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Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal Script Rajasthan Royals' Four-Wicket Win, Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive

Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit sublime fifties as Rajasthan Royals kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their final IPL league match here on Friday. Sent into bat, PBKS were reeling at 50 for four but Sam Curran (49 not out) and Jitesh Sharma (44 off 28 balls) revived the innings while M Shahrukh Khan (41 not out off) provided the late surge to power the side to 187 for 5. A target of 188 was never going to be easy and RR needed to complete the chase in 18.3 overs to momentarily get ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore's net runrate but they couldn't.

IPL 2023: Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After RR Knock PBKS Out Of Playoffs Race

Defending champions Gujarat Titans, having qualified for the playoffs already, continue to rule the charts at the top with 9 wins in 13 matches (18 points). They are followed by Chennai Super Kings (15 points) and Lucknow Super Giants (15 points). Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets but couldn't make significant gains in the points table. They climbed up to the 5th spot in the table, one place behind Royal Challengers Bangalore who are yet to play their last league game of the campaign.

"Not About Playing Fancy Shots": Virat Kohli's Interesting Take After IPL 2023 Ton

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli, after playing a match-winning knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, said that he wants to stay true to his techniques and not throw his wicket away, adding that India have got Test cricket coming up after the Indian Premier League. His statement was in regard to the upcoming World Test Champions final which will be played against Australia from June 7 to June 12 at the Oval Stadium in England. Earlier on Thursday, Kohli won the "Player of the Match" in the match for his century while chasing a target of 187.

"Should Be Given A Chance...": Sunil Gavaskar Bats For This IPL Star's India Selection

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels Rajasthan Royals opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is ready to represent India, especially in T20Is. Jaiswal is enjoying a breakthrough season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and scored his maiden century in the tournament earlier this month. The 21-year-old is currently the third-highest run-scorer in the season, only behind Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis (702) and Gujarat Titans' star opener Shubman Gill (576). Gavaskar suggested that Jaiswal is a technically sound batter and deserves a chance in the Indian team.

STATS | Klaas-act as Heinrich becomes fifth SA batter to score an IPL century

Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen smashed his maiden century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday.

"Virat Kohli Feels Like He Is Almost...": Ricky Ponting On His Chat With Batting Maestro

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes that star Indian batter Virat Kohli's wicket would be the most prized for Australia in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final as the former Indian skipper is 'back to his absolute best'. Ponting is set to head back home following Delhi Capitals' final game of IPL 2023 against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Still, he said he "can't wait" to get to London shortly after that in his capacity as a commentator for the WTC23 Final.

"Why You Surprised?": Virat Kohli's Reaction To RCB Bowling Coach's '103m Six' Remark Is Pure Gold. Watch

Virat Kohli on Thursday slammed a record-equalling sixth century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to power Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a win in their do-or-die game against SunRisere Hyderabad. Kohli, who last scored a century in IPL in 2019, slammed 100 off just 63 balls, smashing 12 fours and four sixes, as RCB chased down 187 with four balls and eight wickets to spare. Needing a win to stay alive in the playoffs race, Kohli and Faf du Plessis (71 off 47) added 172 runs for the biggest opening partnership in IPL 2023.

"Maybe There Was Spat Or Misbehaviour": Virender Sehwag On Umran Malik's Absence From RCB Match

One of the most promising pacers in Indian cricket, Umran Malik was expected to take his career to a new level in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 but his performances have been far from satisfactory. As Sunrisers Hyderabad took on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the match on Thursday, skipper Aiden Markram didn't even know why Umran was not a part of the playing XI. When former India cricketer Virender Sehwag was asked about Umran's absence and Makram's unawareness, the retired cricketer gave a concerning response.

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Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal Script Rajasthan Royals' Four-Wicket Win, Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive

IPL 2023: Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After RR Knock PBKS Out Of Playoffs Race

"Not About Playing Fancy Shots": Virat Kohli's Interesting Take After IPL 2023 Ton

"Should Be Given A Chance...": Sunil Gavaskar Bats For This IPL Star's India Selection

STATS | Klaas-act as Heinrich becomes fifth SA batter to score an IPL century

"Virat Kohli Feels Like He Is Almost...": Ricky Ponting On His Chat With Batting Maestro

"Why You Surprised?": Virat Kohli's Reaction To RCB Bowling Coach's '103m Six' Remark Is Pure Gold. Watch

"Maybe There Was Spat Or Misbehaviour": Virender Sehwag On Umran Malik's Absence From RCB Match