visitors.

The RR touched the 50-runs mark on the second ball of the sixth over as Samson slammed a boundary on the bowling of off-spinner Glenn Maxwell.

Samson and Jaiswal put on a fiery 89-run stand. But a fine catch from Iyer removes Samson for 38 in 26 balls, with six fours. Lockie Ferguson got the breakthrough. After the end of 10.2 overs, RR were 89/1.

Following Samson's dismissal, right-hand batter Riyan Parag came out to bat in the middle to bat along with Jaiswal. The Sanju Samson-led side crossed 100 runs in the 12th over. In the same over, Jaiswal completed his first half-century in the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

The second wicket of the innings fell in the 14th over as Jaiswal was sent back to the pavilion after scoring 67 runs off 45 balls, which came with the help of three fours and five sixes.

After Jaiswal's wicket, left-hand batter Nitish Rana came out to bat in the middle along with Parag, but he was sent back to the dressing room after scoring just 12 runs in the 15th over on the bowling of left-arm seamer Marco Jansen when the team score was 138 runs.

Left-hand batter Shimron Hetmyer came out to the crease next to bat, along with Parag in the middle.

The batting side completed the 150-run mark on the penultimate ball of the 16th over as Parag smashed a boundary on the bowling of left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.

Hetmyer was the fourth one to fall in Rajasthan's innings. The southpaw was removed in the 19th over. He was dismissed on the bowling of Arshdeep when the side was at 185.

The Rajasthan-based franchise finished the first innings at 205 runs with the loss of four wickets after the completion of 20 overs, with Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel unbeaten on the crease.

For the Punjab side, two wickets were snapped by Lockie Ferguson (2/37 in 4 overs) and one wicket each was grabbed by Arshdeep Singh (1/35 in 4 overs) and Maco Jansen (1/45 in 4 overs) in their respective spells.

Brief Score: Rajasthan Royals 205/4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 67, Riyan Parag 43*; Lockie Ferguson 2/37) vs Punjab Kings.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What an innings by Jaiswal! 🔥 He's proving to be RR's most consistent batter this season. That partnership with Samson set the perfect platform for Parag to go berserk at the end. 205 is a huge total!
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Priya M.
While RR batted well, PBKS bowling looked toothless except for Ferguson. Giving away 45 runs in 4 overs is criminal in T20 cricket - Jansen needs to step up his game.
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Amit S.
Riyan Parag finally showing his potential! That unbeaten 43 was pure class. His strike rate of 195 was exactly what RR needed in the death overs. Hope he keeps this form going 💪
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Shreya P.
Jaiswal's 67 was a masterclass in pacing an innings. Started cautiously against the new ball and then exploded in the middle overs. Those 5 sixes were absolutely gorgeous to watch! 😍
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Vikram J.
Interesting decision by PBKS to bowl first after winning toss. The dew factor might help them chase, but 205 is always tough to get. Should be an exciting second innings!
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Neha R.
RR's batting depth is insane this year! Even after losing 4 wickets, they had Parag and Jurel to finish strong. Other teams should be worried facing this lineup 👀

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