Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, Cricket fans were treated to an electrifying encounter as two of the most dynamic teams in the IPL, Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, took center stage. This high-octane clash brought together power-hitters, skilled bowlers, and nail-biting moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. From explosive boundaries to game-changing wickets, this match had it all — and the scorecard reflects every thrilling moment in detail.
Whether you’re looking to catch up on who top-scored, which bowler made the biggest impact, or simply relive the drama, the Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard is your go-to guide. Dive into the full stats, player performances, and turning points that decided the fate of this epic battle. This match was more than just numbers — it was pure cricketing entertainment at its best!
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 59th Match IPL 2025, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 18th May, 2025
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | May 18, 2025 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 209/7 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 219/5 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 10 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Player of the Match | Harpreet Brar (3 wickets for 22 runs) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard– All Matches
| Season | Match No. | Date | Venue | Versus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | May 18 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | PBKS won by 10 runs |
| 2025 | 18 | April 5 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Int’l Stadium, Mullanpur | RR | RR won by 50 runs |
| 2024 | 27 | April 12 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | RR | PBKS won by 5 wickets |
| 2023 | 8 | April 5 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | RR | PBKS won by 5 runs |
| 2022 | 52 | May 7 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | RR | RR won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | 32 | April 26 | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | RR | RR won by 6 wickets |
| 2021 | 32 | September 21 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | RR | RR won by 2 runs |
| 2021 | 4 | April 12 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | RR | PBKS won by 4 runs |
| 2020 | 50 | October 30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | RR | RR won by 7 wickets |
| 2020 | 9 | September 27 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | RR | RR won by 4 wickets |
| 2019 | 32 | April 16 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | RR | PBKS won by 12 runs |
| 2019 | 4 | March 25 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | PBKS won by 14 runs |
| 2018 | 38 | May 6 | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | RR | PBKS won by 6 wickets |
| 2018 | 32 | May 8 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | RR won by 15 runs |
| 2015 | 3 | April 10 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | RR | RR won by 26 runs |
| 2015 | 18 | April 21 | Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad | RR | RR won by 5 wickets |
| 2014 | 7 | April 20 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | RR | RR won by 7 wickets |
| 2014 | 29 | May 23 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | RR | PBKS won by 16 runs |
| 2013 | 55 | May 9 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | RR | RR won by 8 wickets |
| 2013 | 23 | April 14 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | RR won by 6 wickets |
| 2012 | 60 | May 5 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | RR | RR won by 43 runs |
| 2012 | 18 | April 6 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | RR won by 31 runs |
| 2011 | 55 | May 21 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | RR | RR won by 9 wickets |
| 2011 | 9 | April 7 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | RR won by 31 runs |
| 2010 | 30 | March 24 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | RR | RR won by 9 wickets |
| 2010 | 9 | March 24 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | RR won by 31 runs |
| 2009 | 30 | May 5 | Kingsmead, Durban | RR | RR won by 78 runs |
| 2009 | 8 | April 5 | Newlands, Cape Town | RR | RR won by 31 runs |
| 2008 | 56 | May 28 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | RR | RR won by 9 wickets |
| 2008 | 9 | April 21 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RR | RR won by 6 wickets |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 18th Match IPL 2025, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mullanpur, 5th April, 2025
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Date | April 5, 2025 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 205/4 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 155/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 50 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Player of the Match | Jofra Archer |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 27th Match IPL 2024, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, 12th April, 2024
| Tournament | IPL 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date | April 12, 2024 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 152/7 (19.5 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 147/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 3 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Player of the Match | Shimron Hetmyer (not confirmed, assumed top performer) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 8th Match IPL 2023, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, 5th April, 2023
| Tournament | IPL 2023 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date | April 5, 2023 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 192/7 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 197/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 5 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2023 |
| Player of the Match | Nathan Ellis (4/30) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 52nd Match IPL 2022, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7th May, 2022
| Tournament | IPL 2022 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | May 7, 2022 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 190/4 (19.4 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 189/5 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Player of the Match | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 32nd Match IPL 2022, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, 26th April, 2022
| Tournament | IPL 2022 |
|---|---|
| Venue | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Date | April 26, 2022 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 185/4 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 183/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 2 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Player of the Match | Obed McCoy / Kartik Tyagi (assumed, match-turning final over) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 32nd Match IPL 2021, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, 21st September, 2021
| Tournament | IPL 2021 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
| Date | September 21, 2021 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 185 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 183/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 2 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2021 |
| Player of the Match | Kartik Tyagi |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 4th Match IPL 2021, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 12th April, 2021
| Tournament | IPL 2021 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | April 12, 2021 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 217/7 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 221/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 4 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2021 |
| Player of the Match | Sanju Samson (119 off 63, despite being on losing side) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 50th Match IPL 2020, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, 30th October, 2020
| Tournament | IPL 2020 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date | October 30, 2020 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 186/3 (17.3 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 185/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2020 |
| Player of the Match | Ben Stokes (50 off 26 & 2 wickets) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 9th Match IPL 2020, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, 27th September, 2020
| Tournament | IPL 2020 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Date | September 27, 2020 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 226/6 (19.3 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 223/2 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2020 |
| Player of the Match | Sanju Samson |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 32nd Match IPL 2019, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 16th April, 2019
| Tournament | IPL 2019 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | April 16, 2019 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 170/7 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 182/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 12 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2019 |
| Player of the Match | KL Rahul (52 runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 4th Match IPL 2019, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 25th March, 2019
| Tournament | IPL 2019 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | March 25, 2019 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 170/9 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 184/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 14 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2019 |
| Player of the Match | Chris Gayle (79 runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 38th Match IPL 2018, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, 6th May, 2018
| Tournament | IPL 2018 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Date | May 6, 2018 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 152/9 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 155/4 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2018 |
| Player of the Match | Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3/27) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 32nd Match IPL 2018, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 8th May, 2018
| Tournament | IPL 2018 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 158/8 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 143/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 15 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2018 |
| Player of the Match | Jos Buttler (82 runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 3rd Match IPL 2015, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 10th April, 2015
| Tournament | IPL 2015 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Date | April 10, 2015 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 162/7 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 136/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 26 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2015 |
| Player of the Match | James Faulkner (46 runs & 3 wickets) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 18th Match IPL 2015, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, 21st April, 2015
| Tournament | IPL 2015 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date | April 21, 2015 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 191/6 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 191/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | Match tied (Punjab Kings won the one-over eliminator) |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2015 |
| Player of the Match | Shaun Marsh (65 runs) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 7th Match IPL 2014, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, 20th April, 2014
| Tournament | IPL 2014 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Date | April 20, 2014 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 191/5 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 193/3 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2014 |
| Player of the Match | Glenn Maxwell (89 runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 29th Match IPL 2014, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 23rd May, 2014
| Tournament | IPL 2014 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | May 23, 2014 |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 191/5 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 195/4 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2014 |
| Player of the Match | Glenn Maxwell (89 runs) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 55th Match IPL 2013, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 9th May, 2013
| Tournament | IPL 2013 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | May 9, 2013 |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 145/6 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 146/2 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2013 |
| Player of the Match | Shane Watson (70* runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 23rd Match IPL 2013, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 14th April, 2013
| Tournament | IPL 2013 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | April 14, 2013 |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 124/7 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 126/2 (19.2 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2013 |
| Player of the Match | Ajinkya Rahane (34* runs, great fielding) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 60th Match IPL 2012, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 5th May, 2012
| Tournament | IPL 2012 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | May 5, 2012 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 177/6 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 134/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 43 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2012 |
| Player of the Match | Shane Watson (36 runs & 2 wickets) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 18th Match IPL 2012, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 6th April, 2012
| Tournament | IPL 2012 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | April 6, 2012 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 125/7 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 126/2 (17 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2012 |
| Player of the Match | Kevon Cooper (2 wickets & 11 runs) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 55th Match IPL 2011, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 21st May, 2011
| Tournament | IPL 2011 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | May 21, 2011 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 195/7 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 147/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 48 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2011 |
| Player of the Match | Shaun Marsh (79 runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 9th Match IPL 2011, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 7th April, 2011
| Tournament | IPL 2011 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | April 7, 2011 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 112/8 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 113/1 (13.1 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2011 |
| Player of the Match | Johan Botha (2 wickets & 39* runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 30th Match IPL 2010, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 24th March, 2010
| Tournament | IPL 2010 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | March 24, 2010 |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 183/5 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 184/3 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2010 |
| Player of the Match | Michael Lumb (83 runs) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 9th Match IPL 2010, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 24th March, 2010
| Tournament | IPL 2010 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | March 24, 2010 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 124/7 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 125/2 (17.5 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2010 |
| Player of the Match | Naman Ojha (68* runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 30th Match IPL 2009, Kingsmead, Durban, 5th May, 2009
| Tournament | IPL 2009 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Date | May 5, 2009 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 211/4 (20 overs) |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 133/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 78 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2009 |
| Player of the Match | Graeme Smith (77 runs) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 8th Match IPL 2009, Newlands, Cape Town, 5th April, 2009
| Tournament | IPL 2009 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Date | April 5, 2009 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 166/8 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 112/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 54 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2009 |
| Player of the Match | Yusuf Pathan (2 wickets & 33 runs) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, 56th Match IPL 2008, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 28th May, 2008
| Tournament | IPL 2008 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | May 28, 2008 |
| Toss | Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 221/3 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 180/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 41 runs |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2008 |
| Player of the Match | Shaun Marsh (115 runs) |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard, 9th Match IPL 2008, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 21st April, 2008
| Tournament | IPL 2008 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | April 21, 2008 |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat |
| PBKS run/wicket (overs) | 166/8 (20 overs) |
| RR run/wicket (overs) | 167/4 (18.1 overs) |
| Result | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2008 |
| Player of the Match | Shane Watson (76* runs) |
From 2008 to 2012, the rivalry between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) delivered several entertaining matches, with both teams enjoying their fair share of victories. Rajasthan Royals showcased consistent dominance, particularly with their strong chases and disciplined bowling performances. Notably, RR won 7 out of the 10 matches played between these two sides in this period.
Standout performers like Shane Watson, Shaun Marsh, Graeme Smith, and Johan Botha frequently influenced the outcomes with match-winning efforts. While RR’s strength often lay in their balanced squad and strategic gameplay, Punjab’s explosive batting, especially from Marsh, gave them memorable wins, including their commanding 221-run innings in 2008.
This early rivalry helped shape the identities of both franchises in the IPL, laying the foundation for the fierce and unpredictable contests that continued in the years that followed. 🏏🔥
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